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The snowfall level will descend down to approximately 500 m in the northern regions, in the southern regions gradually to nearly 1000 m. the avalanche danger levels are expected to increase significantly over widespread areas. From Val Bregaglia as far as the Bernina region, Danger Level 4 (high) can be reached. \nTuesday: On Tuesday in the southern regions, it will be quite sunny as a result of strong-velocity northerly winds. In the northern regions a small amount of snowfall is expected to fall down to low lying areas. It will be cold. Avalanche danger levels will decrease only slowly." }, "publicationTime": "2021-04-10T17:00:00+02:00", "avalancheActivityHighlights": "Moderate avalanche danger will be encountered over a wide area. New snow in the south. Wind slabs in the north", "snowpackStructureComment": "On the Alpine Ridge snowdrift accumulations are being generated in some places as a result of fresh snow and strong-velocity southerly winds. On the northern Alpine Ridge and in Grisons, the old snow in particular is being transported, which is making the snowdrift accumulations increase somewhat in size. In the southern regions the fresh snow is being deposited amid little wind, thus, is unlikely to trigger as slab avalanches. \n In more deeply embedded layers inside the snowpack, hardly any avalanche triggerings are to be expected throughout the regions of Switzerland. \n In the foehn-exposed regions of the north more than anywhere else, moist-snow avalanches are possible following a night of overcast skies and solar radiation during the daytime.", "wxSynopsisComment": "The nocturnal skies in the Valais and in the Ticino were frequently overcast, elsewhere partly clear. In the western and the southern regions there was a small amount of snowfall regionally above approximately 1300 m. During the daytime in the eastern and southern regions skies were frequently overcast, in the western regions there were more extended bright intervals. \nFresh snow: - \nTemperature: At midday at 2000 m, between +3 \u00b0C in the western regions, 0 \u00b0C in the eastern regions and -3 \u00b0C in the southern regions. \nWind: Winds were southerly to southwesterly, - during the nighttime hours blowing at moderate to strong velocity, in the southern regions at light to moderate strength;\n - during the daytime blowing at light to moderate strength over widespread areas, in the foehn-exposed regions intermittently at strong velocity.\nSkies on Saturday night will often be overcast and snowfall is anticipated in the southern regions. During the daytime on Sunday in the foehn-exposed regions of the north and in central Valais, more extended bright intervals are anticipated. During the afternoon clouds will move in from the west and precipitation will set in. The snowfall level will lie at 2000 m to begin with. In the southern regions, further snowfall is expected. The snowfall level there will lie at 1300 m, in the Upper Engadine at 1800 m. \nFresh snow: Between Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon above approximately 2000 m: - Main Alpine Ridge from Great St. Bernard as far as Bernina Pass and southwards therefrom: 15 to 30 cm;\n - northern Alpine Ridge from Trient region to the Gotthard region, remaining parts of Upper Engadine: 5 to 15 cm;\n - remaining regions of Switzerland: less, or else it will remain dry. \n \n \n \nTemperature: At midday at 2000 m, in the northern regions +5 \u00b0C; in the southern regions, -2 \u00b0C. \nWind: Winds will be blowing from southerly directions, - on the northern Alpine Ridge and on the Main Alpine Ridge predominantly at strong velocity;\n - in the southern regions mostly at light strength;\n - in the remaining regions of Switzerland, at moderate strength.", "bulletinID": "8948422", "avalancheActivityComment": "As a consequence of a moderate to strong southerly foehn wind, wind slabs will form. These can be released easily in some places in particular on steep north facing slopes. Avalanches can reach medium size. Backcountry touring calls for careful route selection. The wind slabs are to be bypassed in particular in very steep terrain. