Hemberg, St. Gallen, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- Possible impacts: Rising water level of streams in areas where the ground is already saturated.
- Recommendations for action: Stay away from watercourses and steep slopes.
- Expected amounts: 25 - 45 mm
- Snowfall limit: 1000 - 1600 m (rising)

- Possible impacts: Breaking of smaller branches. Toppling of objects inadequately secured or free-standing objects.
- 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: 60 - 90 km/h, above 1000 m  90 - 130 km/h
- Main wind direction west

- Warning valid above 1600 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 1200 m a.s.l. 10 - 30 cm, above 1600 m a.s.l. 30 - 50 cm
- Snowfall limit: 1000 - 1600 m
- Peak phase of the event: Mon 12 - Mon 18
- Intensifying conditions: accompanied by winds at gale force