Schönengrund, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- 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 1600 m 100 - 140 km/h
- Main wind direction southwest to west

- Warning valid above 1500 m a.s.l.
- 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). Check the daily avalanche bulletin and the additional information provided by the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF.
- Expected amounts: above 1500 m a.s.l. 40 - 90 cm, above 1000 m a.s.l. 10 - 30 cm
- Snowfall limit: 1000 - 1800 m