Weather Alerts-

Severe Warning for Snow or Ice

From Tue 11:01 am until Fri 9:00 am CET

1 of 4

Action Recommended

No action recommended

Issued By

MeteoSwiss, CH, EUMETNET - MeteoAlarm

Affected Area

Grindelwald

Disclaimer

Time delays between this website and meteoalarm.org are possible. For the most up-to-date information about alert levels as published by the participating National Meteorological Services, please visit Meteoalarm.

Description

- Warning valid above 600 m a.s.l. - Possible impacts: Disruption to road, rail and air travel. Branches breaking off under the weight of the snowload. Deterioration in the usability of 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). Stay away from forests and trees – danger of falling trees or branches under the weight of the snow. Check the daily avalanche bulletin and the additional information provided by the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF. - Expected amounts: above 600 m a.s.l. 20 - 40 cm, above 1000 m a.s.l. 60 - 100 cm - Snowfall limit: 1200 - 400 m (sinking) - Peak phase of the event: Wed 18 - Fri 00 - Intensifying conditions: accompanied by winds at gale force

Moderate Warning for Snow or Ice

From Tue 11:25 am until Fri 12:00 am CET

2 of 4

Action Recommended

No action recommended

Issued By

MeteoSwiss, CH, EUMETNET - MeteoAlarm

Affected Area

Grindelwald

Disclaimer

Time delays between this website and meteoalarm.org are possible. For the most up-to-date information about alert levels as published by the participating National Meteorological Services, please visit Meteoalarm.

Description

- Warning valid above 1000 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. Check that your car is suitable to drive in winter (winter tyres). Drive carefully on the road owing to icy conditions. - Expected amounts: above 1000 m a.s.l. 20 - 50 cm, above 1800 m a.s.l. 30 - 70 cm - Snowfall limit: 1200 m - 400 m (sinking)

Moderate Warning for Wind

From Tue 11:11 am until Fri 6:00 am CET

3 of 4

Action Recommended

No action recommended

Issued By

MeteoSwiss, CH, EUMETNET - MeteoAlarm

Affected Area

Grindelwald

Disclaimer

Time delays between this website and meteoalarm.org are possible. For the most up-to-date information about alert levels as published by the participating National Meteorological Services, please visit Meteoalarm.

Description

- Possible impacts: Breaking off of smaller branches. Toppling of objects that are unsecured or only inadequately secured. - Recommendations for action: Before a storm: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors. Avoid forests, tree-lined avenues and areas with a lot of trees. - Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: above 1500 m 90 - 110 km/h, above 2000 m 100 - 130 km/h - Main wind direction west to north

Moderate Warning for Low Temperature

From Thu 10:00 am until Fri 8:00 am CET

4 of 4

Action Recommended

No action recommended

Issued By

MeteoSwiss, CH, EUMETNET - MeteoAlarm

Affected Area

Grindelwald

Disclaimer

Time delays between this website and meteoalarm.org are possible. For the most up-to-date information about alert levels as published by the participating National Meteorological Services, please visit Meteoalarm.

Description

- Possible impacts: Plants may suffer frost damage. - Recommendations for action: Cover plants with a protective layer, or place pot plants that are particularly susceptible to frost damage against a house wall or indoors. - Lowest temperatures near ground: 0 to -4 degrees (moderate ground frost)

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