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Possible consequences- Rapid deterioration of road trafficability.
- Air and rail traffic obstructed.
- Branches breaking under the weight of the snow.
- Roof avalanches possible
Recommendations (The instructions of the authorities are to be followed at any rate!)- Observe the local weather development, get yourself informed and adapt your behaviour to the present conditions.
- Consult the daily avalanche bulletins and the More Information page published by the Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research Davos.
Avalanche bulletins - Inform yourself on traffic conditions (Radio, Phone Number 163).
- Give preference to public transport.
- Limit the use of vehicles to the maximum. For inevitable drives, use adequate winter equipment!
- Follow the instructions of the winter maintenance crew.
- Do not stay near projecting roofs.
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| Orange |
Possible consequences- Increasing number of impassable road sections.
- Prolonged obstruction of air and road traffic.
- The weight of the snow might cause branches to break or trees to fall.
- Electricity supply interrupted and telephone lines cut off, especially in areas not easily accessible.
- Roof avalanches possible
- Heavy snow load on roofs.
Recommendations (The instructions of the authorities are to be followed at any rate!)- Observe the local weather development, get yourself informed and adapt your behaviour to the present conditions.
- Consult the daily avalanche bulletins and the More Information page published by the Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research Davos.
Avalanche bulletins - Inform yourself on traffic conditions (Radio, Phone Number 163).
- Do not take unnecessary drives, not even with winter equipment.
- In case of indispensable journeys, use public transport.
- Do not make unnecessary phone calls (network failure).
- Do not stay near projecting roofs.
- Remove snow from roofs.
- Do not touch any electric lines lying on the floor.
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| Red |
Possible consequences- Complete standstill of road and air traffic.
- Road and rail traffic severely obstructed.
- The weight of the snow might cause branches to break or trees to fall.
- Roof avalanches possible
- Heavy snow load on roofs.
- Failure of electricity supply and telephone lines.
Recommendations (The instructions of the authorities are to be followed at any rate!)- Observe the local weather development, get yourself informed and adapt your behaviour to the present conditions.
- Consult the daily avalanche bulletins and the More Information page published by the Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research Davos.
Avalanche bulletins - Inform yourself on traffic conditions (Radio, Phone Number 163).
- Do not leave your houses and apartments unless absolutely necessary (save for evacuation).
- Listen to Swiss National radio as well as local radio channels.
- Refrain from using means of transport of any kind.
- Do not make unnecessary phone calls (network failure).
- Do not stay near projecting roofs.
- Remove snow from roofs.
- Do not touch any electric lines lying on the floor.
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