Swiss weather alert raises snow-line to 2,300 m—Alpine travel largely clear but storm winds forecast for evening
Switzerland enjoyed rare congestion-free highways on the morning of 7 December, but meteorologists expect heavy precipitation and gale-force winds by nightfall, raising the snow-line and creating potential risks for Alpine road, rail and air traffic. Employers have a short window to move staff and goods before possible evening disruptions.
Dec 8, 2025