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. Risk of skidding owing to snow-covered roads
- 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. Pay attention to daily avalanche bulletins and additional information from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalance Research SLF
- Expected amounts: above 1600 m a.s.l. 20-40 cm, above 2000 m a.s.l. 70-110 cm
- Snowfall limit: 1500 - 2100 m
- Peak phase of the event: Sat 15 - Sun 03, Sun 15 - Mon 12
- Intensifying conditions: accompanied by winds at gale force
- Rapid deterioration of road trafficability.
- Air and rail traffic obstructed.
- Branches breaking under the weight of the snow.
- Roof avalanches possible
Avalanche bulletins