Storm and snowstorm – weather warnings in large parts of Norrland

From Christmas morning (Wednesday) very strong winds are expected on Calffällen. The winds are expected to reach from 19 to 24 m/s, but locally it can flare up into a storm with heavy snow flurries measuring 27 m/s.

According to SMHI, you should not go out on the mountain unnecessarily, rescue operations can be risky and take a long time.

Visibility can be severely limited with great difficulty in orientation and movement. The risk of frostbite is high and it can be difficult to travel and anchor the tent.

The preliminary forecast is set from 9 in the morning until 7 in the evening.

Ice in large parts of Norrland

At the same time as an orange warning has been issued on Kalfjäll, a yellow warning has been set for ice in northern Jämtland, northern Västernorrland, eastern Västerbotten and southeastern Norrbotten.

The forecast is set from midnight until 10 o’clock on Christmas Day and difficult road conditions are expected in connection with the passing of rain or freezing rain.

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