The warnings about heavy snowfall during the New Year’s Eve and night apply to eastern Svealand, southern Gävleborg county, large parts of Svealand and northern Götaland.
“A heavy snowfall is moving east during New Year’s Eve and is expected to cause major traffic problems,” SMHI writes on its website.
It may fall 5–10 centimeters of snow and locally up to 15 centimeters.
Among other things, it can be difficult to get around in traffic due to snow on the roads, traffic accidents or stationary vehicles.
Travel times may be longer due to slippage, poor visibility and snow.
During Monday, a yellow warning for wind is issued in parts of northern Norrland as well as the Lapland mountains and the northernmost Jämtlandsfjällen.
SMHI warns of very strong winds in combination with occasional heavy snowfall as well as strong gusts of wind and local storms.
There is a risk that roads may be blocked by fallen trees or branches.
“Cancel the mountain tour if you are not properly used to mountains. It is difficult to orientate yourself due to reduced visibility.”