Concise, Vaud, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- Warning valid above 400 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 400 m a.s.l. 5 - 15 cm, above 800 m a.s.l. 10 - 20 cm
- Snowfall limit: 700 - 300 m (sinking)

- 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.
- Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: in the plains 70 - 80 km/h, above 600 m  100 km/h
- Main wind direction southwest to west