The Local Sweden

Four people die after falling through the ice in Sweden

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:54:59 +0100

Unseasonably mild February weather has led to weak ice in many parts of Sweden, with four people dying after going through the ice on a lake in the south.

Ice-swimming in Sweden: Is this the world's most extreme competition?

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 12:43:25 +0100

Recreational, competitive or for health reasons, Scandinavians aren't short on excuses for jumping into the cold winter waters of the north. In Skellefteå they even celebrate it with a yearly festival.

Be wary of perilous Easter ice, Sweden warned

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 14:54:50 +0200

The beginning of spring means an increased risk of falling through surface ice on lakes and watercourses that are thawing.

Dramatic decline in sea ice is stopping Baltic seals breeding: report

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 17:11:41 +0100

A dramatic reduction in the amount of annual ice cover in the Baltic Sea is making it harder for seals to breed, a new study by the Finnish Environment Institute has found.

Mother and son die after falling through the ice in Sweden

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 08:45:18 +0100

A woman and her teenage son, who had reportedly recently moved to Sweden from abroad, drowned after going through the ice in central Sweden.

Swedish motorists warned of icy roads as cold snap bites

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 12:11:10 +0100

Swedish emergency services are warning motorists to take extra special care over the weekend, as a cold snap brought black ice to roads across the country, causing a string of accidents.

Record cold March in parts of Sweden: SMHI

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:02:09 +0200

No, it didn’t just feel that way. This month saw the coldest temperature ever recorded in March -- in Särna, Dalarna, at any rate.

Weather warnings across most of Sweden with traffic problems predicted

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 08:44:49 +0100

Warnings for severe weather are in place across most of Sweden as snow, ice and strong winds are predicted to cause problems for morning traffic.

Onset of snow causes string of road accidents in southern Sweden

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 08:53:46 +0100

Sweden's national weather agency has warned that heavy snowfall is coming to the southern parts of the country, and police want drivers to be cautious after a night of accidents on the ice and tricky surfaces.

Three dead after falling through ice in southern Sweden

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 08:35:02 +0100

Three people have died after falling through the ice on a lake in southern Sweden.

One dead and several injured in Swedish pile-up

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 08:28:28 +0100

One person died and several more were left injured following a multi-vehicle accident on a highway in Sweden.

Freezing rain, ice and snow due to hit Sweden

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:08:27 +0100

Much of Sweden has experienced relatively tame weather by Nordic winter standards in recent days, but that’s all about to change as the country’s national forecaster warns that ice, snow and even ‘freezing rain’ could be on the horizon.

Beware ice, Swedes warned after string of accidents

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 09:43:14 +0100

Swedes have been warned to be on their guards as stretches of the country’s southern roads turned into ice rinks due to the chilly temperatures, causing a string of car accidents.

Winter? This isn't winter, Sweden says

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 18:47:10 +0100

Don’t let the car accidents, train delays and slippery pavements caused by heavy snowfall fool you: it isn’t officially winter yet in Sweden, according to the country’s standards.

Prepare to be hit by 'snow cannons', Sweden warned

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 17:31:49 +0100

Sweden's national weather agency SMHI has warned the country to prepare for 'snow cannons' which will start firing on the east coast from today, with up to 20cm of snow expected to fall on Baltic island Gotland during the first half of this week, and showers also due to hit capital Stockholm.

First winter snowstorms cause traffic chaos in Sweden

Sun, 06 Nov 2016 11:45:31 +0100

The first major snowfall of winter caused traffic chaos in Sweden on Sunday, with a string of car accidents, a snowplough on fire, roads blocked by trees, and train services suspended.

Coldest winter in years predicted for Sweden

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 13:26:40 +0200

Sweden could be set for its coldest winter in years with snow aplenty and temperatures low, according to a new long-term forecast from the Danish Meteorology Institute (DMI).

Traffic woes as Sweden's snowy weather returns

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:33:00 +0100

Just when you thought it was starting to get warmer, the snow again began to fall in southern Sweden, with temperatures set to drop even further in most of the country.

Sacked Chelsea boss says he could 'not survive' in Sweden

Mon, 08 Feb 2016 14:24:56 +0100

He is known for being one of the toughest managers in the world of football. But in the end it was the Swedish winter that broke former Chelsea coach José Mourinho.

Five winter sports events for daredevils and first-timers

Thu, 28 Jan 2016 07:00:08 +0100

As the snow turns to slush, January might make you want to hibernate, but this is the perfect time to embrace Sweden's wintery sports. Our list includes options for all abilities, tastes and risk levels.