MeteoSwiss - Slippery roads

	Level 2 (yellow) Snowfall (lowlands): > 1 cm, 2 cm, 5 cm, 10 cm Snowfall (mountains): > 20 cm, 30 cm Danger of icy roads, black ice, snow crusts Snow drifts: > 75 km/h	Possible consequences Slippery surface due to packed snow, black ice or freezing rain. Low visibility conditions due to blowing or drifting snow. 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 Inform yourself on traffic conditions (Radio, Phone Number 163).
	Level 3 (orange) Freezing rain: 1 mm	Possible consequences Sudden, acute danger of skidding due to icy roads. Traffic routes impassable as a result of icy conditions. Air traffic obstructed. Branches breaking under the weight of the ice. 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 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. Heavy vehicles: Use the escape roads at hand. In case of traffic jam, build lane to let clearance vehicle pass. When leaving your vehicle, leave the ignition key. Remove any vehicles hindering road clearance. Do not make unnecessary phone calls (network failure).
	Level 4 (red) Freezing rain: 2 mm	Possible consequences Sudden, acute danger of skidding due to icy roads. Complete standstill of road and air traffic. Rail traffic obstructed. The weight of the ice can cause branches to break or trees to fall. Electricity supply interrupted and telephone lines cut off, especially in areas not easily accessible. 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 Inform yourself on traffic conditions (Radio, Phone Number 163). Do not leave your houses and apartments unless necessary. If you are en-route: In case of traffic jam, build a lane to let clearance vehicles pass. Heavy vehicles: Use the escape roads at hand. When leaving your vehicle, leave the ignition key. Remove any vehicles hindering road clearance. Do not make unnecessary phone calls (network failure).
	Level 5 (dark red) Freezing rain: > 5 mm	Possible consequences Sudden, acute danger of skidding due to icy roads. Complete standstill of road and air traffic. Rail traffic severely obstructed. The weight of the ice can cause branches to break or trees to fall. 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 Inform yourself on traffic conditions (Radio, Phone Number 163). Do not leave your houses and apartments. If you are en-route: In case of traffic jam, build a lane to let clearance vehicles pass. Heavy vehicles: Use the escape roads at hand. When leaving your vehicle, leave the ignition key. Remove any vehicles hindering road clearance. Do not make unnecessary phone calls (network failure). Do not touch any electric lines lying on the floor.