Schänis, St. Gallen, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- Warning valid above 1000 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. Equip your car for winter (e.g. fit winter tyres and snow chains)
- Expected amounts: above 600 m a.s.l. 5 - 10 cm, above 800 m a.s.l. 10 - 30 cm, above 1200 m a.s.l. 40 - 80 cm
- Snowfall limit: 500 - 1200 m

- Possible impacts: Plants could be damaged by frost
- Recommendations for action: Cover plants with a protective layer, or place pot plants that are particularly susceptible to frost damage against a house wall or indoors.
- Lowest temperatures near ground: 0 to -4 degrees (moderate ground frost)