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Current natural hazards situation in Switzerland

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Zürich

Bern

Luzern

Altdorf

Schwyz

Sarnen

Glarus

Zug

Fribourg

Solothurn

Basel

Liestal

Schaffhausen

Appenzell

St. Gallen

Chur

Aarau

Frauenfeld

Bellinzona

Lausanne

Sion

Neuchâtel

Genève

Delémont

Interlaken

La Chaux-de-Fonds

Andermatt

Scuol

St. Moritz

Thun

Naters

Lugano

Vaduz

Baden

Martigny

Monthey

Rapperswil

Davos

Adelboden

Obersaxen

Thusis

Scuol

Huttwil

Faido

Overview

Aarau

Baden

Wohlen

Rheinfelden

Zofingen

Appenzell

Heiden

Urnäsch

Bern

Biel

Thun

Burgdorf

Interlaken

Reinach

Liestal

Basel

Vaduz

Balzers

Mauren

Fribourg

Bulle

Murten

Genève

Glarus

Näfels

Schwanden

Chur

St. Moritz

Klosters

Davos

Delémont

Porrentruy

Bassecourt

Saignelégier

Luzern

Neuchâtel

Stans

Sarnen

Engelberg

Giswil

St. Gallen

Wil

Rapperswil

Schaffhausen

Thayngen

Stein am Rhein

Hallau

Solothurn

Olten

Einsiedeln

Wollerau

Siebnen

Brunnen

Frauenfeld

Kreuzlingen

Arbon

Weinfelden

Romanshorn

Lugano

Locarno

Bellinzona

Altdorf

Erstfeld

Andermatt

Lausanne

Yverdon-les-Bains

Nyon

Vevey

Morges

Sion

Martigny

Sierre

Monthey

Naters

Zug

Rotkreuz

Zürich

Winterthur

Uster

Wetzikon

Dietikon

La Chaux-de-Fonds

Adelboden

Grindelwald

Obersaxen

Thusis

Scuol

Wattwil

Bad Zurzach

Huttwil

Langnau im Emmental

Wolhusen

Faido

Updated on: 16.04.2024, 17:00

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No danger level

No danger level

No evaluation
No or minor danger
Danger level 1 (No or minor danger)
Explanation of the danger level 1:
- Avalanches: no danger
- Earthquakes: potentially felt
- Floods: transport disruption and damage are not normally to be expected.
- Forest fires: small fires cannot be entirely ruled out
- Meteorological phenomena: no (particular) danger, no warnings in place
Moderate danger
Danger level 2 (Moderate danger)
Explanation of the danger level 2:
- Avalanches: very little danger
- Earthquakes: felt across a wide area, no likelihood of damage to buildings
- Floods: rivers are unlikely to burst their banks and floods are unlikely but not impossible
- Forest fires: local fires can start spontaneously
- Meteorological phenomena that are normal for the respective season
Considerable danger
Danger level 3 (Considerable danger)
Explanation of the danger level 3:
- Avalanches: exposed objects (mostly sections of transportation routes) can be endangered
- Earthquakes: felt across a wide area, likelihood of minor damage to buildings
- Floods: rivers may burst their banks locally in exposed places and flooding may occur.
- Forest fires: surface fires are likely
- Meteorological phenomena of an intensity slightly superior to the normal
High danger
Danger level 4 (High danger)
Explanation of the danger level 4:
- Avalanches: exposed objects (mostly sections of transportation routes, but in isolated cases also buildings) can be endangered
- Earthquakes: felt strongly, likelihood of severe damage to buildings
- Floods: rivers may increasingly burst their banks and flooding may occur
- Forest fires: surface fires are very likely
- Meteorological phenomena of unusual intensity
Very high danger
Danger level 5 (Very high danger)
Explanation of the danger level 5:
- Avalanches: transportation routes and settlements can be seriously endangered
- Earthquakes: felt strongly, high likelihood of widespread and severe damage to buildings
- Floods: rivers may burst their banks and flooding may occur in many places
- Forest fires: fires can start at any time
- Meteorological phenomena of very high intensity
Obey in any event the orders issued by your local authorities and be prepared for exceptional measures.
Explanation of the danger levels
General recommendations for action

