Our strongest SNOWSTORM in years & the AFTERMATH | Svalbard, Longyearbyen

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This snowstorm brought HURRICANE SPEED winds!! The strongest winds we've ever experienced here at our cabin on Svalbard. In this video we spent a few days stuck in our cabin, and we also head into Longyearbyen to see how the village deals with the aftermath of a big snowstorm. I hope you enjoy the video and thank you so much for being here! 🧡☕️
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Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 7 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram under her handle @sejsejlija! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!

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@CeciliaBlomdahl Год назад

Thank you so much for being here and supporting my channel! 🧡Install Merge Gardens for Free clik.cc/UvqlN and build your own beautiful garden 🌻Have an amazing day! ✨

@cherylmoser6383 Год назад

I love the new shelf!❤❤❤

@knova20 Год назад

Random question! How do you keep your vehicle batteries from not dying in the cold when parked? I live in alberta Canada, we get -40 weather and have to plug ours in to charge the block heater.

@destinysisco3142 Год назад

I also wondered about the batteries...

@krose1551 Год назад

Super niche question, but I'm curious about what ice/snow removal products are allowed to be used in Svalbard? In Minnesota people use a ton of salt and grit for management but I'd imagine the ecosystem of Svalbard is protective against it's environment and ecosystem?

@carochan86 Год назад

I love the shelves. I'd want real plants. Can you have real plants with a plant light. Also did you get a package from MD,USA a bit over a month ago. It had some Blue Buffalo dog snacks in it for Grimm . I use to walk dogs and they loved Blue buffalo Dog snacks. Plus there were a bunch of other American snacks .

@draco_borealis Год назад

Grim knows that your viewers love him, so he decided to show himself in all his glory 😅

@anneheffner6389 Год назад

I don't know how to put this into words, hopefully I'm not the only one. Cecilia, there is something about you that turns everything into magic. Your videos are dream like, fairy dust and magic yet you are so relatable, down to earth and so kind. I will watch your videos till the day I die or you stop making them. Thank you isn't enough but I have no money to give. My love is what I can give and I do.

@CeciliaBlomdahl Год назад

😭 Thank you so much for this lovely comment 🧡🧡🧡

@anneheffner6389 Год назад

@@CeciliaBlomdahl You're welcome!

@erstwhile6163 Год назад

What a lovely comment and it’s so true.

@Katarina23 11 месяцев назад

@@anneheffner6389 your views is money in youtube

@johanbruijnooge6818 4 месяца назад

Did you stop drooling yet? @@anneheffner6389

@venessalizabeth Год назад

Grim absolutely REFUSING to go outside is too pure 😅

@marshal3577 Год назад

his ancestors would be ashamed 😓

@Nemrai Год назад

@@marshal3577 His ancestors wouldn't have gone out into storms like that either. They were smart.

@deniseunterman9652 Год назад

Yes. The intelligence of Grim's ancestors is why this beautiful boi is w/ us today.

@ninazhu9432 Год назад

@@Nemrai Indeed. Animals knows when they need to hide for bad weathertoo or dangerous weather then haha

@desratlinda8639 Год назад

@@marshal3577 Lol!

@amyh1045 Год назад

Grim was on point today! Lying down next to his buried toy 🥰 “Please help, momma!”

@IzzyOnTheMove Год назад

As a Canadian, it's so refreshing to watch a channel i can relate to. There are so many vloggers making videos about their tropical vacation in Bali, etc. Seeing videos about snow & cold makes me feel like i do belong on YT LOL. My latest video was me shoveling. 🧊

@fifik3136 Год назад

Jonna Jinton does a beautiful vlog from her house in Northern Sweden. More snow plus shovelling....

