The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued an orange warning for heavy snowfall along the Norrland coast in Västerbotten. The snow will move in on Thursday and could bring up to 40 centimeters in the northern parts of the county. The warning is in effect from 2 p.m. on Thursday until 11 p.m. on Friday evening.
Motorists are urged not to drive unless absolutely necessary. There is a risk of poor visibility, slippery roads, and blowing snow. The snowfall is also expected to cause cancellations in public transportation. Essential public services such as snow removal and emergency response may have difficulty getting around, and the power supply may be affected in areas with overhead power lines.
Skellefteå Kraft has put the coastal area on high alert because the risk of power grid disruptions is increasing. According to SVTAccording to the network's meteorologist, Nils Holmqvist, the heaviest snowfall is expected along the coast on Thursday and Friday.
