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Major storm coming

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 08:40

If you’ve found the wind strong these past few days, brace yourself, as it’s about to get worse.

The first major autumn storm, named Benjamin, is expected to sweep across the country tomorrow, bringing violent gusts and heavy rain. 

The Jura will be among the hardest-hit regions, with winds reaching up to 120 to 150 kilometres an hour on exposed ridges. 

MeteoSwiss warns that thunderstorms could also develop locally.

The storm, fuelled by a deep low-pressure system near the British Isles, will last until Friday before easing over the weekend, when temperatures are set to drop sharply.

There could be snow below one thousand metres.

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