Büren zum Hof, Bern, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- 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) before the wind event begins. When driving, be prepared for crosswinds in exposed locations (e.g. on bridges), drive slowly and keep your distance from other vehicles.
- Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: in the plains 70 - 90 km/h, above 1000 m  90 - 110 km/h
- Main wind direction northeast

- 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 500 m a.s.l.