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Current natural hazards situation in Switzerland
Complex visual representation of the current natural hazards situation in Switzerland. The identical information is available in text form below.
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Avalanches: Considerable danger, level 3
Validity: 18.04.2024, 17:00 - 19.04.2024, 18:00New snow, Wind slab. Danger level "considerable" (3=) in all aspects above 2000m.0:Avalanches:3:SLF:1246,1225,4114,1245,2134,1114,3113,4213,2122,1223,1232,3114,1241,4211,1242,1234,1233,2211,2123,2221,1244,4121,1243,3112,2222,1227,2212: -
Avalanches: Considerable danger, level 3
Validity: 18.04.2024, 17:00 - 19.04.2024, 18:00New snow, Wind slab. Danger level "considerable" (3-) in west to northeast to southeast facing aspects above 2000m.1:Avalanches:3:SLF:1311,1312,1222,1224,4111,2111,2121,2133,1247,2124,1228,3223,1226,1113,1112,3311,1213,2223,3111,2132,1231,3222,5124,3224,5211,4243: -
Forest fire: Considerable danger, level 3
Effective from: 18.04.2024More information on measures in force in the cantons to be found on the FOEN Website.2:Forestfire:3:ForestFire:2102,2101: -
Snow: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 19.04.2024, 15:00 - 21.04.2024, 15:00- Warning valid above 1000 m a.s.l.
- Possible impacts: Slippery conditions due to snow-covered roads
- Recommendations for action: Familiarise yourself with the driving conditions (by listening to the radio, calling the 163 service) before and during any journeys by car, and follow the instructions of the winter road maintenance services. Equip your car for winter (e.g. fit winter tyres and snow chains)
- Expected amounts: above 600 m a.s.l. 5 - 10 cm, above 800 m a.s.l. 10 - 30 cm, above 1200 m a.s.l. 40 - 80 cm
- Snowfall limit: 500 - 1200 m3:Snow:2:MCH:110,111,112,113,120,121,122,128,129,130,135,136,137,138,145,146,147,148,153,154,155,156,162,163,164,168,169,170,171,176,177,178,179,182,185: -
Snow: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 19.04.2024, 15:00 - 20.04.2024, 09:00- Warning valid above 1200 m a.s.l.
- Possible impacts: Slippery conditions due to snow-covered roads
- Recommendations for action: Familiarise yourself with the driving conditions (by listening to the radio, calling the 163 service) before and during any journeys by car, and follow the instructions of the winter road maintenance services. Equip your car for winter (e.g. fit winter tyres and snow chains). Pay attention to daily avalanche bulletins and additional information from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalance Research SLF
- Expected amounts: above 1200 m a.s.l. 10 - 20 cm, above 1800 m a.s.l. 20 - 30 cm
- Snowfall limit: 1200 - 700 m (sinking)4:Snow:2:MCH:228,229,230,231,232,233,234,235,236,237,238,241: -
Frost: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 19.04.2024, 02:00 - 19.04.2024, 08:00- Possible impacts: Plants could be damaged by frost
- Recommendations for action: Cover plants with a protective layer, or place pot plants that are particularly susceptible to frost damage against a house wall or indoors.
- Lowest temperatures near ground: 0 to -4 degrees (moderate ground frost)5:Frost:2:MCH:201,202,203,204,205,206,207,208,209,211,212,217,218,222,223,224,225,226,227: -
Frost: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 19.04.2024, 00:00 - 19.04.2024, 08:00- Possible impacts: Plants could be damaged by frost
- Recommendations for action: Cover plants with a protective layer, or place pot plants that are particularly susceptible to frost damage against a house wall or indoors. Protect building sites and any construction materials on the site against frost damage
- Lowest temperatures near ground: below -4 degrees (strong ground frost)6:Frost:2:MCH:213,214,215,219,220,230,231,232,233,235,236,237,239,240,242,243,244,247: -
Frost: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 18.04.2024, 22:00 - 19.04.2024, 08:00- Possible impacts: Plants could be damaged by frost
- Recommendations for action: Cover plants with a protective layer, or place pot plants that are particularly susceptible to frost damage against a house wall or indoors.
- Lowest temperatures near ground: 0 to -4 degrees (moderate ground frost)7:Frost:2:MCH:101,102,114,115,116,123,124,125,127,131,132,133,134,135,136,139,140,141,142,143,144,145,146,147,150,151,152,154,155,159,160,161,162,163,167,170,175,176,177,179: -
Frost: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 18.04.2024, 22:00 - 19.04.2024, 08:00- Possible impacts: Plants could be damaged by frost
- Recommendations for action: Cover plants with a protective layer, or place pot plants that are particularly susceptible to frost damage against a house wall or indoors.
- Lowest temperatures near ground: below -4 degrees (strong ground frost)8:Frost:2:MCH:103,104,105,106,107,109,117,118,120,121,126,128: -
Frost: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 18.04.2024, 22:00 - 19.04.2024, 08:00- Possible impacts: Plants could be damaged by frost
- Recommendations for action: Cover plants with a protective layer, or place pot plants that are particularly susceptible to frost damage against a house wall or indoors. Protect building sites and any construction materials on the site against frost damage
- Lowest temperatures near ground: 0 to -4 degrees (moderate ground frost)9:Frost:2:MCH:305,306,307,308,309,310,311: -
Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 18.04.2024, 17:00 - 19.04.2024, 18:00Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2=) in west to northeast to southeast facing aspects above 1800m.10:Avalanches:2:SLF:1212,3221,3211,1111,2131,2112,1221,1121: -
Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 18.04.2024, 17:00 - 19.04.2024, 18:00Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2-) in west to northeast to southeast facing aspects above 2400m.11:Avalanches:2:SLF:4242,4222,7123,4223,5216,7124,4221,5122,6113,4225,5221,4232,6111,5223,7121,5123,7113,5234,7126,7125,6112,4231,6211,5222,5214,5231,5232,4224,7114,4212: -
Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 18.04.2024, 17:00 - 19.04.2024, 18:00Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2+) in all aspects above 2000m.12:Avalanches:2:SLF:4244,5215,5112,4241,4214,7122,4122,5111,4112,4123,5212,4215,4115,5113,5121,4124,4125,2224,4116,4113: -
Forest fire: Moderate danger, level 2
Effective from: 18.04.2024More information on measures in force in the cantons to be found on the FOEN Website.13:Forestfire:2:ForestFire:1802,1006,1803,2100,1001,1014,1019,1007,1804,1801,1800,1805,1013,1003,1018,1005,1017,1000,1011,1009,1010,1012,1008,1016,1004,1002: -
Avalanches: No or minor danger, level 1
Validity: 18.04.2024, 17:00 - 19.04.2024, 18:00No distinct avalanche problem. Danger level "low" (1)14:Avalanches:1:SLF:7222,7231,7111,6212,6131,6122,7115,7211,5233,7221,6115,7112,6121,6114: -
Avalanches: No or minor danger, level 1
Validity: 18.04.2024, 17:00 - 19.04.2024, 18:00Wind slab. Danger level "low" (1)15:Avalanches:1:SLF:8113,8114,8111,1122,1211,8112,8213,8211,8212: -
Earthquakes: No or minor danger, level 1
17.04.2024, 22:28 Magnitude 3.1 earthquake at Böhringen D. Potentially felt in this warning area. No damage likely.16:Earthquake:1:MCH:139,140,141,142,150,151,159,160:465,22
