Snowfall in Degerfors, Sweden, has threatened the Allsvenskan football match between Degerfors and Sirius scheduled for Saturday. Between five and ten centimeters of snow fell overnight, covering the pitch at Stora Valla, with temperatures at two degrees in the morning. The match is set to start at 15:00.
Degerfors club CEO Joakim Ekblom reportedly said the club is hopeful the snow will melt, noting that the pitch has heating cables, but it is not simple to use snow shovels if needed. According to reports, warmer weather is expected by 13:00-14:00, which could help make the pitch playable. In Stockholm, heavy snowfall is not threatening the Hammarby vs Mjällby match, as it will be played under a roof at 3 arena.
the club is hopeful the snow will melt, noting that the pitch has heating cables, but it is not simple to use snow shovels if needed