@1hawaii21 11 месяцев назад

Wow! I can only imagine. Living in Florida and having been through many, many hurricanes, cat 3, 4 and 5 I understand the wind, rain and flooding. Are the cabins and windows somehow reinforced? I actually grew up in northern and southern New England, Connecticut and New Hampshire. Snow isn’t anything new. But, I can’t imagine the cold!😊

@zabavnaya-xt8tb 16 дней назад

Same

@yanniesays 8 месяцев назад

Grim is the main character in this video 🤣 his refusal to go outside was so comical, his excitement cannot be contained after the snowstorm passed, and his pitiful whines when his toy was buried and he just kept palming it like he has ho claws 🤣🤣🤣

@nicolaoffert4006 Год назад

I love how Grim wanted you to dig his toy out the snow for him, like he had no claws to do it himself ! 🐶🐾❤️ Thank you for another lovely video. 💕

@carochan86 Год назад

I'm surprised grim didn't dog it out himself.

@shadelings Год назад

@@carochan86 It was so cute that he wanted his Mommy to do it instead!! 🥰

@robertmcnamara5407 Год назад

Seeing our national animal as a toy for Grimm was hilarious. Thank you for such wonderful stories and film of Svalbard and your lifestyle, from downunder.

@nadinekore6308 Год назад

I love that your videos come out on Sundays!... So cosy! Are you not scared that one day #GRRrim will say something with an actual voice? He is so expressive!

@CeciliaBlomdahl Год назад

😍 hahah imagine!!

@sharmashari Год назад

Glad to hear that the storm has passed with no major consequences! I can’t wait to be there in a couple of weeks!

@penguinswithwifi Год назад

Lucky!

@angeliquebelluomini7797 Год назад

I will carry your luggage 🤓

@sharmashari Год назад

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@fofofofo3076 Год назад

@@sharmashariyou going for work or just holiday

@idlkrky Год назад

how lucky!!💖💖💖

@dianebondhus9355 Год назад

The Northern Lights were so beautiful! 💖 Thanks for sharing. Grim sure loved it when the storm ended 😁

@spikespa5208 10 месяцев назад

Were the aurora shots in real time? I rarely see shots that haven't been speeded up.

@josie4peace 9 месяцев назад

@@spikespa5208 Yes, real time. :)

@ctkellydevi Год назад

Just a small token of appreciation for all of your videos and content. Very much in love with your fluffy teddy bear, Grim!

@slewandowski1981 Год назад

It is beautiful there! Grim is a delight. Every time Grim barked or played with his squeaky toy, my daushund Ginger, would get sooo concerned and confused. She would start crying and barking. Funny that a dog at the most northern place and a dog in Alabama, USA could understand each other! So glad everyone is safe from the storm!

@alyssap2048 Год назад

Awww, I love watching Grim because he reminds me so much of my Walter. He was an American Eskimo mix and had a similar personality. Lots of the same quirky mannerisms! I adopted him when he was 7, and like with Grim, a lot of people were surprised when I told them his age too. Acted like a young pupper till the very end ♥️

@vallovesnature8449 Год назад

With all the solar flares going on, I had a feeling you’d be seeing a lot of gorgeous Auroras. Caught me off guard for a second when you said here comes the bus. Thanks for sharing this with us Cecilia!!!❤️❤️❤️

@4evelyn734 Год назад

Cecilia, this was great to see your snowstorms and the aftermath. I live in Michigan in the states and I thought some of our storms were bad, but you definitely win that prize! Sweet little Grim! Just love him in all his furry beauty!

@judyconstantino7035 Год назад

Your cabin must have incredible construction to withstand that storm!

@lindapearson8137 8 месяцев назад

I love shoveling snow! I have house-sat people who both had big circular driveways. It took me several hours each day to complete it. The general caught me on their camera and sent his son to tell me I did need to do that, but when he came home he was glad to be able to drive right in and I was grateful to be able to get out! Their dogs and I had a ball being out in the snow chasing each other! Oh, this was in the north Seattle are, where they usually don’t get a lot if any snow.

@marieoleary527 Год назад

Have you ever had to deal with a rouge wave? One of those monster waves that come out of nowhere. Living so close to the water, that would be my biggest worry. Love your home❤️

@MegaRetr 8 месяцев назад

The stormy scenery and feeling is amazing

@neresq Год назад

Your blue light in February is exactly what we had (at least for a few hours per day) during the weeks we spent up in Arctic Norway in late December. It was so beautiful -- and so foreign to us as people who have spent the last 43 years in South Florida.

