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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: 26.04.2024, 17:00 - 27.04.2024, 18:00Wind slab. Danger level "considerable" (3-) in west to north to east facing aspects above 2200m.0:Avalanches:3:SLF:6112,6115,4232,6111,6121,6114: -
Snow: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 27.04.2024, 12:00 - 28.04.2024, 18:00- Warning valid above 1800 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. Pay attention to daily avalanche bulletins and additional information from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalance Research SLF
- Expected amounts: above 1800 m a.s.l. 40 - 60 cm
- Snowfall limit: 1500 - 2000 m (rising)1:Snow:2:MCH:248,249,250,251,252: -
Wind: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 27.04.2024, 09:00 - 29.04.2024, 00:00- Possible impacts: Breaking of smaller branches. Toppling of objects inadequately secured or free-standing objects. Increased swell on lakes
- Recommendations for action: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors or move them to a sheltered spot (e.g. plant pots, garden furniture, bicycles, etc.) before the wind event begins. Stay away from forests, trees and tree-lined avenues. When driving, be prepared for crosswinds in exposed locations (e.g. on bridges), drive slowly and keep your distance from other vehicles
- Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: in the plains 70 - 100 km/h, above 2000 m 100 - 130 km/h
- Main wind direction: southwest to south2:Wind:2:MCH:121,122,128,129,130,135,136,137,138,145,146,147,148,149,153,154,155,156,157,158,162,163,164,167,168,169,170,171,175,176,177: -
Wind: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 27.04.2024, 08:00 - 28.04.2024, 08:00- Possible impacts: Breaking of smaller branches. Toppling of objects inadequately secured or free-standing objects. Increased swell on lakes
- Recommendations for action: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors or move them to a sheltered spot (e.g. plant pots, garden furniture, bicycles, etc.) before the wind event begins. Put away or roll up sun blinds and awnings, and close doors and windows
- Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: in the plains 60 - 90 km/h, above 2000 m 90 - 120 km/h
- Main wind direction: south to southeast3:Wind:2:MCH:227,230,231,232,235: -
Wind: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 27.04.2024, 08:00 - 29.04.2024, 00:00- Possible impacts: Breaking of smaller branches. Toppling of objects inadequately secured or free-standing objects
- Recommendations for action: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors or move them to a sheltered spot (e.g. plant pots, garden furniture, bicycles, etc.) before the wind event begins.
- Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: above 2000 m 100 - 130 km/h
- Main wind direction: southwest to south4:Wind:2:MCH:233,234,236,238,239,241,242,245,246,248,249,250,251,252: -
Snow: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 27.04.2024, 06:00 - 28.04.2024, 12:00- Warning valid above 1800 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. 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. 10 - 20 cm, above 1800 m a.s.l. 20 - 30 cm
- Snowfall limit: 1600 - 1900 m (rising)5:Snow:2:MCH:301,302: -
Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 26.04.2024, 17:00 - 27.04.2024, 18:00Dry avalanches: Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2+) in west to northeast to southeast facing aspects above 1800m.
Wet avalanches: Wet snow, Gliding snow. Danger level "moderate" (2) in all aspects below 2600m.6:Avalanches:2:SLF:1246,1312,1222,1245,2134,3113,1224,4111,2121,2133,3221,2124,1223,1228,1232,3114,1241,2131,1226,1112,1233,3311,2132,2211,1121,1212,1244,1243,3112,1227,1311,1225,1114,2122,2111,3211,1111,3223,1242,1113,1234,1213,3111,1231,3222,2123,2112,3224,1221,2221,2222,2212: -
Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 26.04.2024, 17:00 - 27.04.2024, 18:00Dry avalanches: Wind slab, Persistent weak layers. Danger level "moderate" (2=) in west to north to east facing aspects above 2200m.
Wet avalanches: Wet snow, Gliding snow. Danger level "moderate" (2) in all aspects below 2600m.7:Avalanches:2:SLF:4114,7123,4213,4214,7122,7124,4221,5111,5122,1247,5221,5113,5121,4211,4124,7121,5123,7113,2223,5112,4241,5124,4122,5231,4121,4215,4115,5211,4243,4212: -
Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 26.04.2024, 17:00 - 27.04.2024, 18:00Dry avalanches: Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2+) in all aspects above 2200m.
Wet avalanches: Wet snow, Gliding snow. Danger level "moderate" (2) in all aspects below 2600m.8:Avalanches:2:SLF:4222,4225,4223,4125,4116,4112,4113,4224,4123: -
Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 26.04.2024, 17:00 - 27.04.2024, 18:00Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2+) in all aspects above 2200m.9:Avalanches:2:SLF:4244,5212,6113,5215,4242,4231,6211,5223,5216,2224: -
Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 26.04.2024, 17:00 - 27.04.2024, 18:00New snow. Danger level "moderate" (2-) in all aspects above 1800m.10:Avalanches:2:SLF:6212,6131,6122,6132: -
Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 26.04.2024, 17:00 - 27.04.2024, 18:00Wind slab, Persistent weak layers. Danger level "moderate" (2=) in west to north to east facing aspects above 2200m.11:Avalanches:2:SLF:7222,7231,7126,5234,7125,7111,7115,7211,5233,5222,5214,5232,7221,7114,7112: -
Forest fire: Moderate danger, level 2
Effective from: 26.04.2024More information on measures in force in the cantons to be found on the FOEN Website.12:Forestfire:2:ForestFire:1003,1004,1016,1005,1000,1017,1011,1010,1001: -
Avalanches: No or minor danger, level 1
Validity: 26.04.2024, 17:00 - 27.04.2024, 18:00Gliding snow. Danger level "low" (1)13:Avalanches:1:SLF:8113,8114,8111,1122,1211,8112,8213,8211,8212:
