canton of Valais - Switzerland   2025-10-22   Wednesday   46.03N, 7.15E

Orsières

canton of Valais - Switzerland
2025-10-22

Gale force wind

Issue date: 2025-10-22T09:09+00:00

- Possible impacts: Breaking of smaller branches. - Recommendations for action: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors or move them to a sheltered spot (e.g. plant pots, garden furniture, bicycles) before the wind event begins. - Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: in the plains 70 - 90 km/h, above 1000 m 80 - 100 km/h, above 1600 m 100 - 130 km/h - Main wind direction west to northwest

Continuous rain

Issue date: 2025-10-22T08:56+00:00

- Possible impacts: Rising water level of streams and normally dry ditches. - Recommendations for action: Stay away from watercourses, lake shore areas and steep slopes. - Expected amounts: 60-90 mm - Snowfall limit: 1600 - 2600 m (sinking) - Peak phase of the event: - - Intensifying conditions: locally higher precipitation amounts due to embedded thunderstorms