Corbeyrier, Vaud, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- Possible impacts: Rise in the level of bodies of water where the ground is already saturated.
- Recommendations for action: Observe any flood warnings issued by the Federal Office for the Environment FOEN. Keep away from bodies of water and steep slopes.
- Expected amounts: 50-80 mm
- Snowfall limit: 1100 - 1900 m

- Warning valid above 1800 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 1800 m a.s.l. 90 - 140 cm
- Snowfall limit: 1100 - 1900 m
- Peak phase of the event: Tue 18 - Wed 12, Thu 00 - Fri 03
- Intensifying conditions: -

- 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 1600 m 100 - 140 km/h
- Main wind direction southwest to west

- Warning valid above 1800 m a.s.l.
- Possible impacts: Icy conditions due to snow-covered roads.
- 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 the road owing to icy conditions.
- Expected amounts: above 1800 m a.s.l. 70 - 110 cm
- Snowfall limit: 1100 - 1900 m