Schwarzenberg, Lucerne, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- Warning valid above 400 m a.s.l.
- Possible impacts: Slippery conditions due to snow-covered roads.
- Recommendations for action: Familiarise yourself with the driving conditions (by listening to the radio, calling the 163 service) before and during any journeys by car, and follow the instructions of the winter road maintenance services.
- Expected amounts: 5-15 cm
- Snowfall limit: 500-300 m (sinking)

- Warning valid above 500 m a.s.l.
- Possible impacts: Disruption to road, rail and air traffic.
- 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.
- Expected amounts: 5-15 cm, above 500 m a.s.l. 10-30 cm
- Snowfall limit: 500-400 m (sinking)
- Peak phase of the event: -
- Intensifying conditions: accompanied by winds at gale force