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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: 28.04.2024, 17:00 - 29.04.2024, 18:00Dry avalanches: New snow. Danger level "considerable" (3=) in all aspects above 2400m.
Wet avalanches: Wet snow. Danger level "moderate" (2) in east to south to west facing aspects below 2600m.0:Avalanches:3:SLF:4232,6111,6121,6114: -
Avalanches: Considerable danger, level 3
Validity: 28.04.2024, 17:00 - 29.04.2024, 18:00Dry avalanches: Wind slab. Danger level "considerable" (3-) in west to north to east facing aspects above 2400m.
Wet avalanches: Wet snow. Danger level "moderate" (2) in east to south to west facing aspects below 2600m.1:Avalanches:3:SLF:7111,4242,4222,7211,4223,5216,6115,6113,1247,4225,5223,4113,4244,6112,4231,4241,6211,5233,4224,4112,4123,5212,4243,4125,2224,4116: -
Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 28.04.2024, 17:00 - 29.04.2024, 18:00Dry avalanches: Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2=) in west to north to east facing aspects above 2000m.
Wet avalanches: Wet snow, Gliding snow. Danger level "moderate" (2) in all aspects below 2600m.2:Avalanches:2:SLF:1311,1246,1312,1225,1245,1222,2134,1114,3113,2122,1224,4111,2111,2121,2133,2124,1111,1223,1228,3223,1232,3114,1241,1226,1242,1113,1234,1112,1233,3311,1213,3111,2132,2211,1231,3222,2123,3224,2221,1221,1121,1244,1243,3112,2222,1227,2212: -
Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 28.04.2024, 17:00 - 29.04.2024, 18:00Wet snow, Gliding snow. Danger level "moderate" (2) in all aspects below 2600m.3:Avalanches:2:SLF:3221,3211,2131,2112: -
Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 28.04.2024, 17:00 - 29.04.2024, 18:00Wet snow. Danger level "moderate" (2) in east to south to west facing aspects below 2600m.4:Avalanches:2:SLF:6132: -
Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 28.04.2024, 17:00 - 29.04.2024, 18:00Dry avalanches: Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2+) in all aspects above 2200m.
Wet avalanches: Wet snow. Danger level "moderate" (2) in east to south to west facing aspects below 2600m.5:Avalanches:2:SLF:7221,7222,6212,6131,6122,7112: -
Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 28.04.2024, 17:00 - 29.04.2024, 18:00Dry avalanches: Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2-) in west to north to east facing aspects above 2400m.
Wet avalanches: Wet snow, Gliding snow. Danger level "moderate" (2) in all aspects below 2600m.6:Avalanches:2:SLF:7231,5215,4114,7123,4213,4214,7122,7124,4221,5111,5122,5221,5113,5121,4211,4124,7121,5123,7113,5234,7126,7125,2223,7115,5112,5222,5124,4122,5214,5231,5232,7114,4121,4215,4115,5211,4212: -
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 south7: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 - 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 south8:Wind:2:MCH:233,234,236,238,239,241,242,245,246,248,249,250,251,252: -
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.9:Forestfire:2:ForestFire:1003,1004,1016,1005,1000,1017,1011,1010,1001: -
Avalanches: No or minor danger, level 1
Validity: 28.04.2024, 17:00 - 29.04.2024, 18:00Gliding snow. Danger level "low" (1)10:Avalanches:1:SLF:1212,8113,8114,8111,1122,1211,8112,8213,8211,8212:
