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Current natural hazards situation in Switzerland

Updated on: 21.11.2024, 13:03
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Current warnings issued for Switzerland

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  • Snow: High danger, level 4

    Validity: 21.11.2024, 15:00 - 22.11.2024, 06:00
    - Warning valid for all altitudes.
    - Possible impacts: Disruption to road, rail and air traffic. Falling branches and trees as a result of the weight of their snowload. Potential interruption of electricity supply and/or telephone network
    - 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. Stay away from forests and trees (danger of falling trees or branches under the weight of the snow). Be careful of snow sliding from roofs
    - Expected amounts: 20-30 cm, above 800 m a.s.l. 20-40 cm
    - Snowfall limit: 0-400 m
    - Peak phase of the event: Thu 17 - Fri 00
    - Intensifying conditions: -
    0:Snow:4:MCH:103,104,116,102,115:
  • Snow: High danger, level 4

    Validity: 21.11.2024, 12:00 - 22.11.2024, 03:00
    - Warning valid for all altitudes.
    - Possible impacts: Disruption to road, rail and air traffic. Falling branches and trees as a result of the weight of their snowload. Impassable sections of road. Potential interruption of electricity supply and/or telephone network
    - 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. Stay away from forests and trees (danger of falling trees or branches under the weight of the snow). Avoid travelling by car. Be careful of snow sliding from roofs
    - Expected amounts: above 300 m a.s.l. 20-30 cm, above 800 m a.s.l. 20-40 cm
    - Snowfall limit: 300 m
    - Peak phase of the event: Thu 15 - Fri 00
    - Intensifying conditions: -
    1:Snow:4:MCH:203,204,201:
  • Snow: Considerable danger, level 3

    Validity: 21.11.2024, 15:00 - 22.11.2024, 06:00
    - Warning valid for all altitudes.
    - Possible impacts: Disruption to road, rail and air traffic. Branches breaking due to snowload. Risk of skidding owing to snow-covered roads
    - 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. Stay away from forests and trees (danger of falling trees or branches under the weight of the snow)
    - Expected amounts: 10 - 25 cm, above 800 m a.s.l. 20 - 40 cm
    - Snowfall limit: 0 - 400 m
    - Peak phase of the event: Thu 18 - Fri 00
    - Intensifying conditions: -
    2:Snow:3:MCH:140,160,134,169,132,167,133,162,141,117,124,139,159,152,101,126,150,176,153,175,114,145,161,144,105,125,106,143,131,154,170,142,163,151,168,123:
  • Snow: Considerable danger, level 3

    Validity: 21.11.2024, 14:00 - 22.11.2024, 03:00
    - Warning valid for all altitudes.
    - Possible impacts: Disruption to road, rail and air traffic. Branches breaking due to snowload
    - 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: above 300 m a.s.l. 10 - 30 cm
    - Snowfall limit: en plaine
    - Peak phase of the event: -
    - Intensifying conditions: -
    3:Snow:3:MCH:202,205,208,207,209,206:
  • Snow: Considerable danger, level 3

    Validity: 21.11.2024, 12:00 - 22.11.2024, 06:00
    - Warning valid above 1000 m a.s.l.
    - Possible impacts: Disruption to road, rail and air traffic. Branches breaking due to snowload
    - 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: above 1000 m a.s.l. 20 - 40 cm, above 1500 m a.s.l. 40 - 60 cm
    - Snowfall limit: plaine - 1600 m (rising)
    - Peak phase of the event: -
    - Intensifying conditions: accompanied by winds at gale force
    4:Snow:3:MCH:232,234,233,231:
  • Snow: Considerable danger, level 3

    Validity: 21.11.2024, 12:00 - 22.11.2024, 06:00
    - Warning valid above 400 m a.s.l.
    - Possible impacts: Disruption to road, rail and air traffic. Branches breaking due to snowload
    - 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: above 400 m a.s.l. 10 - 20 cm, above 1500 m a.s.l. 20 - 40 cm
    - Snowfall limit: en plaine
    - Peak phase of the event: -
    - Intensifying conditions: -
    5:Snow:3:MCH:247,246,242,243,251,239,240,244:
  • Avalanches: Considerable danger, level 3

    Validity: 20.11.2024, 17:00 - 21.11.2024, 18:00
    Dry avalanches: New snow. Danger level "considerable" (3-) in all aspects above 2600m.
    Wet-snow avalanches. Danger level "moderate" (2) in all aspects below 2000m.
    6:Avalanches:3:SLF:1225,1312,1223,1227,1114,1232,4111,1234:
  • Avalanches: Considerable danger, level 3

