A violent storm in the night on Saturday in Switzerland. Not only in the mountains but also in Alpine valleys in Gale-force winds were measured. Also prevailed in the Föhntälern part mild temperatures.
On the Gütsch whether Andermatt, UR the gusts peaks of 147 kilometers per hour achieved, such as SRF Meteo said on Saturday morning. But also in the deeper layers, it blew a hearty meal. In Les Diablerets, VD, the gusts Tempo to 134 and in Meiringen BE 126 achieved. Meteorologists warned for the course of the Morning, before the other storm winds. In the Bernese Haslital and the Reuss valley and the winds could reach peaks of up to 130 kilometers per hour.
Because of the storm and heavy snowfall, avalanche danger in the southern Valais, in Northern Ticino and in the Gotthard Region is large. It is the hazard level of 4 out of 5, as the WSL Institute for snow and avalanche research (SLF) announced. In addition to the high wind speeds there were in the Föhntälern in the night with mild temperatures. In the Canton of Glarus it was shortly after 4 o’clock part over 17 degrees. Also on the Uetliberg, ZH, or the warehouses of AG, it was about ten degrees warmer than in the valley.
Normally, the temperature in the height lower than near the ground. The temperature distribution turns around, talk to the meteorologists of a so-called Inversion. This is typical of foggy weather. The heavy cold air is on the ground. Because of the warm, dry air is too light, can not mix with the cold mist air. (ij/sda)
Created: 23.11.2019, 08:30 PM
