Описание
- Warning valid above 1500 m a.s.l.
- Possible impacts: Disruption to road, rail and air traffic. 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. Clear snow from roofs (house, porch, conservatory etc.), and always take the appropriate safety pre-cautions when doing so. Be careful of snow sliding from roofs. Pay attention to daily avalanche bulletins and additional information from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalance Research SLF
- Expected amounts: above 1500 m a.s.l. 80 - 120 cm, above 800 m a.s.l. 40 - 80 cm
- Snowfall limit: 1500 - 500 m (sinking)
- Peak phase of the event: Sun 00 - Sun 18, Mon 00 - Tue 00
- Intensifying conditions: accompanied by winds at gale force