Danger level 1 (No or minor danger)

Danger level 2 (Moderate danger)

Danger level 3 (Considerable danger)

Danger level 4 (High danger)

Danger level 5 (Very high danger)

No danger level

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Current warnings issued for Switzerland

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Avalanches: Considerable danger, level 3

Avalanches: Considerable danger, level 3

Validity: 16.04.2024, 17:00 - 17.04.2024, 18:00

New snow. Danger level "considerable" (3=) in all aspects above 2200m.

Affected regions
Bex-Villars, Bisistal, Blüemlisalp, Central Glarus, Conthey-Fully, Emosson, Engelberg, Engstligen, Flims, Gadmertal, Grimsel Pass, Guttannen, Génépi, Iffigen, Jungfrau – Schilthorn, Konkordia region, Leukerbad - Lötschental, Maderanertal, Meiental, Montana, Monthey-Val d'Illiez, Northern Obergoms, Northern Tujetsch, Northern Urseren, Schreckhorn, Schächental, Southern Glarus-Grosstal, Southern Glarus-Sernftal, Uri Rotstock, Val d'Entremont-Val Ferret, Wildhorn

Affected regions
Bex-Villars, Bisistal, Blüemlisalp, Central Glarus, Conthey-Fully, Emosson, Engelberg, Engstligen, Flims, Gadmertal, Grimsel Pass, Guttannen, Génépi, Iffigen, Jungfrau – Schilthorn, Konkordia region, Leukerbad - Lötschental, Maderanertal, Meiental, Montana, Monthey-Val d'Illiez, Northern Obergoms, Northern Tujetsch, Northern Urseren, Schreckhorn, Schächental, Southern Glarus-Grosstal, Southern Glarus-Sernftal, Uri Rotstock, Val d'Entremont-Val Ferret, Wildhorn

0:Avalanches:3:SLF:1246,1312,1225,4114,1245,2134,1114,3113,4213,2122,4111,1247,1223,1232,3114,4211,1234,4113,2223,2211,5124,4112,2221,4121,1243,3112,2222,1227,5211,4243,2212:

Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour
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Avalanches: Considerable danger, level 3

Avalanches: Considerable danger, level 3

Validity: 16.04.2024, 17:00 - 17.04.2024, 18:00

Wind slab. Danger level "considerable" (3-) in northwest to east to south facing aspects above 2200m.

Affected regions
Adelboden, Aigle-Leysin, Alpstein – Alvier, Arolla, Brienz-Interlaken, Calanda, Eastern Silvretta, Flumserberg, Gersau, Glaubenberg, Grindelwald, Gstaad, Hasliberg – Rosenlaui, Haut Val de Bagnes, Hohgant, Kandersteg, Lauterbrunnen, Lenk, Leuk, Liechtenstein, Martigny-Verbier, Melchtal, Mountet, Northern Glarus, Northern Prättigau, Obersimmental, Pays d'Enhaut, Pilatus, Reckingen, Riederalp, Sarganserland, Southern Obergoms, Southern Tujetsch, Southern Urseren, Stoos, Val d'Anniviers, Val d'Hérens, Val Sumvitg, Vouvry, Western Silvretta, Ybrig

Affected regions
Adelboden, Aigle-Leysin, Alpstein – Alvier, Arolla, Brienz-Interlaken, Calanda, Eastern Silvretta, Flumserberg, Gersau, Glaubenberg, Grindelwald, Gstaad, Hasliberg – Rosenlaui, Haut Val de Bagnes, Hohgant, Kandersteg, Lauterbrunnen, Lenk, Leuk, Liechtenstein, Martigny-Verbier, Melchtal, Mountet, Northern Glarus, Northern Prättigau, Obersimmental, Pays d'Enhaut, Pilatus, Reckingen, Riederalp, Sarganserland, Southern Obergoms, Southern Tujetsch, Southern Urseren, Stoos, Val d'Anniviers, Val d'Hérens, Val Sumvitg, Vouvry, Western Silvretta, Ybrig

