Code Red in South Switzerland and North Italy Due to Extreme Weather
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April 17, 2025 08:00
bern/rome - Code red issued in South Switzerland and North Italy for heavy rainfall and snowfall. Impact on travel and safety measures explained.
Code Red Weather Alert in South Switzerland and North Italy
In response to extreme weather conditions, code red has been issued in South Switzerland and North Italy. The regions are facing heavy rainfall and snowfall, leading to significant disruptions.
Key Points:
- Up to 200 millimeters of rainfall expected in Western Tessin and Southeastern Wallis in Switzerland.
- Over 2 meters of snow anticipated above 2200 meters, causing the closure of the Great St. Bernard Tunnel for heavy trucks.
- Storm with destructive rain showers affecting Piemonte, Lombardia, and Aosta Valley in Italy, with up to 350 millimeters of rainfall forecasted.
- High-altitude areas in Aosta Valley and Piemonte may experience up to two meters of snow, prompting avalanche warnings.
- Orange weather warning in Piemonte and Savoie due to thunderstorms.
- Severe weather attributed to a powerful low-pressure system in the Gulf of Genoa pushing moist air towards the Alps.
- Tourist-populated areas impacted during the Easter holidays; extent of damage yet to be assessed.
If you are affected by the extreme weather in North Italy or Switzerland, please contact us through our tip line.