Erstfeld, Uri, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- Warning valid above 800 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).
- Expected amounts: above 800 m a.s.l. 20 - 50 cm, above 1000 m a.s.l.  40 - 65 cm
- Snowfall limit: 500 - 800 m
- Peak phase of the event: Mon 18 - Tue 09
- 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 1800 m 100 - 120 km/h
- Main wind direction northwest to north

- Warning valid above 1000 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.
- Expected amounts: above 700 m a.s.l. 15 - 30 cm, above 1000 m a.s.l.  40 - 80 cm
- Snowfall limit: 500 - 900 m