SMHI warns of sudden ice slippage in Skåne and in several places in southern and western Götaland. The warning comes into effect from 06.00 on Christmas Eve morning.
Weather warnings are also issued for snowfall and strong winds after Donald Duck.
– It is slippery throughout southern Sweden but at different times, says TV4’s meteorologist Leon Lee.
Christmas weather is not over. Early tomorrow morning, precipitation is expected to move in over Götaland and contribute to icy conditions in several places.
– It’s wet precipitation moving in from the southwest that causes ice to slip in almost all of Götaland, early on the morning of Christmas Eve, says TV4’s meteorologist Leon Lee.
SMHI’s warning for sudden ice slippage starts to apply at different times in Götaland, but the earliest is 06.00 on the morning of Christmas Eve.
Weather warnings have also been issued for strong winds and heavy snowfall, including patches of rain, which could disrupt traffic. This applies to northwestern Götaland and large parts of Svealand starting from 4pm on Christmas Eve.
Risk of slippery snow
During Saturday, SMHI warns of strong wind and snow flurries affecting northern Uppland and Gotland and the coast of Norrland.
– There may be poor visibility on the roads due to the wind and the abundant snow over northern Götaland and large parts of Svealand.
The Swedish Transport Administration warns of loose snow and mud along the Norrland coast. They also warn of patches of packed snow and loose snow in large parts of central and southern Sweden. As well as for snowdrifts and strong winds on roads on Gotland.
– If you are going to drive early on the south west coast and the south coast, you should do it carefully. Be out in good time, take it easy and be prepared for treacherous slippage, says Leon Lee.
Train and boat traffic is flowing
From the afternoon of Christmas Eve and throughout the night, SMHI warns of wind in combination with snowfall on Kalfjället in Södra Jämtlandsfjällen. It becomes more difficult to orient oneself on the mountain and there is a risk of frostbite. Unaccustomed visitors are advised not to venture out.
However, the trains run as planned, according to SJ.
The shipping companies Tallink Stena Line, Viking Line, Eckerölinjen and Polferries operate as usual according to information from their websites. This despite the fact that SMHI warns of strong winds in the central and southern Baltic Sea.