1:Avalanches:3:SLF:1311,5215,1222,4214,1224,7122,2111,5111,2121,2133,2124,5113,1228,5121,3223,1241,4124,1226,1242,1113,1112,1233,3311,1213,4244,3111,2132,4241,1231,3222,4122,2123,3224,4123,5212,1244,4215,4115,4125,2224,4116:

Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour
© WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF
Forest fire: Considerable danger, level 3

Forest fire: Considerable danger, level 3

Effective from: 16.04.2024

More information on measures in force in the cantons to be found on the FOEN Website.

Affected regions

Affected regions

2:Forestfire:3:ForestFire:2102,2101:

Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour
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Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2

Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2

Validity: 16.04.2024, 17:00 - 17.04.2024, 18:00

Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2=) in all aspects above 1800m.

Affected regions

Affected regions

3:Avalanches:2:SLF:1212,3221,3211,1111,2131,2112,1221,1121:

Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour
© WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF
Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2

Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2

Validity: 16.04.2024, 17:00 - 17.04.2024, 18:00

Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2=) in all aspects above 2400m.

Affected regions
Albulatal, alto Moesano, Avers, Bernina region, Binntal, Bivio, Corvatsch, Davos, Domleschg – Lenzerheide, Lower Val Poschiavo, Lower Valleys of Visp, Mattmark, Monte Rosa, Northern Simplon region, Obersaxen – Safien Valley, Rheinwald, Saas Fee, Samnaun, Savognin, Schams, Schanfigg, Southern Prättigau, Southern Simplon region, St Moritz, Sur Tasna, Turtmanntal, Upper Val Poschiavo, Upper Valle Leventina, Val Bedretto, Val Blenio, Val Bregaglia, Val Chamuera, Val dal Spöl, Val Müstair, Val S-charl, Val Suot, Zermatt, Zervreila, Zuoz

Affected regions
Albulatal, alto Moesano, Avers, Bernina region, Binntal, Bivio, Corvatsch, Davos, Domleschg – Lenzerheide, Lower Val Poschiavo, Lower Valleys of Visp, Mattmark, Monte Rosa, Northern Simplon region, Obersaxen – Safien Valley, Rheinwald, Saas Fee, Samnaun, Savognin, Schams, Schanfigg, Southern Prättigau, Southern Simplon region, St Moritz, Sur Tasna, Turtmanntal, Upper Val Poschiavo, Upper Valle Leventina, Val Bedretto, Val Blenio, Val Bregaglia, Val Chamuera, Val dal Spöl, Val Müstair, Val S-charl, Val Suot, Zermatt, Zervreila, Zuoz

4:Avalanches:2:SLF:7231,7222,7111,4242,4222,7123,7211,4223,5216,7124,4221,5122,6113,4225,5221,4232,6111,5223,7112,7121,5123,7113,5234,7126,7125,6112,7115,4231,5112,6211,5233,5222,5214,5231,5232,4224,7114,7221,4212:

Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour
© WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF
Forest fire: Moderate danger, level 2

Forest fire: Moderate danger, level 2

Effective from: 16.04.2024

More information on measures in force in the cantons to be found on the FOEN Website.

