Losone, Ticino, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- Possible impacts: Breaking off of smaller branches. Toppling of objects that are unsecured or only inadequately secured.
- Recommendations for action: Before a storm: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors.
- Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: in the plains 50 - 80 km/h, above 1000 m  60 - 90 km/h
- Main wind direction north to northeast

- Warning valid above 800 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. Check that your car is suitable to drive in winter (winter tyres).
- Expected amounts: above 800 m a.s.l. 5 - 15 cm, above 1200 m a.s.l. 15 - 30 cm
- Snowfall limit: 500 - 800 m (sinking)