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation moist snow slides and avalanches are possible." }, { "regions": [ { "regionID": "CH-4211" }, { "regionID": "CH-4115" }, { "regionID": "CH-5211" }, { "regionID": "CH-4213" }, { "regionID": "CH-5214" }, { "regionID": "CH-4212" }, { "regionID": "CH-5122" }, { "regionID": "CH-5123" }, { "regionID": "CH-5124" }, { "regionID": "CH-7113" }, { "regionID": "CH-1114" }, { "regionID": "CH-4112" }, { "regionID": "CH-4215" }, { "regionID": "CH-4111" }, { "regionID": "CH-4214" }, { "regionID": "CH-5215" }, { "regionID": "CH-7114" }, { "regionID": "CH-4114" }, { "regionID": "CH-7115" }, { "regionID": "CH-1312" }, { "regionID": "CH-5222" }, { "regionID": "CH-5221" }, { "regionID": "CH-4241" }, { "regionID": "CH-4221" }, { "regionID": "CH-4243" }, { "regionID": "CH-4121" }, { "regionID": "CH-4124" }, { "regionID": "CH-4122" }, { "regionID": "CH-7231" }, { "regionID": "CH-7126" }, { "regionID": "CH-7125" }, { "regionID": "CH-7124" }, { "regionID": "CH-7123" }, { "regionID": "CH-2223" }, { "regionID": "CH-5234" }, { "regionID": "CH-5231" }, { "regionID": "CH-5232" } ], "validTime": { "startTime": "2021-04-10T17:00:00+02:00", "endTime": "2021-04-11T17:00:00+02:00" }, "source": {}, "dangerRatings": [ { "elevation": { "lowerBound": "2400" }, "customData": [], "mainValue": "moderate", "aspect": [ "N", "NE", "E", "W", "NW" ] } ], "avalancheProblems": [], "tendency": { "validTime": {}, "tendencyComment": "Monday: In all regions of Switzerland, snowfall is expected. The snowfall level will descend down to approximately 500 m in the northern regions, in the southern regions gradually to nearly 1000 m. the avalanche danger levels are expected to increase significantly over widespread areas. From Val Bregaglia as far as the Bernina region, Danger Level 4 (high) can be reached. \nTuesday: On Tuesday in the southern regions, it will be quite sunny as a result of strong-velocity northerly winds. In the northern regions a small amount of snowfall is expected to fall down to low lying areas. It will be cold. Avalanche danger levels will decrease only slowly." }, "publicationTime": "2021-04-10T17:00:00+02:00", "avalancheActivityHighlights": "Moderate avalanche danger will be encountered over a wide area. New snow in the south. Wind slabs in the north", "snowpackStructureComment": "On the Alpine Ridge snowdrift accumulations are being generated in some places as a result of fresh snow and strong-velocity southerly winds. On the northern Alpine Ridge and in Grisons, the old snow in particular is being transported, which is making the snowdrift accumulations increase somewhat in size. In the southern regions the fresh snow is being deposited amid little wind, thus, is unlikely to trigger as slab avalanches. \n In more deeply embedded layers inside the snowpack, hardly any avalanche triggerings are to be expected throughout the regions of Switzerland. \n In the foehn-exposed regions of the north more than anywhere else, moist-snow avalanches are possible following a night of overcast skies and solar radiation during the daytime.", "wxSynopsisComment": "The nocturnal skies in the Valais and in the Ticino were frequently overcast, elsewhere partly clear. In the western and the southern regions there was a small amount of snowfall regionally above approximately 1300 m. During the daytime in the eastern and southern regions skies were frequently overcast, in the western regions there were more extended bright intervals. \nFresh snow: - \nTemperature: At midday at 2000 m, between +3 \u00b0C in the western regions, 0 \u00b0C in the eastern regions and -3 \u00b0C in the southern regions. \nWind: Winds were southerly to southwesterly, - during the nighttime hours blowing at moderate to strong velocity, in the southern regions at light to moderate strength;\n - during the daytime blowing at light to moderate strength over widespread areas, in the foehn-exposed regions intermittently at strong velocity.\nSkies on Saturday night will often be overcast and snowfall is anticipated in the southern regions. During the daytime on Sunday in the foehn-exposed regions of the north and in central Valais, more extended bright intervals are anticipated. During the afternoon clouds will move in from the west and precipitation will set in. The snowfall level will lie at 2000 m to begin with. In the southern regions, further snowfall is expected. The snowfall level there will lie at 1300 m, in the Upper Engadine at 1800 m. \nFresh snow: Between Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon above approximately 2000 m: - Main Alpine Ridge from Great St. Bernard as far as Bernina Pass and southwards therefrom: 15 to 30 cm;\n - northern Alpine Ridge from Trient region to the Gotthard region, remaining parts of Upper Engadine: 5 to 15 cm;\n - remaining regions of Switzerland: less, or else it will remain dry. \n \n \n \nTemperature: At midday at 2000 m, in the northern regions +5 \u00b0C; in the southern regions, -2 \u00b0C. \nWind: Winds will be blowing from southerly directions, - on the northern Alpine Ridge and on the Main Alpine Ridge predominantly at strong velocity;\n - in the southern regions mostly at light strength;\n - in the remaining regions of Switzerland, at moderate strength.", "bulletinID": "8948420", "avalancheActivityComment": "As a consequence of a moderate to strong southwesterly wind, wind slabs will form. These are to be evaluated with care and prudence in particular in very steep terrain. Single snow sport participants can release avalanches in some places. Mostly these are small. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls." }, { "regions": [ { "regionID": "CH-4116" }, { "regionID": "CH-5212" }, { "regionID": "CH-4231" }, { "regionID": "CH-4232" }, { "regionID": "CH-7112" }, { "regionID": "CH-7111" }, { "regionID": "CH-5216" }, { "regionID": "CH-4113" }, { "regionID": "CH-7222" }, { "regionID": "CH-7221" }, { "regionID": "CH-5223" }, { "regionID": "CH-6122" }, { "regionID": "CH-6121" }, { "regionID": "CH-4242" }, { "regionID": "CH-4224" }, { "regionID": "CH-4223" }, { "regionID": "CH-4222" }, { "regionID": "CH-4244" }, { "regionID": "CH-4125" }, { "regionID": "CH-4123" }, { "regionID": "CH-4225" }, { "regionID": "CH-7211" }, { "regionID": "CH-2224" }, { "regionID": "CH-6131" }, { "regionID": "CH-6113" }, { "regionID": "CH-6132" }, { "regionID": "CH-6114" }, { "regionID": "CH-6211" }, { "regionID": "CH-5233" }, { "regionID": "CH-6115" }, { "regionID": "CH-6212" }, { "regionID": "CH-6111" }, { "regionID": "CH-6112" } ], "validTime": { "startTime": "2021-04-10T17:00:00+02:00", "endTime": "2021-04-11T17:00:00+02:00" }, "source": {}, "dangerRatings": [ { "elevation": { "lowerBound": "2000" }, "customData": [], "mainValue": "moderate", "aspect": [ "N", "NE", "E", "SE", "S", "SW", "W", "NW" ] } ], "avalancheProblems": [], "tendency": { "validTime": {}, "tendencyComment": "Monday: In all regions of Switzerland, snowfall is expected. The snowfall level will descend down to approximately 500 m in the northern regions, in the southern regions gradually to nearly 1000 m. the avalanche danger levels are expected to increase significantly over widespread areas. From Val Bregaglia as far as the Bernina region, Danger Level 4 (high) can be reached. \nTuesday: On Tuesday in the southern regions, it will be quite sunny as a result of strong-velocity northerly winds. In the northern regions a small amount of snowfall is expected to fall down to low lying areas. It will be cold. Avalanche danger levels will decrease only slowly." }, "publicationTime": "2021-04-10T17:00:00+02:00", "avalancheActivityHighlights": "Moderate avalanche danger will be encountered over a wide area. New snow in the south. Wind slabs in the north", "snowpackStructureComment": "On the Alpine Ridge snowdrift accumulations are being generated in some places as a result of fresh snow and strong-velocity southerly winds. On the northern Alpine Ridge and in Grisons, the old snow in particular is being transported, which is making the snowdrift accumulations increase somewhat in size. In the southern regions the fresh snow is being deposited amid little wind, thus, is unlikely to trigger as slab avalanches. \n In more deeply embedded layers inside the snowpack, hardly any avalanche triggerings are to be expected throughout the regions of Switzerland. \n In the foehn-exposed