The heavy rain area that moved in over western Sweden has partly turned into wet snow further north. A yellow warning, where heavy snow may occur, is over Värmland, Dalarna west of Siljan and southern Jämtland county.
In Värmland, it is mainly about rain and snow.
- It is very wet. But in northern Dalarna there is snow on the roads, says Hilda Westberg, meteorologist at SMHI.
In Orsa, approximately 15 centimeters of wet snow has fallen and a truck has ended up in the ditch on the E45. The police state that the road conditions are difficult and road users are asked to drive carefully.
During the afternoon and evening, streaks of more persistent rain move in over parts of Gävleborg, where a yellow rain warning is in place.
- It is raining now and then a little more heavily in many places now, says Hilda Westberg.
During the evening there is also a yellow warning for wind in parts of Gävleborg and Uppsala counties. The warning remains until tomorrow at lunchtime. The wind strength can reach 18-22 meters per second inland and 25 meters per second on the coast, according to SMHI.
- Then we are up to storm force, says meteorologist Hilda Westberg.
What do those wind speeds mean in concrete terms?
- It is above all that trees can fall and block roads. You must anchor loose objects, such as outdoor furniture that you have not brought in, or the trampoline. There is a risk of disruptions to the electricity grid and of delays and canceled departures in public transport.
The heavy rain that fell in Western Sweden has partially decreased in strength during the day, but more rain is expected to fall during the evening. However, not in the same amounts, according to SMHI's forecast.
Bohuslän, Dalsland and south-western Värmland are covered by a yellow warning for high flows that lasts until Friday morning. Flooding has occurred as a result of the rain during the day.
The rescue service in Bohuslän reports water damage and flooded houses in Sotenäs, Lysekil, Tanum and Munkedal, among others. In Lysekil, Bro school was forced to close and the Coop store in Kungshamn was completely flooded. The heavy rain has caused major damage to the local and regional road network, according to the rescue service.
Motorists are asked to be extra careful in areas where snow is falling. During the morning, it is expected to break up in the areas of Dalarna where snow remains, while the temperature drops.
- It will be below zero tomorrow morning. Then it is very possible that it will temporarily freeze if you are going out with the car early, says Hilda Westberg.
The low will move away on Friday, but a new low will move in to the west over the weekend.
- It looks like there will be more rain in the south and a little more snow or slush in the area that is now getting slush. So it will be a bit more of the same, says Hilda Westberg.
