Sweden Braces for Record-Breaking Winter as Extreme Cold and Precipitation Hit the Country

Sweden's Extreme Winter Leaves Residents Reeling

January 2026 will be etched in the collective memory of Swedes for years to come as one of the most unforgiving winters on record, with temperatures plummeting to record lows in Pajala, a small town in northeastern Sweden.

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