Blausee-Mitholz, Bern, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- Possible impacts: Breaking off of smaller branches.
- Recommendations for action: Before a storm: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors.
- Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: above 2000 m 90-120 km/h
- Main wind direction southwest to northwest

- Warning valid above 1500 m a.s.l.
- Possible impacts: Disruption to road, rail and air travel.
- Recommendations for action: Stay informed of the driving conditions (e.g. via radio, by calling the 163 telephone service, through television or online media). Check the daily avalanche bulletin and the additional information provided by the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF. Drive carefully on roads due to the risk of accidents.
- Expected amounts: above 1500 m a.s.l. 70 - 100 cm, above 800 m a.s.l. 30 - 50 cm
- Snowfall limit:  600 - 1500 m (sinking)
- Peak phase of the event: Mon 00 - Tue 03, Tue 14 - Wed 00
- Intensifying conditions: accompanied by winds at gale force