    Validity: 20.11.2024, 17:00 - 21.11.2024, 18:00
    New snow. Danger level "considerable" (3-) in all aspects above 2600m.
    7:Avalanches:3:SLF:1246,4242,4222,4114,1245,3113,4213,4223,2122,4214,4221,1247,6111,4211,4124,4113,4244,2223,4231,2211,4241,5124,4122,4112,3224,4123,2221,4121,1243,3112,2222,4215,4115,5211,4243,4125,4212,2224,2212,4116:
  • Snow: Moderate danger, level 2

    Validity: 21.11.2024, 15:00 - 22.11.2024, 06:00
    - Warning valid above 1500 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. Pay attention to daily avalanche bulletins and additional information from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalance Research SLF
    - Expected amounts: 1 - 8 cm, above 800 m a.s.l. 5 - 20 cm, above 1500 m a.s.l. 20 - 40 cm
    - Snowfall limit: 400 - 2000 m
    8:Snow:2:MCH:107,135,108,147,119,110,137,130,128,146,121,136,112,120,109,129,155,111,122,127,118,113,138:
  • Snow: Moderate danger, level 2

    Validity: 21.11.2024, 15:00 - 22.11.2024, 06:00
    - 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. Pay attention to daily avalanche bulletins and additional information from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalance Research SLF
    - Expected amounts: 3 - 8 cm, above 500 m a.s.l. 5 - 15 cm, above 800 m a.s.l. 15 - 30 cm
    - Snowfall limit: 0 - 400 m
    9:Snow:2:MCH:149,185,179,148,177,182,156,165,178,157,172,171,164:
  • Snow: Moderate danger, level 2

    Validity: 21.11.2024, 15:00 - 22.11.2024, 00:00
    - 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. Equip your car for winter (e.g. fit winter tyres and snow chains)
    - Expected amounts: above 200 m a.s.l. 2 - 5 cm, above 600 m a.s.l. 5 - 10 cm, above 800 m a.s.l. 10 - 15 cm
    - Snowfall limit: 200 m
    10:Snow:2:MCH:308,306,307,309,305:
  • Snow: Moderate danger, level 2

    Validity: 21.11.2024, 15:00 - 22.11.2024, 00:00
    - 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. Equip your car for winter (e.g. fit winter tyres and snow chains)
    - Expected amounts: above 200 m a.s.l. 1 - 3 cm, above 600 m a.s.l. 3 - 8 cm, above 800 m a.s.l. 5 - 12 cm
    - Snowfall limit: 200 m
    11:Snow:2:MCH:311,310:
  • Wind: Moderate danger, level 2

    Validity: 21.11.2024, 15:00 - 22.11.2024, 06:00
    - 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, etc.) before the wind event begins.
    - Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: above 2000 m 90-130 km/h
    - Main wind direction: southwest to northwest
    12:Wind:2:MCH:107,108:
  • Wind: Moderate danger, level 2

    Validity: 21.11.2024, 15:00 - 22.11.2024, 06:00
    - 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, etc.) before the wind event begins.
    - Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: above 2000 m 90 - 130 km/h
    - Main wind direction: southwest to northwest
    13:Wind:2:MCH:180,122,148,164,110,149,147,146,181,154,112,128,186,130,166,137,165,157,155,156,187,129,120,158,121,183,138,172,113,173,111,136:
  • Wind: Moderate danger, level 2

    Validity: 21.11.2024, 15:00 - 22.11.2024, 06:00
    - Possible impacts: Breaking of smaller branches. Toppling of objects inadequately secured or free-standing objects
    - Recommendations for action: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors or move them to a sheltered spot (e.g. plant pots, garden furniture, bicycles, etc.) before the wind event begins. Stay away from forests, trees and tree-lined avenues
    - Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: in the plains 70 - 90 km/h, above 800 m 90 - 110 km/h, above 1400 m 110 - 130 km/h
    - Main wind direction: southwest to west
    14:Wind:2:MCH:217,225,228,229,230,214,211,227,205,213,226,210,219,221,224,218,212,207,208,223,216,209,220,231,215,222:
  • Wind: Moderate danger, level 2

