Snow and ice hazard: Schangnau-Sigriswil (level 2/5)
Unchanged since the first report last verified 01:10 CEST
Summary
Snow and ice hazard: Schangnau-Sigriswil (severity 2/5).
What hazard threatens
Snowfall, black ice, avalanches and severe cold endanger traffic, the power supply and unprotected people.
Local weather conditions
Measuring station Frutigen, 756 m a.s.l. — reference station for the reported area
Measurement taken 989 m below the altitude of the warning area (1745 m a.s.l.).
0.0 mm
Day of warning and following days
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Mon 12.10.
Daily values will be added after the end of the day
- Tue 13.10. 12° 2°
- Wed 14.10. 13° 5°
As of: Values as at the time of the warning; they are not updated afterwards.
Source: MeteoSwiss
Forecast: MET Norway, licence CC BY 4.0
Context & protective measures
Background: winter hazards include snowfall, black ice, avalanches and severe cold. The main risks are falls and traffic accidents on slippery surfaces, blocked roads, snow-load breakage of trees and power lines, and hypothermia. In mountain areas the avalanche danger rises sharply with fresh snow and wind.
Recommendation
Likelihood very low, impact low. Prepare using the linked guide.
Protective steps: adapt your driving and footwear, avoid unnecessary trips and allow more time. Keep warm clothing, blankets and supplies ready and expect power outages. In the mountains, check the avalanche bulletin and avoid exposed slopes.
What to do now
Risk matrix
Affected area
The warning applies to an area reported by the authority, not to a single location.