Wind and snow in the alpine region
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Issued by SMHI, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
⏳ In force until Thu 5 Nov, 08:00 📍 Northern Lapland Mountains (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
On Wednesday afternoon, it will remain very windy and the precipitation will increasingly turn into snow or sleet.; What happens?: Wednesday afternoon the westerly wind will continue to be very strong on the bare mountains, 18-24 m/s. At times on the eastern side the wind can reach storm force 25-30 m/s. At the same time precipitation in the high terrain will increasingly turn into sleet or snow.…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
EventWind and snow in the alpine region
Response typeNone
CategoryMet
Affected areaNorthern Lapland Mountains
Issuing authoritySMHI, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
Contacthttps://www.smhi.se/en/contact-smhi
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-03T10:43:54+00:00
Effective2026-11-04T11:00:00+00:00
Onset2026-11-04T11:00:00+00:00
Expires2026-11-05T05:00:00+00:00
📋 Official instructions
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Alert identifier2.49.0.0.752.0.SE.261103104354.10729.110567
Message typeAlert
Senderkundtjanst@smhi.se
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
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- On Wednesday afternoon, it will remain very windy and the precipitation will increasingly turn into snow or sleet.; What happens?: Wednesday afternoon the westerly wind will continue to be very strong on the bare mountains, 18-24 m/s.
- At times on the eastern side the wind can reach storm force 25-30 m/s.
- At the same time precipitation in the high terrain will increasingly turn into sleet or snow.…
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