Active AlertsFreiburg, DE

heavy snowfall

Issued at Fri 6:00 PM Jan. 9
Issued by: EUMETNET - MeteoAlarm
Recommended Action
Danger to life and limb due to: continuous, deep blanket of snow, disrupted mobility or even blocked transport routes, possible icy surfaces; often highly limited visibility. Recommendations for what to do: Avoid staying outdoors and travelling - adapt your behaviour in road traffic. Be prepared for widespread disruptions to transport routes, including road closures - if necessary, adapt driving to the conditions; fill up fuel tank if possible and take blankets and warm drinks with you.
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violent storm gusts

Issued at Thu 9:00 PM Jan. 8
Issued by: EUMETNET - MeteoAlarm
Description

There is a risk of violent storm gusts (level 3 of 4).
Height range: > 1000 m; Max. gusts: 90-110 km/h; Wind direction: south-west then west; Increased gusts: in exposed locations < 130 km/h

Recommended Action

Danger to life and limb due to: falling trees, high-voltage power lines and scaffolding; falling branches, roof tiles and large objects.
Recommendations for what to do:
Avoid staying outdoors and seek shelter (e.g. in buildings). Adapt your behaviour in road traffic - be prepared for disruptions to transport routes. If there is enough time: secure or store away outdoor objects. Keep sufficient distance from buildings, trees, scaffolding and high-voltage power lines. Close all doors and windows.

Area Description

Kreis Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald und Stadt Freiburg

snow drifts

Issued at Sat 6:00 AM Jan. 10
Issued by: EUMETNET - MeteoAlarm
Description

There is a risk of snowdrifts (level 2 of 4).
Height range: > 600 m; Cause: gusts with fresh snow

Recommended Action

Hazard(s) caused by: locally deep snow cover; reduced visibility.
Recommendations for what to do:
Adapt your behaviour in road traffic (snow/icy surfaces, possibly reduced visibility) - be prepared for delays and disruptions. Avoid driving unless absolutely necessary

Area Description

Kreis Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald und Stadt Freiburg

frost

Issued at Fri 9:00 PM Jan. 9
Issued by: EUMETNET - MeteoAlarm
Description

There is a risk of frost (level 1 of 2).
Minimum temperature: 0 - -3 °C

Recommended Action

Hazard(s) to expect: possible frost damage.
Recommendations for what to do:
If necessary, take precautions against frost.

Area Description

Kreis Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald und Stadt Freiburg

light snowfall

Issued at Sat 12:00 AM Jan. 10
Issued by: EUMETNET - MeteoAlarm
Description

There is a risk of light snowfall (level 1 of 4).
Precipitation amounts: 3-8 cm

Recommended Action

Hazard(s) to expect: slippery ground.
Recommendations for what to do:
Adapt your behaviour in road traffic (snow/icy surfaces, possibly reduced visibility).

Area Description

Kreis Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald und Stadt Freiburg

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