Swedish weather agency warns of heavy snowfall
Sweden's weather agency, SMHI, has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy snowfall across north-western Dalarna, Jämtland, and Härjedalen.

Sweden's weather agency SMHI has expanded its warnings for high temperatures as the European heatwave hits central and southern Sweden..
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Sweden's weather agency, SMHI, has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy snowfall across north-western Dalarna, Jämtland, and Härjedalen.
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