regions of the north more than anywhere else, moist-snow avalanches are possible following a night of overcast skies and solar radiation during the daytime.", "wxSynopsisComment": "The nocturnal skies in the Valais and in the Ticino were frequently overcast, elsewhere partly clear. In the western and the southern regions there was a small amount of snowfall regionally above approximately 1300 m. During the daytime in the eastern and southern regions skies were frequently overcast, in the western regions there were more extended bright intervals. \nFresh snow: - \nTemperature: At midday at 2000 m, between +3 \u00b0C in the western regions, 0 \u00b0C in the eastern regions and -3 \u00b0C in the southern regions. \nWind: Winds were southerly to southwesterly, - during the nighttime hours blowing at moderate to strong velocity, in the southern regions at light to moderate strength;\n - during the daytime blowing at light to moderate strength over widespread areas, in the foehn-exposed regions intermittently at strong velocity.\nSkies on Saturday night will often be overcast and snowfall is anticipated in the southern regions. During the daytime on Sunday in the foehn-exposed regions of the north and in central Valais, more extended bright intervals are anticipated. During the afternoon clouds will move in from the west and precipitation will set in. The snowfall level will lie at 2000 m to begin with. In the southern regions, further snowfall is expected. The snowfall level there will lie at 1300 m, in the Upper Engadine at 1800 m. \nFresh snow: Between Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon above approximately 2000 m: - Main Alpine Ridge from Great St. Bernard as far as Bernina Pass and southwards therefrom: 15 to 30 cm;\n - northern Alpine Ridge from Trient region to the Gotthard region, remaining parts of Upper Engadine: 5 to 15 cm;\n - remaining regions of Switzerland: less, or else it will remain dry. \n \n \n \nTemperature: At midday at 2000 m, in the northern regions +5 \u00b0C; in the southern regions, -2 \u00b0C. \nWind: Winds will be blowing from southerly directions, - on the northern Alpine Ridge and on the Main Alpine Ridge predominantly at strong velocity;\n - in the southern regions mostly at light strength;\n - in the remaining regions of Switzerland, at moderate strength.", "bulletinID": "8948425", "avalancheActivityComment": "The new snow and wind slabs will be deposited on the quite favourable surface of an old snowpack. The wind slabs are in some cases prone to triggering. As a consequence of new snow and wind they will increase in size additionally. The avalanche danger will increase a little during the day. At elevated altitudes the avalanche prone locations are a little more prevalent. Avalanches can reach medium size. Careful route selection is important." }, { "regions": [ { "regionID": "CH-1122" }, { "regionID": "CH-1111" }, { "regionID": "CH-3211" }, { "regionID": "CH-2131" }, { "regionID": "CH-3221" }, { "regionID": "CH-2112" }, { "regionID": "CH-1211" }, { "regionID": "CH-1212" } ], "validTime": { "startTime": "2021-04-10T17:00:00+02:00", "endTime": "2021-04-11T17:00:00+02:00" }, "source": {}, "dangerRatings": [ { "elevation": {}, "customData": [], "mainValue": "low", "aspect": [] } ], "avalancheProblems": [], "tendency": { "validTime": {}, "tendencyComment": "Monday: In all regions of Switzerland, snowfall is expected. The snowfall level will descend down to approximately 500 m in the northern regions, in the southern regions gradually to nearly 1000 m. the avalanche danger levels are expected to increase significantly over widespread areas. From Val Bregaglia as far as the Bernina region, Danger Level 4 (high) can be reached. \nTuesday: On Tuesday in the southern regions, it will be quite sunny as a result of strong-velocity northerly winds. In the northern regions a small amount of snowfall is expected to fall down to low lying areas. It will be cold. Avalanche danger levels will decrease only slowly." }, "publicationTime": "2021-04-10T17:00:00+02:00", "avalancheActivityHighlights": "Moderate avalanche danger will be encountered over a wide area. New snow in the south. Wind slabs in the