    Validity: 21.11.2024, 15:00 - 22.11.2024, 06:00
    - Possible impacts: Breaking of smaller branches. Toppling of objects inadequately secured or free-standing objects
    - Recommendations for action: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors or move them to a sheltered spot (e.g. plant pots, garden furniture, bicycles, etc.) before the wind event begins.
    - Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: above 1400 m 100 - 130 km/h
    - Main wind direction: west to southwest
    15:Wind:2:MCH:235,236,245,246,238,249,252,232,234,251,233,239,241,248,242,250:
  • Snow: Moderate danger, level 2

    Validity: 21.11.2024, 14:00 - 22.11.2024, 00:00
    - 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. Equip your car for winter (e.g. fit winter tyres and snow chains)
    - Expected amounts: above 800 m a.s.l. 10 - 15 cm, above 1600 m a.s.l. 15 - 30 cm
    - Snowfall limit: -
    16:Snow:2:MCH:301,303,302,304:
  • Forest fire: Moderate danger, level 2

    Effective from: 21.11.2024
    More information on measures in force in the cantons to be found on the FOEN Website.
    17:Forestfire:2:ForestFire:1009,1010:
  • Slippery roads: Moderate danger, level 2

    Validity: 21.11.2024, 12:00 - 21.11.2024, 17:00
    - Possible impacts: Risk of skidding
    - Recommendations for action: Stay informed about the driving conditions (through radio, 163 telephone service, TV, media). Drive carefully and maintain a greater distance from other vehicles. Equip your car for winter (e.g. fit winter tyres and snow chains)
    - Type of the danger: danger of slippery roads due to snow crust, above 300 m a.s.l.
    18:Slippery-Road:2:MCH:230,227,222,225,223:
  • Snow: Moderate danger, level 2

    Validity: 21.11.2024, 12:00 - 22.11.2024, 03:00
    - 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. Equip your car for winter (e.g. fit winter tyres and snow chains)
    - Expected amounts: above 300 m a.s.l. 5-10 cm, above 800 m a.s.l. 10-20 cm
    - Snowfall limit: 300 - 1600 m (rising)
    19:Snow:2:MCH:226,229,219,214,221,224,211,228,213,220,216,218,210,212,215,217:
  • Snow: Moderate danger, level 2

    Validity: 21.11.2024, 12:00 - 22.11.2024, 06:00
    - 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.
    - Expected amounts: above 400 m a.s.l. 5 - 10 cm, above 800 m a.s.l. 10 - 30 cm, above 1500 m a.s.l. 20 - 40 cm
    - Snowfall limit: en plaine - 1600 m (rising)
    20:Snow:2:MCH:237,245,248,249,252,235,250,241,238,236:
  • Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2

    Validity: 20.11.2024, 17:00 - 21.11.2024, 18:00
    Dry avalanches: Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2-) in all aspects above 2000m.
    Wet-snow avalanches. Danger level "moderate" (2) in all aspects below 2000m.
    21:Avalanches:2:SLF:1311,1213,1222,1231,1224,1221,1121,1111,1228,1241,1226,1242,1113,1112,1233:
  • Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2

    Validity: 20.11.2024, 17:00 - 21.11.2024, 18:00
    Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2-) in all aspects above 2000m.
    22:Avalanches:2:SLF:3111,2132,2134,3222,2111,2121,2123,1244,2133,2124,3223,3114,3311:
  • Avalanches: Moderate danger, level 2

    Validity: 20.11.2024, 17:00 - 21.11.2024, 18:00
    Wind slab. Danger level "moderate" (2-) in all aspects above 2800m.
    23:Avalanches:2:SLF:7231,7222,7111,5215,7123,7211,5216,7122,7124,5111,5122,6115,6113,4225,5221,4232,5113,5121,5223,7112,7121,5123,7113,5234,7126,7125,6112,7115,5112,6211,5233,5222,5214,5231,5232,4224,7114,7221,5212,6114:
  • Avalanches: No or minor danger, level 1

    Validity: 20.11.2024, 17:00 - 21.11.2024, 18:00
    Wind slab. Danger level "low" (1)
    24:Avalanches:1:SLF:1212,6212,6122,3221,3211,1122,2131,1211,6121,2112:
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Naturgefahrenbulletin des Bundes

Ausgabedatum: Donnerstag, 21. November 2024 11:00 Uhr
Nächste Information: Freitag, 22. November 2024 11:00 Uhr

Starke Schneefälle in der Nordwestschweiz, im zentralen und östlichen Mittelland, den östlichen Voralpen entlang sowie in den westlichen Alpen und in Teilen des Wallis. 

