Meter-high snowdrifts and hundreds of trapped cars. Winter attack in Sweden
The Swedish Meteorological Institute warns of a meter of snow on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia.
Quick Look
- Heavy snowfall and strong winds paralyze traffic on the E4 highway in Sweden.
- Rescuers are struggling to clear trucks blocking a key route between Örnsköldsvik and Skellefteå.
- Meteorological warnings are in force along the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia.
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Why It Matters
The Swedish Meteorological Institute (SMHI) has issued weather warnings for the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia due to forecast heavy snowfall.
The biggest challenge for rescuers is to remove trucks that have blocked the road on a key route connecting the south and north of the country.
The Swedish Meteorological Institute (SMHI) warns that up to a meter of snow may fall in the coastal strip between Örnsköldsvik and Skellefteå. Intense rainfall is accompanied by gusty winds, which further worsen road conditions.
Warnings for severe conditions are in force on Friday along the entire coast of the Gulf of Bothnia - from Stockholm to Skellefteå. It is in this region that the E4 motorway runs.
Open Questions
- When will the E4 motorway be operational again?
- Will the forecast snowfall exceed the predicted metre?
