The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has announced an expansion of its snow warning, now affecting large parts of Öland starting Thursday evening. In addition, a yellow snow warning remains in effect for the Skåne region, where severe weather is expected to bring hazardous conditions later today. In Skåne, snowfall is anticipated to begin by Thursday morning, creating potentially dangerous travel conditions.

Travelers in the affected areas should prepare for snowdrifts, icy roads, poor visibility, and blizzard conditions, which may lead to longer travel times. Public transport in these regions could also face delays and cancellations due to the adverse weather. The warnings specifically impact southern and central Skåne, extending up to Åhus and Svalöv, and will remain in effect until early Friday morning. Meanwhile, Öland will be under snow warning until Friday lunchtime, with expected snow accumulation of 5 to 10 centimeters, and possibly more in localized areas.

This weather advisory emphasizes the need for caution among the public, as the anticipated snow accumulation and wind conditions could severely impair road safety. Local authorities and public transport operators will need to closely monitor the situation and offer updates to ensure the safety of all residents and travelers in the affected zones.