Sweden experienced record low temperatures and heavy snowfall in January 2026, with Pajala seeing its coldest stretch since 1940 and Uppsala its wettest January in 300 years, while storm Anna battered the south.
SMHI and Trafikverket have issued multiple severe weather warnings due to heavy snowfall and icy roads across Sweden, leading to traffic disruptions and safety advisories.
SMHI has issued yellow warnings for significant snowfall and icy conditions impacting large parts of Sweden, including Stockholm and Örebro, with risks of travel disruptions.
Storms Johannes and Anna have caused extended power outages affecting hundreds of households in Sweden, with serious challenges for residents and ongoing restoration efforts.
The Åmot cooperative store Lanthandeln lost 73,000 kronor worth of food due to extended power outages from winter storms Johannes and Anna, causing significant economic strain amid ongoing electricity disruptions in southern Norrland.
Storm Anna has brought historic snowfall warnings to Sweden, causing widespread power outages, transport cancellations, and severe disruptions in Gävleborg and neighboring regions.
Storm Johannes damage is covered by home insurance in Sweden, but removal costs and smaller structures often are not insured, warns expert Peter Stark, as Storm Anna nears.
2025 ranks as one of the warmest years in history, with northern Europe and Sweden experiencing record-breaking temperatures and a notably warm autumn.
Sweden faces severe snowstorm with up to half a meter of snow and strong winds during New Year’s weekend, raising safety concerns and travel warnings.
Severe weather forecasts of rising temperatures and heavy rain threaten snow conditions and competition at the 2025 Tour de Ski, causing concern among Swedish athletes and organizers.
The 2025 WWA report links climate change to intensified extreme weather events globally and in Sweden, highlighting severe humanitarian impacts and the urgent need for fossil fuel reduction.
Storm Johannes has caused widespread power outages across Sweden, with thousands still without electricity and restoration efforts hampered by fallen trees and infrastructure damage.
Storm Johannes has caused significant power outages, safety concerns, and community responses in Sweden, while experts warn of increased future storm risks due to climate change.
Storm Johannes leaves two dead, thousands without power, and major disruptions to transportation and emergency services in Sweden as cleanup and recovery efforts continue.
Storm Johannes triggers orange and yellow weather warnings across multiple Swedish regions, with strong winds, snowfall, icy conditions, and travel hazards expected on December 27.
Västerås experiences a significant drop in snow days, impacting residents, businesses, and ski resorts amid climate change.
SMHI data shows Swedish winters are now half as long with drastically reduced snow cover, especially in southern cities, confirming climate-driven milder winters.
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute reports that Sweden has not had a nationwide white Christmas in 15 years, with snow increasingly absent from southern regions, reflecting changing climate patterns.
SMHI warns of storm-strength winds, heavy rain, and travel disruptions in northern Sweden's mountains over Christmas 2025, while milder temperatures paradoxically warm northern Norrland.
A surge in extreme weather in Sweden has led to mass homeowner property damage and a tripling of related insurance claims over five years, highlighting rising climate concerns.
Climate change in Sweden is escalating health risks from extreme weather and infectious diseases, highlighting an urgent need for adaptive healthcare policies.
Sweden faces strong winds and heavy rains as SMHI expands warnings ahead of Storm Amy's weekend arrival, disrupting transport and public safety.
Sweden prepares for severe weather from storms Amy and Humberto this weekend.
Swedish Poison Information Centre reports a surge in mushroom poisoning calls due to favorable weather conditions.
Örnsköldsvik prepares for more flooding as climate change impacts escalate.
New research links corporate emissions to rising heatwaves, highlighting implications for Sweden's climate.
Urgent climate adaptation needs arise as Sweden faces escalating extreme weather events.
Researchers are examining connections between recent extreme weather in Sweden and climate change.
SMHI is reviewing its weather warning protocols after severe weather led to significant destruction in Västernorrland.
Analyses reveal the significant economic impacts of extreme weather on Europe, affecting businesses and consumers alike.