Vaud - Switzerland   2026-02-12   Thursday   46.82N, 6.50E

Sainte-Croix

Vaud - Switzerland
2026-02-12

Gale force wind

Issue date: 2026-02-11T22:04+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. - Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: above 1000 m 80-100 km/h, above 1200 m 90-120 km/h, above 1400 m 100-130 km/h - Main wind direction west to northwest

Strong rainfall

Issue date: 2026-02-10T10:47+00:00

- Possible impacts: Rise in the level of bodies of water where the ground is already saturated. - Recommendations for action: Observe any flood warnings issued by the Federal Office for the Environment FOEN. Keep away from bodies of water and steep slopes. - Expected amounts: 50-80 mm - Snowfall limit: 1100 - 1900 m