Rothenbrunnen, Grisons, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- Warning valid for all altitudes.
- 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).
- Expected amounts: 25 - 50 cm
- Snowfall limit: 1200 - 400 m (sinking)

- Warning valid above 600 m a.s.l.
- Possible impacts: Disruption to road, rail and air travel. Branches breaking off under the weight of the snowload. 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.
- Expected amounts: above 600 m a.s.l. 20 - 40 cm, above 1000 m a.s.l. 60 - 100 cm
- Snowfall limit: 1200 - 400 m (sinking)
- Peak phase of the event: Wed 18 - Fri 00
- Intensifying conditions: accompanied by winds at gale force

- 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 - 130 km/h
- Main wind direction northwest to north