@diptisheth9815 Год назад

the aurora borealis was soo soothing

@kelleysigler9759 Год назад

Grimm is just the cutest, and sweetest dog!!! And those Northern lights are breath taking. I can't imagine them in person. Thank you for sharing this beautiful part of our world. Very much enjoy it!!!

@sandrarawn2147 Год назад

🇨🇦 Hello again from Ontario Canada! I loved your comment Cecilia where you said there's not bad weather but bad clothes! Lol so true. Thank you so much for always keeping it real Cecilia. I love following along with yourself, Charlie and Grim! Always be safe guys! 🐨🙏

@zeyneppzeynep1746 4 месяца назад

Even in the extreme weather u can still make us feel peace. When im in depressed mood or sad or anxious im watching one of your videos and dreaming being in there and it helps so much ❤ thank you for being the most peaceful youtuber ❤❤❤❤❤

@meadowsandmountain Год назад

It warms my heart everytime I see Grim so well loved and taken care of he‘s so increadibly cute ❤

@kaitlingoldtrap9883 3 месяца назад

The song at the end and showing the village buildings. I rewatched that part so many times. Absolutely magical! 💖

@stephmcghie8732 Год назад

It must feel so cosy listening to the storm in bed, awww Grim taking centre stage! He's adorable ❤ x

@Lancelot59 Год назад

How fun to watch this snowstorm from the relative warmth of the Smokies in Tennessee USA. If we get one inch of snow here they empty the store shelve of milk and bread. They close the schools for a week. How beautiful your home and your town look in this white blanket. Thank You for sharing... Hello Grim scratches and hugs!!

@ChristinaVoulgari Год назад

The stormy scenery and feeling is amazing and definately we can't get enough of Grim in the videos ! Absolutely adorable !

@Allie_Rose Год назад

I’ll never get tired of seeing the northern lights. I live in Texas, USA and we don’t get the opportunity to see them so I love when you include a little of that! Also love your music choices in your videos. Good to see Kristoffer and Grim, too of course! 💕

@dragonmac1234 Год назад

If I was Grim I'd say nope to going out in the storm (even to pee). I subscribed after watching the Kara and Nate video, and now I want to get my weekly view of our fluffy boy ❤

@codysagert5209 11 месяцев назад

Cedilla I just can’t get enough of grim I need more of him

@CuteNP Год назад

I love Grim’s toy! He’s such a sweet boy ❤

@Zcoop18 9 месяцев назад

Grim’s reaction to going outside was too cute. “ yes I’m a tough husky but umm no…” 🤣😍

@junephillips8762 5 месяцев назад

Grim is so lovable! Hugs to him.

@parakart Год назад

Poor Grim, his reaction to the frozen toy really set our dog off barking🤣

@Donna-qt1ot Год назад

Grimm and his kangaroo squeaky toy is the cutest thing on RU-vid! Also, him crying over his buried toy: my ❤️. That was a seriously outrageous storm!

@joannat1898 Год назад

One of my dogs got so excited when he heard Grim playing with the squeaky toy (he loves squeaky toys too). It was so cute. 😂

@11kathleenanne Год назад

Happy Sunday Cecilia! Thank you for all you do!❤

@CeciliaBlomdahl Год назад

🧡🧡🧡

@pagevaughn9194 Год назад

All the videos you have done with the northern lights have been so amazingly beautiful. I love watching them with the beautiful music you put on them! Some people will never see that in there lifetime, this will be the closest thing! So Thank-you!

@donnabaardsen5372 Год назад

Love their cozy cabin, and absolutely love Norway's storms. There were three winter hurricanes I experienced during my years there. Unlike in the U.S., Norway builds to accommodate them. Notice no boarding up windows etc. However, I confess a great fear of water and waves coming, even though Cecilia reassures it can't happen there. Wonderful people, great country, great memories 🇺🇲🇧🇻

@target844 Год назад

Shutters on windows will primarily protect against solid objects in the air. It will not be a lot of that in Svalbard when there are no trees and the ground is frozen. If you need them to protect the glass it will simply not be thick enough glass in sturdy enough window construction

@SBCBears Год назад

There are building codes in the US that accommodate hurricanes. For instance, in south Florida counties, building exteriors, including window openings, are required to withstand the impact of an 8 foot long 2x4 traveling 200 mph on end.

