The country was gripped by arctic cold weather over the weekend. The coldest place was on the Glattalp in canton Schwyz on Sunday. Sat 4am the temperatures hit a low of minus 44.4 degrees.
But it won’t be counted as a record low as the thermometer is not 2 meters above ground due to the deep snow – so it can’t be considered a formal reading.
The record remains at La Brévine at minus 41.8 degrees in 2012.
Forecasters expect temperatures to start to rise significantly from tomorrow.
Economic outlook uncertain for this year
Switzerland’s economic outlook remains cautious, with the KOF Swiss Economic Institute forecasting growth of around one percent in 2026,although that depends on falling oil prices.
Geneva bans the burkini
Geneva’s parliament has voted to ban the burkini in public swimming pools, ending months of heated debate.
Birthday candles banned in Geneva schools
In response to the fire in Crans Montana, birthday candles have been banned in Geneva’s primary schools.
Transit tax moves closer
Switzerland is moving closer to introducing a transit tax for foreign vehicles crossing the country.
Fake Nyon officer fined
A man in his fifties has been convicted in Vaud after impersonating a police officer in several towns, including Rolle and Nyon.
Heavy traffic this Easter
Heavy traffic is expected across Switzerland over the Easter holiday period, particularly on the A2 Gotthard autoroute and the A13 San Bernardino route from March 27.