Affected regions
Aaretal (BE), Ajoie (JU), Beatenberg / Unterseen (BE), Bergell / Bregaglia (GR), Bergün Filisur (GR), Berner Jura Ost (BE), Berner Jura West (BE), Delémont (JU), Diemtigtal (BE), Domleschg (GR), Dorneck / Thierstein (SO), Emmental Süd (BE), Entschligental (BE), Franches-Montagnes (JU), Frutig- / Kiental (BE), Grimselregion (BE), Grindelwald (BE), Grosses Moos (BE), Gürbetal (BE), Habkern (BE), Innertkirchen / Gadmen (BE), Innertkirchen/ Urbachtal (BE), Jura Südfuss - Olten (SO), Jura Südfuss - Solothurn (SO), Jurasüdfuss Biel/Bienne (BE), Jurasüdfuss Oberaargau, Kandersteg (BE), Kiesental (BE), Lauterbrunnen (BE), Meiringen Schattseite (BE), Meiringen Sonnseite (BE), Moesano (GR), Niedersimmental (BE), Northern Ticino (TI), Nördlich Brienzersee (BE), Nördlich Thunersee (BE), Oberaargau Nord (BE), Oberaargau Süd (BE), Olten - Mittelland (SO), Plateau de Diesse (BE), Prättigau (GR), Region Bern (BE), Region Biel/Bienne (BE), Region Burgdorf (BE), Region Gantrisch (BE), Region Lenk (BE), Region Napf (BE), Region Zweisimmen (BE), Rheintal (GR), Rheinwald (GR), Rüti/ Büren (BE), Saanenland (BE), Samnaun (GR), San Bernadino (GR), Saxeten / Bödeli (BE), Schams - Albula (GR), Schanfigg (GR), Schwarzenburg/ Längenberg (BE), Scuol-Valsot (GR), Seeland Ost (BE), Sensenlauf (BE), Solothurn - Mittelland (SO), Surselva bassa (GR), Surselva ota (GR), Surses (GR), Südlich Brienzersee (BE), Südlich Thunersee (BE), Tavau - Klosters (GR), Thal (SO), Thun (BE), Untere Emme (BE), Urtenental (BE), Val Müstair (GR), Val Poschiavo / Puschlav (GR), Worblental (BE), Zernez (GR), Zulgtal (BE)

Affected regions
Aaretal (BE), Ajoie (JU), Beatenberg / Unterseen (BE), Bergell / Bregaglia (GR), Bergün Filisur (GR), Berner Jura Ost (BE), Berner Jura West (BE), Delémont (JU), Diemtigtal (BE), Domleschg (GR), Dorneck / Thierstein (SO), Emmental Süd (BE), Entschligental (BE), Franches-Montagnes (JU), Frutig- / Kiental (BE), Grimselregion (BE), Grindelwald (BE), Grosses Moos (BE), Gürbetal (BE), Habkern (BE), Innertkirchen / Gadmen (BE), Innertkirchen/ Urbachtal (BE), Jura Südfuss - Olten (SO), Jura Südfuss - Solothurn (SO), Jurasüdfuss Biel/Bienne (BE), Jurasüdfuss Oberaargau, Kandersteg (BE), Kiesental (BE), Lauterbrunnen (BE), Meiringen Schattseite (BE), Meiringen Sonnseite (BE), Moesano (GR), Niedersimmental (BE), Northern Ticino (TI), Nördlich Brienzersee (BE), Nördlich Thunersee (BE), Oberaargau Nord (BE), Oberaargau Süd (BE), Olten - Mittelland (SO), Plateau de Diesse (BE), Prättigau (GR), Region Bern (BE), Region Biel/Bienne (BE), Region Burgdorf (BE), Region Gantrisch (BE), Region Lenk (BE), Region Napf (BE), Region Zweisimmen (BE), Rheintal (GR), Rheinwald (GR), Rüti/ Büren (BE), Saanenland (BE), Samnaun (GR), San Bernadino (GR), Saxeten / Bödeli (BE), Schams - Albula (GR), Schanfigg (GR), Schwarzenburg/ Längenberg (BE), Scuol-Valsot (GR), Seeland Ost (BE), Sensenlauf (BE), Solothurn - Mittelland (SO), Surselva bassa (GR), Surselva ota (GR), Surses (GR), Südlich Brienzersee (BE), Südlich Thunersee (BE), Tavau - Klosters (GR), Thal (SO), Thun (BE), Untere Emme (BE), Urtenental (BE), Val Müstair (GR), Val Poschiavo / Puschlav (GR), Worblental (BE), Zernez (GR), Zulgtal (BE)

