Schönengrund, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- Possible impacts: Risk of skidding.
- Recommendations for action: Stay informed about the driving conditions (through radio, 163 telephone service, TV, media).
- Type of the danger: danger of slippery roads due to snow crust, above 500 m a.s.l.

- Warning valid above 800 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). Pay attention to daily avalanche bulletins and additional information from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalance Research SLF.
- Expected amounts: above 600 m a.s.l.  5-20 cm, above 800 m a.s.l.  30-70 cm
- Snowfall limit: 600 - 1200 m (sinking)