Bosco, Ticino, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- Warning valid above 600 m a.s.l.
- Possible impacts: Disruption to road, rail and air traffic. Risk of skidding owing to snow-covered roads.
- Recommendations for action: Before and during a car journey, get information on the driving conditions (radio, 163 telephone service), and follow the instructions issued by the winter road maintenance services. Pay attention to daily avalanche bulletins and additional information from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalance Research SLF.
- Expected amounts: above 600 m a.s.l. 5 - 10 cm, above 1000 m a.s.l. 10 - 20 cm
- Snowfall limit: 300-600 m
- Peak phase of the event: Tue 03 - Tue 10
- Intensifying conditions: -

- Possible impacts: Breaking of smaller branches. 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) before the wind event begins. Stay away from forests, trees and tree-lined avenues.
- Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: in the plains 70 - 90 km/h, above 1500 m  100 -130 km/h
- Main wind direction south to southeast