north", "snowpackStructureComment": "On the Alpine Ridge snowdrift accumulations are being generated in some places as a result of fresh snow and strong-velocity southerly winds. On the northern Alpine Ridge and in Grisons, the old snow in particular is being transported, which is making the snowdrift accumulations increase somewhat in size. In the southern regions the fresh snow is being deposited amid little wind, thus, is unlikely to trigger as slab avalanches. \n In more deeply embedded layers inside the snowpack, hardly any avalanche triggerings are to be expected throughout the regions of Switzerland. \n In the foehn-exposed regions of the north more than anywhere else, moist-snow avalanches are possible following a night of overcast skies and solar radiation during the daytime.", "wxSynopsisComment": "The nocturnal skies in the Valais and in the Ticino were frequently overcast, elsewhere partly clear. In the western and the southern regions there was a small amount of snowfall regionally above approximately 1300 m. During the daytime in the eastern and southern regions skies were frequently overcast, in the western regions there were more extended bright intervals. \nFresh snow: - \nTemperature: At midday at 2000 m, between +3 \u00b0C in the western regions, 0 \u00b0C in the eastern regions and -3 \u00b0C in the southern regions. \nWind: Winds were southerly to southwesterly, - during the nighttime hours blowing at moderate to strong velocity, in the southern regions at light to moderate strength;\n - during the daytime blowing at light to moderate strength over widespread areas, in the foehn-exposed regions intermittently at strong velocity.\nSkies on Saturday night will often be overcast and snowfall is anticipated in the southern regions. During the daytime on Sunday in the foehn-exposed regions of the north and in central Valais, more extended bright intervals are anticipated. During the afternoon clouds will move in from the west and precipitation will set in. The snowfall level will lie at 2000 m to begin with. In the southern regions, further snowfall is expected. The snowfall level there will lie at 1300 m, in the Upper Engadine at 1800 m. \nFresh snow: Between Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon above approximately 2000 m: - Main Alpine Ridge from Great St. Bernard as far as Bernina Pass and southwards therefrom: 15 to 30 cm;\n - northern Alpine Ridge from Trient region to the Gotthard region, remaining parts of Upper Engadine: 5 to 15 cm;\n - remaining regions of Switzerland: less, or else it will remain dry. \n \n \n \nTemperature: At midday at 2000 m, in the northern regions +5 \u00b0C; in the southern regions, -2 \u00b0C. \nWind: Winds will be blowing from southerly directions, - on the northern Alpine Ridge and on the Main Alpine Ridge predominantly at strong velocity;\n - in the southern regions mostly at light strength;\n - in the remaining regions of Switzerland, at moderate strength.", "bulletinID": "8948424", "avalancheActivityComment": "Dry avalanches are unlikely to occcur. In particular on very steep slopes moist snow slides are possible. Restraint should be exercised because avalanches can sweep people along and give rise to falls." }, { "regions": [ { "regionID": "CH-1121" }, { "regionID": "CH-1113" }, { "regionID": "CH-1112" }, { "regionID": "CH-2121" }, { "regionID": "CH-2111" }, { "regionID": "CH-1311" }, { "regionID": "CH-1224" }, { "regionID": "CH-1233" }, { "regionID": "CH-1222" }, { "regionID": "CH-1228" }, { "regionID": "CH-1226" }, { "regionID": "CH-1242" }, { "regionID": "CH-1241" }, { "regionID": "CH-1221" }, { "regionID": "CH-1213" }, { "regionID": "CH-1231" } ], "validTime": { "startTime": "2021-04-10T17:00:00+02:00", "endTime": "2021-04-11T17:00:00+02:00" }, "source": {}, "dangerRatings": [ { "elevation": { "lowerBound": "2000" }, "customData": [], "mainValue": "moderate", "aspect": [ "N", "NE", "E", "W", "NW" ] } ], "avalancheProblems": [], "tendency": { "validTime": {}, "tendencyComment": "Monday: In all regions of Switzerland, snowfall is expected. The snowfall level will descend down to approximately 500 m in the northern regions, in the southern regions gradually