Muzzano, Ticino, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- Warning valid above 1000 m a.s.l.
- Possible impacts: Disruption to road, rail and air travel. Deterioration in the usability of 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). Stay away from forests and trees – danger of falling trees or branches under the weight of the snow. 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 1000 m a.s.l. 15-40 cm, above 1600 m a.s.l. 60-90 cm
- Snowfall limit: 1500 - 700 m (sinking)
- Peak phase of the event: Sat 15 - Sun 00
- Intensifying conditions: -

- Warning valid above 1200 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.
- Expected amounts: above 1200 m a.s.l. 20-40 cm, above 1600 m a.s.l. 50-80 cm
- Snowfall limit: 1500 - 800 m (sinking)
- Peak phase of the event: Sat 15 - Sun 00
- Intensifying conditions: -

- 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.
- Expected amounts: 50-90 mm
- Snowfall limit: 1500-800 m