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Zürich

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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: 19.04.2024, 10:44

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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: 19.04.2024, 08:00 - 19.04.2024, 18:00

New snow, Wind slab. Danger level "considerable" (3=) in all aspects above 2000m.

Affected regions
Bex-Villars, Bisistal, Blüemlisalp, Brienz-Interlaken, Central Glarus, Conthey-Fully, Engelberg, Engstligen, Gadmertal, Grindelwald, Guttannen, Hasliberg – Rosenlaui, Iffigen, Jungfrau – Schilthorn, Konkordia region, Lauterbrunnen, Leukerbad - Lötschental, Maderanertal, Meiental, Melchtal, Montana, Schreckhorn, Schächental, Southern Glarus-Grosstal, Southern Glarus-Sernftal, Uri Rotstock, Wildhorn

Affected regions
Bex-Villars, Bisistal, Blüemlisalp, Brienz-Interlaken, Central Glarus, Conthey-Fully, Engelberg, Engstligen, Gadmertal, Grindelwald, Guttannen, Hasliberg – Rosenlaui, Iffigen, Jungfrau – Schilthorn, Konkordia region, Lauterbrunnen, Leukerbad - Lötschental, Maderanertal, Meiental, Melchtal, Montana, Schreckhorn, Schächental, Southern Glarus-Grosstal, Southern Glarus-Sernftal, Uri Rotstock, Wildhorn

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:

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

Avalanches: Considerable danger, level 3

Validity: 19.04.2024, 08:00 - 19.04.2024, 18:00

New snow, Wind slab. Danger level "considerable" (3-) in west to northeast to southeast facing aspects above 2000m.

Affected regions

Affected regions

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:

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: 18.04.2024

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
© Federal Office for the Environment FOEN
Snow: Moderate danger, level 2

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 m

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

3: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
© Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology MeteoSwiss
Snow: Moderate danger, level 2

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)

Affected regions

Affected regions

4:Snow:2:MCH:228,229,230,231,232,233,234,235,236,237,238,241:

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

Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2

Validity: 19.04.2024, 08:00 - 19.04.2024, 18:00

Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2=) in west to northeast to southeast facing aspects above 1800m.

Affected regions

Affected regions

5: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: 19.04.2024, 08:00 - 19.04.2024, 18:00

Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2-) in west to northeast to southeast facing aspects above 2400m.

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

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

6: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:

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: 19.04.2024, 08:00 - 19.04.2024, 18:00

Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2+) in all aspects above 2000m.

Affected regions

Affected regions

7:Avalanches:2:SLF:4244,5215,5112,4241,4214,7122,4122,5111,4112,4123,5212,4215,4115,5113,5121,4124,4125,2224,4116,4113:

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: 18.04.2024

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

Affected regions
Bergell / Bregaglia (GR), Bergün Filisur (GR), Domleschg (GR), Dorneck / Thierstein (SO), Jura Südfuss - Olten (SO), Jura Südfuss - Solothurn (SO), Moesano (GR), Northern Ticino (TI), Olten - Mittelland (SO), Prättigau (GR), Rheintal (GR), Rheinwald (GR), Samnaun (GR), San Bernadino (GR), Schams - Albula (GR), Schanfigg (GR), Scuol-Valsot (GR), Solothurn - Mittelland (SO), Surselva bassa (GR), Surselva ota (GR), Surses (GR), Tavau - Klosters (GR), Thal (SO), Val Müstair (GR), Val Poschiavo / Puschlav (GR), Zernez (GR)

Affected regions
Bergell / Bregaglia (GR), Bergün Filisur (GR), Domleschg (GR), Dorneck / Thierstein (SO), Jura Südfuss - Olten (SO), Jura Südfuss - Solothurn (SO), Moesano (GR), Northern Ticino (TI), Olten - Mittelland (SO), Prättigau (GR), Rheintal (GR), Rheinwald (GR), Samnaun (GR), San Bernadino (GR), Schams - Albula (GR), Schanfigg (GR), Scuol-Valsot (GR), Solothurn - Mittelland (SO), Surselva bassa (GR), Surselva ota (GR), Surses (GR), Tavau - Klosters (GR), Thal (SO), Val Müstair (GR), Val Poschiavo / Puschlav (GR), Zernez (GR)

8: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:

Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour
© Federal Office for the Environment FOEN
Avalanches: No or minor danger, level 1

Avalanches: No or minor danger, level 1

Validity: 19.04.2024, 08:00 - 19.04.2024, 18:00

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

Affected regions

Affected regions

9:Avalanches:1:SLF:7222,7231,7111,6212,6131,6122,7115,7211,5233,7221,6115,7112,6121,6114:

Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour
© WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF
Avalanches: No or minor danger, level 1

Avalanches: No or minor danger, level 1

Validity: 19.04.2024, 08:00 - 19.04.2024, 18:00

Wind slab. Danger level "low" (1)

Affected regions

Affected regions

10:Avalanches:1:SLF:8113,8114,8111,1122,1211,8112,8213,8211,8212:

Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour
© WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF
Earthquakes: No or minor danger, level 1

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.

Affected regions

Affected regions

11:Earthquake:1:MCH:139,140,141,142,150,151,159,160:465,22

Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour
© Swiss Seismological Service (SED) at ETH Zurich
No warnings available.

No warnings available.

No warnings available for the selected regions and water bodies.