to nearly 1000 m. the avalanche danger levels are expected to increase significantly over widespread areas. From Val Bregaglia as far as the Bernina region, Danger Level 4 (high) can be reached. \nTuesday: On Tuesday in the southern regions, it will be quite sunny as a result of strong-velocity northerly winds. In the northern regions a small amount of snowfall is expected to fall down to low lying areas. It will be cold. Avalanche danger levels will decrease only slowly." }, "publicationTime": "2021-04-10T17:00:00+02:00", "avalancheActivityHighlights": "Moderate avalanche danger will be encountered over a wide area. New snow in the south. Wind slabs in the north", "snowpackStructureComment": "On the Alpine Ridge snowdrift accumulations are being generated in some places as a result of fresh snow and strong-velocity southerly winds. On the northern Alpine Ridge and in Grisons, the old snow in particular is being transported, which is making the snowdrift accumulations increase somewhat in size. In the southern regions the fresh snow is being deposited amid little wind, thus, is unlikely to trigger as slab avalanches. \n In more deeply embedded layers inside the snowpack, hardly any avalanche triggerings are to be expected throughout the regions of Switzerland. \n In the foehn-exposed regions of the north more than anywhere else, moist-snow avalanches are possible following a night of overcast skies and solar radiation during the daytime.", "wxSynopsisComment": "The nocturnal skies in the Valais and in the Ticino were frequently overcast, elsewhere partly clear. In the western and the southern regions there was a small amount of snowfall regionally above approximately 1300 m. During the daytime in the eastern and southern regions skies were frequently overcast, in the western regions there were more extended bright intervals. \nFresh snow: - \nTemperature: At midday at 2000 m, between +3 \u00b0C in the western regions, 0 \u00b0C in the eastern regions and -3 \u00b0C in the southern regions. \nWind: Winds were southerly to southwesterly, - during the nighttime hours blowing at moderate to strong velocity, in the southern regions at light to moderate strength;\n - during the daytime blowing at light to moderate strength over widespread areas, in the foehn-exposed regions intermittently at strong velocity.\nSkies on Saturday night will often be overcast and snowfall is anticipated in the southern regions. During the daytime on Sunday in the foehn-exposed regions of the north and in central Valais, more extended bright intervals are anticipated. During the afternoon clouds will move in from the west and precipitation will set in. The snowfall level will lie at 2000 m to begin with. In the southern regions, further snowfall is expected. The snowfall level there will lie at 1300 m, in the Upper Engadine at 1800 m. \nFresh snow: Between Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon above approximately 2000 m: - Main Alpine Ridge from Great St. Bernard as far as Bernina Pass and southwards therefrom: 15 to 30 cm;\n - northern Alpine Ridge from Trient region to the Gotthard region, remaining parts of Upper Engadine: 5 to 15 cm;\n - remaining regions of Switzerland: less, or else it will remain dry. \n \n \n \nTemperature: At midday at 2000 m, in the northern regions +5 \u00b0C; in the southern regions, -2 \u00b0C. \nWind: Winds will be blowing from southerly directions, - on the northern Alpine Ridge and on the Main Alpine Ridge predominantly at strong velocity;\n - in the southern regions mostly at light strength;\n - in the remaining regions of Switzerland, at moderate strength.", "bulletinID": "8948419", "avalancheActivityComment": "As a consequence of a moderate to strong southwesterly wind, sometimes avalanche prone wind slabs will form. These can be released easily in some places in particular on steep north facing slopes. Mostly avalanches are small. Apart from the danger of being buried, restraint should be exercised as well in view of the danger of avalanches sweeping people along and giving rise to falls. As a consequence of warming during the day and solar radiation moist snow slides and avalanches are possible." } ]