Validity: from 30.3. 12:00 to 1.4. 12:00
- Warning valid above 1800 m a.s.l.
- Possible impacts: Disruption to road, rail and air traffic.
- Recommendations for action: Before and during a car journey, get information on the driving conditions (radio, 163 telephone service), and follow the instructions issued by the winter road maintenance services. Stay away from forests and trees (danger of falling trees or branches under the weight of the snow). When heavy snowfalls are forecast in the mountains, pay attention to official instructions and leave areas in good time (and also exposed buildings) where there is a risk of avalanche. Pay attention to daily avalanche bulletins and additional information from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalance Research SLF
- Expected amounts: above 1400 m a.s.l. 15-30 cm, above 1800 m a.s.l. 70-120 cm, above 2000 m a.s.l. 100-150 cm
- Snowfall limit: 1200-2100 m
- Peak phase of the event: Sat 12 - Sun 00, Sun 12 - Mon 06
- Intensifying conditions: accompanied by winds at gale force
- Complete standstill of road and air traffic.
- Road and rail traffic severely obstructed.
- The weight of the snow might cause branches to break or trees to fall.
- Roof avalanches possible
- Heavy snow load on roofs.
- Failure of electricity supply and telephone lines.
Avalanche bulletins