@keelyg3072 Год назад

Grim and northern lights, just what I look forward to on a Sunday morning. I would love a video of just the lights and music to keep on in the background while reading.

@carimclerran9647 Год назад

Grim *face in the camera* "Is this my best side?" Maybe?....No..." *Moves butt and tail, wagging happily because he's a gem* "Ah, there we go, got THE best angle of me, enjoy my fans!". :'D This channel makes me so happy! You all are amazing.

@lynnbogard3596 Год назад

It looks magical. Grim is soooo cute!!! Thank you for sharing another beautiful video!!!

@CeciliaBlomdahl Год назад

Thank you so much for watching! 😍

@laurenlong7191 Год назад

Oh those northern lights!!!💗💗💗

@djcdub3712 Год назад

Great videography as usual. The blueness gives such a calm feeling.

@CeciliaBlomdahl Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

@Lauraisabelgonzalezart Год назад

The auroras look like beautiful, dancing spirits in sky... absolutely gorgeous!

@sandrarawn2147 Год назад

🇨🇦 The lights are just sooo magical. Seeing them makes me emotional. To see it on a video probably doesn't do these lights justice, even though these are beautiful clear pictures. Like visiting the grand canyon. You really have to be there to feel and see the whole picture of it's beauty. Cecilia, Charlie, I just want to say again * Thank you both* for sharing your part of this beautiful world. There are millions of us that wouldn't know or get to see these if it weren't for you's. 👍🙏❤️

@KingsMom831 Год назад

We know it’s crazy weather outside when Grim decides to stay inside 😂

@homegrown1015 Год назад

Svalbard is a beautiful place..snow or not! It is beautiful here in Michigan, too, when the snow arrives, but I don't care to drive in it some days. I feel it is the other people on the road that drive like crazies when the roads are snow packed and icy, which gives a lot of other drivers anxiety. Grim is such a cutie.. For seven years old, he appears to do great and enjoys dog life. Enjoy your snow!

@ccw2613 Год назад

I am finding myself anxiously awaiting your videos. Your voice, your content...perfection. You are just what my anxiety always needs. Have a wonderful day!

@CeciliaBlomdahl Год назад

Thank you so so much 🧡 I'm so glad you enjoy it!

@Janom66 Год назад

😍😍😍 Oh! These are the best stormy days to meditate on the fire in the furnace. 🌊🌊🌊🔥🤗

@karaklein5348 6 месяцев назад

Yes your videos are magic puts me in a whole new world. Both you and Christopher are so humble and down to earth. So beautiful. thick fog moved in plus very icy rained this morning. Winds like this can get terrible too here in Montana especially with snow and a blizzard.

@catherinepowers2750 Год назад

What a dreamy day! I also adore a stormy day with a fire going inside. Thanks for sharing your lives with us!

@runlife195 Год назад

Wow what a ❄️ storm , love how it looks after it’s over so peaceful and so pretty. Glad you guys are safe and Grim finally go to go out and run around . Plus so cool you get to play with your snowmobile. ❤ my Sunday morning is complete now thank you ❤ love you guys ❤❤❤❤ have a great day and week 😊

@KKC05 Год назад

The northern lights are just magical and love how they were dancing for you 😍

@mortalclown3812 Год назад

Imagining how many people smile when Grim wags his fluffy tail. 🇸🇯🐶❤️🙋✨ Stay warm, keep being so sweet to each other. It radiates farther than you may know. 💕🐾🐕‍🦺🌍

@yulislavina 2 месяца назад

The Northern lights and Cecilia on a snowmobile made my evening )) thank you!

@VerhoevenSimon Год назад

Glad to hear it passed without too much damage, it did make for some beautiful vistas. And poor Grim.

