Brīdinājumi, Mettlen

- Possible impacts: Breaking of smaller branches. Toppling of objects inadequately secured or free-standing objects. Increased swell on lakes - Recommendations for action: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors or move them to a sheltered spot (e.g. plant pots, garden furniture, bicycles, etc.) before the wind event begins. Stay away from forests, trees and tree-lined avenues. Keep off exposed places such as rooftop areas and rock ledges - Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: in the plains 70 - 90 km/h, above 800 m 80 - 110 km/h - Main wind direction: southwest to west

- Warning valid above 500 m a.s.l. - Possible impacts: Slippery conditions due to snow-covered roads - Recommendations for action: Familiarise yourself with the driving conditions (by listening to the radio, calling the 163 service) before and during any journeys by car, and follow the instructions of the winter road maintenance services. Equip your car for winter (e.g. fit winter tyres and snow chains). Pay attention to daily avalanche bulletins and additional information from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalance Research SLF - Expected amounts: above 500 m a.s.l. 10 - 40 cm, above 800 m a.s.l. 40 - 80 cm - Snowfall limit: 1500 - 500 m (sinking)