Zwischen Donnerstagmittag und Freitagmorgen werden in der Nordwestschweiz, im zentralen und östlichen Mittelland, den östlichen Voralpen entlang sowie in den westlichen Alpen und in Teilen des Wallis starke Schneeälle erwartet. Besonders ergiebig dürften die Schneefälle in der Nordwestschweiz und im zentralen Mittelland ausfallen. 
Prozess Stufe Betroffene Gebiete von bis
Schnee 4 Nordwestschweiz 21.11.24, 12 Uhr 22.11.24, 06 Uhr
Schnee 3 Oberwallis, Wallis, Westliche Voralpen 21.11.24, 12 Uhr 22.11.24, 06 Uhr
Schnee 3 zentrales Mittelland, Östliche Voralpen, östliches Mittelland 21.11.24, 15 Uhr 22.11.24, 06 Uhr

Wetter - Aktuelle Situation  (Stand: 21.11.2024, 11:00 Uhr)

Allgemeine Lage

Eingelagert in einer starken Nordwestströmung zieht heute Donnerstag Tief "Caetano" mit seinem Frontensystem von der Bretagne zum Alpenraum. Dabei gelangt in der zweiten Tageshälfte vorübergehend deutlich mildere Luft zur West- und teils zur Zentralschweiz, während die anderen Regionen der Alpennordseite in kalter Luft verbleiben. In der Nacht auf Freitag zieht das Tief weiter Richtung Balkan, die mildere Luft wird nach Süden abgedrängt. Am Freitag liegen wir unter einer nordwestlichen Höhenströmung in labiler Polarluft, die Feuchtezufuhr lässt nach. 

Rückblick

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Wetter - Prognose  (Stand: 21.11.2024, 11:00 Uhr)

Wahrscheinlichste Entwicklung

Zwischen Donnerstagmittag und dem frühen Freitagmorgen werden in Teilen der Nordwestschweiz 20 bis 30 cm Neuschnee erwartet, oberhalb von 800 Metern ist mit 40 cm zu rechnen. Im zentralen und östlichen Mittelland sowie den östlichen Voralpen entlang sind 10 bis 25 cm zu erwarten, oberhalb 800 Meter bis zu 40 cm. Besonders in den Abendstunden ist in den betroffenen Regionen bei mässigen, zeitweise auch hohen Schneefallintensitäten in wenigen Stunden mit einer raschen Akkumulation der Schneedecke zu rechnen. Von den Kantonen Aargau-Solothurn nord- beziehungsweise ostwärts wird derzeit erwartet, dass es durchgehend bis in die Niederungen schneit. Weiter westlich und auch südlich dürfte die Schneefallgrenze vorübergehend deutlich ansteigen. In den Zentralschweizer Voralpen und Alpen wahrscheinlich kurzzeitig bis auf etwa 1500 Meter, im Berner Oberland und weiter westlich bis gegen 2000 Meter. Am späten Donnerstagabend sinkt sie in allen Gebieten wieder bis in die Niederungen.

Im Unterwallis und entlang der westlichen Voralpen werden oberhalb von 1500 Metern 20 bis 40 cm Neuschnee erwartet. Im Oberwallis schneit es durchgehend bis auf den Talgrund und es ist mit Neuschneemengen von 10 bis 20 cm beziehungsweise oberhalb von 1500 Metern mit bis zu 40 cm zu rechnen. 

Unsicherheiten

Es gibt nach wie vor gewisse Unsicherheiten im Zusammenhang mit der Zugbahn des erwähnten Tiefs. Je nachdem, ob das Tief eine etwas nördlichere oder südlichere Zugbahn über die Alpen einnimmt, gelangt die mildere Luft in der Höhe etwas weiter oder weniger weit nach Nordosten voran. Dies hat relativ grosse Auswirkungen auf die Schneefallgrenze und damit auf die Gebiete, die vom starken Schneefall betroffen sind. Bei einer etwas südlicheren Zugbahn würde das bedeuten, dass auch das Flachland der Regionen Bern und der Zentralschweiz von länger anhaltenden Schneefällen betroffen sein können. Ist die Zugbahn hingegen etwas nördlicher, würden sich die anhaltenden Schneefälle auf die nördlichen und östlichen Teile des Flachlandes beschränken.