Heavy snowfall
Issue date: 2026-03-24T10:02+00:00
- Warning valid above 600 m a.s.l. - Possible impacts: Disruption to road, rail and air travel. Branches breaking off under the weight of the snowload. Deterioration in the usability of roads. - Recommendations for action: Stay informed of the driving conditions (e.g. via radio, by calling the 163 telephone service, through television or online media). Stay away from forests and trees – danger of falling trees or branches under the weight of the snow. Check the daily avalanche bulletin and the additional information provided by the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF. - Expected amounts: above 600 m a.s.l. 20 - 40 cm, above 1000 m a.s.l. 60 - 100 cm - Snowfall limit: 1200 - 400 m (sinking) - Peak phase of the event: Wed 18 - Fri 00 - Intensifying conditions: accompanied by winds at gale force
Gale force wind
Issue date: 2026-03-24T10:00+00:00
- Possible impacts: Breaking off of smaller branches. Toppling of objects that are unsecured or only inadequately secured. - Recommendations for action: Before a storm: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors. Avoid forests, tree-lined avenues and areas with a lot of trees. - Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: in the plains 60 - 90 km/h, above 1000 m 90 - 110 km/h, above 1500 m 100 - 130 km/h - Main wind direction west to northwest
