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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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Forest fire: Considerable danger, level 3
Effective from: 13.09.2024More information on measures in force in the cantons to be found on the FOEN Website.0:Forestfire:3:ForestFire:2101,2102,2430,2432: -
Avalanches: Considerable danger, level 3
Validity: 12.09.2024, 17:00 - 13.09.2024, 18:00Dry avalanches: Wind slab. Danger level "considerable" (3-) in all aspects above 2800m.
Wet avalanches: Gliding snow. Danger level "moderate" (2)1:Avalanches:3:SLF:1246,2223,1245,2211,4213,3113,2122,5124,5111,3224,2221,1247,1243,3112,2222,1232,5211,4211,1234,2212: -
Slippery roads: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 13.09.2024, 15:00 - 14.09.2024, 10:00- Possible impacts: Risk of skidding
- Recommendations for action: Stay informed about the driving conditions (through radio, 163 telephone service, TV, media). Drive carefully and maintain a greater distance from other vehicles
- Type of the danger: danger of slippery roads due to snow crust, above 1500 m a.s.l.2:Slippery-Road:2:MCH:304: -
Forest fire: Moderate danger, level 2
Effective from: 13.09.2024More information on measures in force in the cantons to be found on the FOEN Website.3:Forestfire:2:ForestFire:2100,2433,2431,2438,2434,2428,2425,2423,2439,2440,2437,2436,2435,2427: -
Wind: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 13.09.2024, 10:00 - 14.09.2024, 11:00- Possible impacts: Breaking of smaller branches.
- 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. Keep off exposed places such as rooftop areas and rock ledges
- Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: above 2000 m 100-120 km/h
- Main wind direction: north4:Wind:2:MCH:122,129,130,137,138,148,149,156,157,158,165,166,172,173,174,181,184,187,188,242,246,249,315,316: -
Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 12.09.2024, 17:00 - 13.09.2024, 18:00Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2=) in north to southeast to southwest facing aspects above 2800m.5:Avalanches:2:SLF:1225,1312,5112,4114,4241,1114,4214,7122,4111,5231,5232,5122,4121,5221,4215,1223,5113,1227,5121,4243,7121,5123: -
Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 12.09.2024, 17:00 - 13.09.2024, 18:00Gliding snow. Danger level "moderate" (2)6:Avalanches:2:SLF:2134,3223,3114,3222,3311: -
Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 12.09.2024, 17:00 - 13.09.2024, 18:00Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2-) in north to southeast to southwest facing aspects above 3200m.7:Avalanches:2:SLF:5234,7111,4222,4223,4112,4224,4123,7114,4225,4232,4125,7112,4116,4113: -
Wind: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 12.09.2024, 16:55 - 14.09.2024, 11:00- 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. Stay away from forests, trees and tree-lined avenues. Keep off exposed places such as rooftop areas and rock ledges
- Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: in the plains 60 - 90 km/h, above 1200 m 70 - 100 km/h, above 2000 m 100 - 130 km/h
- Main wind direction: north8:Wind:2:MCH:301,302,303,304,312,313: -
Wind: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 12.09.2024, 12:00 - 15.09.2024, 18:00- 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. Put away or roll up sun blinds and awnings, and close doors and windows. Keep off exposed places such as rooftop areas and rock ledges
- Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: in the plains 60 - 90 km/h, above 1000 m 70 - 100 km/h, above 1600 m 80 - 110 km /h
- Main wind direction: north9:Wind:2:MCH:305,306,307,308,309,310,311: -
Snow: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 12.09.2024, 10:00 - 14.09.2024, 10:00- Warning valid above 1600 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 1600 m a.s.l. 25 - 45 cm, above 1200 m a.s.l. 5 - 25 cm
- Snowfall limit: 1100 - 1600 m10:Snow:2:MCH:113,121,122,128,129,130,136,137,138,146,147,148,149,153,154,155,156,157,163,164,165,169,170,171,172,176,177,178,179,182,183,185,186: -
Snow: Moderate danger, level 2
Validity: 12.09.2024, 10:00 - 14.09.2024, 10:00- Warning valid above 1600 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 1600 m a.s.l. 25 - 45 cm, above 1200 m a.s.l. 5 - 25 cm
- Snowfall limit: 1100 - 1600 m11:Snow:2:MCH:168:
