Seewen, Schwyz, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- Possible impacts: Breaking of smaller branches.
- Recommendations for action: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors or move them to a sheltered spot (e.g. plant pots, garden furniture, bicycles) before the wind event begins. Stay away from forests, trees and tree-lined avenues.
- Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: in the plains 70 - 80 km/h, above 800 m  100 km/h
- Main wind direction southwest to northwest

- Warning valid for all altitudes.
- 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. Pay attention to daily avalanche bulletins and additional information from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalance Research SLF.
- Expected amounts: 10-30 cm, above 1500 m a.s.l. 30-40 cm
- Snowfall limit: 500-1500 m