5:Forestfire:2:ForestFire:1802,310,326,314,1018,320,1014,343,1102,1804,1803,1000,1805,311,321,1101,2100,1001,1801,335,350,313,338,325,319,1800,337,323,318,339,333,309,332,301,308,334,322,342,1100,324,328,340,1007,1017,1011,1010,1019,1003,1006,1016,317,329,330,312,327,1009,1008,1012,1013,1002,1004,307,315,345,306,346,336,303,344,347,305,331,1005,341,302,316,304:

Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour
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Snow: Moderate danger, level 2

Snow: Moderate danger, level 2

Validity: 16.04.2024, 00:00 - 18.04.2024, 00:00

- Warning valid above 1400 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 1400 m a.s.l. 30 - 60 cm, above 1000 m a.s.l. 15 - 30 cm
- Snowfall limit: 1300 - 700 m (sinking)

Affected regions
Adelboden-Kandersteg, Appenzell, Brienz-Interlaken, Einsiedeln-Wägital, Erstfeld-Engelberg, Flüelen-Unterschächen, Frutigen-Kiental, Gersau-Engelbergertal, Glarus Nord-Mitte, Glarus Süd-Grosstal, Glarus Süd-Sernftal, Goldau-Ägeri, Grindelwald, Innertkirchen-Guttannen, Kerenzerberg-Seeztal, Küblis-Klosters, Landquart-Chur, Lauterbrunnen-Wilderswil, Liechtenstein, Linthebene-Gaster, Luzern-Alpnach, Maderanertal, Meiringen-Gadmertal, Muotathal, Niedersimmental, Obersimmental, Obertoggenburg, Saanen-Gsteig, Sarganserland, Sarnen-Lungern, Schangnau-Sigriswil, Schiers, St. Stephan-Lenk, Urner Oberland, Werdenberg

Affected regions
Adelboden-Kandersteg, Appenzell, Brienz-Interlaken, Einsiedeln-Wägital, Erstfeld-Engelberg, Flüelen-Unterschächen, Frutigen-Kiental, Gersau-Engelbergertal, Glarus Nord-Mitte, Glarus Süd-Grosstal, Glarus Süd-Sernftal, Goldau-Ägeri, Grindelwald, Innertkirchen-Guttannen, Kerenzerberg-Seeztal, Küblis-Klosters, Landquart-Chur, Lauterbrunnen-Wilderswil, Liechtenstein, Linthebene-Gaster, Luzern-Alpnach, Maderanertal, Meiringen-Gadmertal, Muotathal, Niedersimmental, Obersimmental, Obertoggenburg, Saanen-Gsteig, Sarganserland, Sarnen-Lungern, Schangnau-Sigriswil, Schiers, St. Stephan-Lenk, Urner Oberland, Werdenberg

6: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:

Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour
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Snow: Moderate danger, level 2

Snow: Moderate danger, level 2

Validity: 16.04.2024, 00:00 - 18.04.2024, 00:00

- 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.
- Expected amounts: above 1000 m a.s.l. 15-30 cm, above 1500 m a.s.l. 20-40 cm
- Snowfall limit: 1000-800 m (sinking)

Affected regions

Affected regions

7:Snow:2:MCH:227,228,229,230,231,232,233,234,235,237,238:

Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour
© Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology MeteoSwiss
Wind: Moderate danger, level 2

Wind: Moderate danger, level 2

Validity: 16.04.2024, 00:00 - 17.04.2024, 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.
- Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: in the plains 60 - 80 km/h
- Main wind direction: north

Affected regions

Affected regions

8:Wind:2:MCH:301,302,303,304,305,306,307,308,309,310,311,312,313:

Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour
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Avalanches: No or minor danger, level 1

Avalanches: No or minor danger, level 1

Validity: 16.04.2024, 17:00 - 17.04.2024, 18:00

No distinct avalanche problem. Danger level "low" (1)

Affected regions

Affected regions

9:Avalanches:1:SLF:6212,6115,6131,6122,6121,6114:

Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour
© WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF
No warnings available.

No warnings available.

No warnings available for the selected regions and water bodies.