@kristenleblond5047 Год назад

Grim is like, "Hell no, I am not going out in that"!

@crucitacalvin7523 Год назад

i could watch clips of the waves for hours so incredible! 🌊

@mylittlesuperhero581 Год назад

Grims refusal was too adorable. Hes like nope. 🤣🥰

@roccovallerand3398 Год назад

My 8 yr old ragdoll cat (her name is mama)has a HUGE crush on Grimm! Every time we watch your videos, she comes flying out and sits right in front of our tv to see him! I have the cutest pic of her staring up at Grimm during this video, but I don’t know how to share it with you!!!!❤❤❤

@IzzyOnTheMove Год назад

I had a double paned 5 x 8 window crack a few years back. We're in Québec and window was facing North facing St Lawrence River. Cost to replace : $1600. Thankfully it was covered by insurance. So double and triple paned, while stronger... can still crack.

@jeremynkelley Год назад

CECILIA!!!!! Can you make us a sights and sounds only video? 😍 No talking. No music. Nothing. Just scenes and sounds. Capture what the mood would be if I were there all alone. Like a 30 min video. Thanks!☺️ Love from Arizona!!!

@CeciliaBlomdahl Год назад

I want to do an ASMR video, so I'll start working on it 😃😃 It's gonna be a challenge for me to be quiet for that long 🤣

@GermanicDottir Год назад

😊Cecilia, thank you so much for showing us more northern lights. It gives me such a calming feeling. Grim is such a beautiful and sweet boy. I know he brings joy to you and Christopher every day. 😊

@angelinagalvez9031 17 дней назад

It's very beautiful with all the snow covering everything 😍

@heatheromoore5357 Год назад

Oh my goodness I love Grim so much! He is the BEST 🎉❤

@CherokeeBear 7 месяцев назад

Grim has an adorable fluffy tush. 🤍

@mandilynn47 Год назад

Grims face looks like my pups! Love this vid!!!

@IzzyOnTheMove Год назад

My Norwegian Forest Cat is also turning 8 this March (56 in human years!!), but people often thinking he is 1 or 2. He's very energetic and friendly ❤

@juliamihajlovich 10 месяцев назад

I’m from the Chicago, IL area and our winters can be very cold and sometimes have a lot of snow. I am so excited! You video’s literally changed my mind about winters and I no longer dread it but welcome it. Getting my son on the bus and playing in the snow just before he left for school is one of my favorite winter memories from last year. I look forward to this year!

@denisescull4227 Год назад

Oh so beautiful! Thank you for sharing something I would never be able to see otherwise.

@danielleshay1972 Год назад

Grim is such a sweetie. He reminds me of my baby Blue, but he had blue eyes. I just miss him so much. He's been gone for 2 years now but my heart is still broken. I love to see Grim acting silly and talking. Blue did the same. Thank you!

@happycommuter3523 Год назад

Grimm is the cutest dog! I think if I lived somewhere so cold and remote, I would want a dog just like him.

@TheOtherSteel Год назад

I am happy that you, Christopher, and Grim made it through the storm. I hope Olivia and Fenris are okay, too. I was also happy to see that Kara and Nate visited. The Husky Cafe was adorable! Grim's friskiness was great. He reminds me of my dog's enthusiasm at going out. (Me - Carried away on a daydream of our dogs playing together.)

@marjoriewhitehead7741 2 месяца назад

Grim definitely added a few comic moments to this video. Your cabin looks so cozy during that storm. 💕

@cherylb6755 Год назад

Beautiful. I live in northeastern US. Our winters are warmer now so we get mostly rain, which is a mixed blessing. I love shoveling when the storm is over - it’s calm and sunny and super quiet, and everything glistens crystal white. But I’m thinking of moving to Svalbard to experience a storm like that that churns the ocean… gorgeous! And then to shovel snow with the sights and sounds of the ocean… heaven on earth. Thank you for sharing, Cecilia!

