A severe snowstorm has swept across Västerbotten, Sweden, causing widespread disruption.

Thousands of households are without power, with Skellefteå Kraft reporting over 5,600 customers affected.

The storm has led to numerous traffic accidents, including a grävmaskin tipping into a ditch and a bus getting stuck for nearly an hour.

In Umeå, a tree narrowly missed a house, and the roof of a petrol station was blown off.

The hemtjänst (home care services) are struggling to reach clients on unplowed roads, prioritizing the most urgent needs.

Authorities have issued weather warnings, urging residents to stay indoors if possible.