A severe cold snap is affecting Sweden, with temperatures expected to drop to as low as minus 35 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country during the night to Sunday. According to meteorologist Erik Höjgård Olsen from SMHI, this night could qualify as a national ice day, defined by sufficiently cold temperatures across Sweden. The cold is particularly intense in Norrbotten, where temperatures may exceed minus 35 degrees, while in Götaland and Svealand, local temperatures could reach minus 20 degrees.
The weekend marks a cold and sunny start to the school sports break in Östergötland, described by SMHI as a 'crispy winter start'. Earlier in the week, it was nearly cold enough for a national ice day, but a measurement of half a degree above zero in Kristianstad prevented it. Next week, temperatures are expected to warm slightly initially, but a new cold snap is forecast for mid-week, reportedly due to low-pressure systems over the North Atlantic moving toward Norway.
this night could qualify as a national ice day, defined by sufficiently cold temperatures across Sweden
Erik Höjgård Olsen warns of 'really cold air' from Greenland and further north affecting large parts of Sweden, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday, with temperatures potentially similar to or lower than the current weekend.
a 'crispy winter start'
'really cold air' from Greenland and further north affecting large parts of Sweden, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday, with temperatures potentially similar to or lower than the current weekend