Rovio, Ticino, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- Warning valid above 500 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 400 m a.s.l. 5 - 8 cm, above 600 m a.s.l. 8 - 20
- Snowfall limit: 400 m (sinking)
- Peak phase of the event: Fri 21 - Sat 03
- Intensifying conditions: -