@Far1988 10 месяцев назад

Omg. Did anyone else see Cecilia doing magic at around 14:07? She was holding up her hand at the wall and as soon as she did, the snow fell down. She's a Svalbard witch :O

@lormor460 Год назад

Another wonderful video! It is so beautiful there! You make shoveling snow look like fun 😅and I wonder how many of us wanted to reach through the video and pet Grimm! I just love that dog! ❤

@pjk1714 Год назад

My favorite time is after a storm. Today a year ago, we were digging out. This year ice arrived. Rare to see hurricane force winds with rain at a warm -2c. You really need a wide barn shovel. It cuts your clean out in half and can handle the heavy icy snow on decking. Grimm is so much like ours it's funny, even down to the rescued toy. Ours unfortunately sneak into the home to be saved until the next outing to be buried again. Our dump will be tonight. Stay warm and safe.

@karolinakosowska7949 Год назад

Ah , it’s my dream to witness northern lights .. so so beautiful

@JoannaLouise200 Год назад

Grim is such a happy boy! As if the blue-light landscape, snowdrifts & sea isn't beautiful enough, then suddenly the Aurora Borealis appears like a dancing rainbow-angel in the heavens as a crowning glory :)

@Pop-zb3wr Год назад

Oh my goodness, the colours in that aurora!

@stacie406 Год назад

Grim is such a character, he is like nope, not going out 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Hepzibahlee8440 Год назад

That storm is one huge ASMR for crafters, readers😊 Cecilia, have you ever thought of putting the sound and the video of roaring winds and snow on your channel would be fun. The sounds of Svalbard.

@jillwoodward3519 7 месяцев назад

I like to see that you get a workout from shoveling snow just like I do. That is a way to make it fun!

@HelloIAmJo Год назад

2:13 Grim: "Immediately no"

@desratlinda8639 Год назад

Too funny when Grimm went out for 2 sec and came back in again..lol!

@ahoward3819 Год назад

Haha. Cecelia, you know how much dogs are like their people (or vice versa). I loved how you said Grim was ‘so energetic, and just a tiny bit nuts’. True. And we enjoy your personality, just as we do Grim’s.

@ruthrice3498 Год назад

This is my fave vlog when it just you your partner and dog cosied up at home!

@gabriellagirardi4741 Год назад

Grim is the happiest in the world, so cute, nice, the best friend. I really would embrace him. I love him and he knew that it was too dangerous to go out in that weather! He also protects you and Christoffer Wow! You are truly lucky to have Grim! But also Grim to have two nice people like you. Anyway the storm was scary. Thank you very much for this awesome video

@artgirlsreality Год назад

This is my first time watching. 😁 I got to meet you on Nate and Kara's trip. It is so wonderful to see the Northern Lights. I saw them once in Vermont. They were green there too. Glad you can stay in and snuggle. Grim has already stolen my heart ♥

@moavdi756 Год назад

Oh, my that’s incredibly scary! And here I am thinking 32 degrees is 🥶. Stay safe & warm!❤

@celticlass8573 Год назад

-5 or whatever isn't really cold at all, especially when you dress properly. Just before Christmas it was -30 here, and -55 where my friend lives in the mountains. THAT is *really* cold! Probably pretty unimaginable for anyone living in a more temperate climate. 😊

@seraeggobutterworth5247 Год назад

Keep in mind the temps shown on Cecilia’s weather app are in °C; it’s not as cold as you may be imagining. Not that it’s _warm,_ of course, but I think the usual temperature in Longyearbyen is much colder than the snapshot we’re seeing here. The wind, otoh, is pretty extreme, especially when you combine it with the temperature, proximity to open ocean, and lack of sunlight.

@wildlifewarrior2670 Год назад

Scary????

@katelijnesommen Год назад

-3 Celsius is 26 Fahrenheit, it's obviously chilly but it's not anything that proper warm clothes can't deal with. I do think the wind can bring the subjective temperature down quite a bit. But I'm sure they have times on Svalbard when it's A LOT colder than this.

@GHICooper Год назад

When Grimm started squeaking the kangaroo, Maggie (my dog) came running downstairs to see what all the fuss was about. I think she has a crush on Grimm now, as she watched along with me for a while lol