Storm Roxana caused havoc in many areas of the country overnight. Wind speeds of up to 150 kph were recorded in parts of Graubünden and Ticino – and around 30 cm of fresh snow fell in the Alps.
Strong winds were also down to the lower levels – in the Fluntern area of Zurich winds reached 100 kph.
Trees were downed and roads and train lines closed, especially in cantons Aargau and Thurgau.
At Zurich airport, cross winds forced several incoming aircraft to abort landings and go around. They all landed safely later.
Air traffic controllers say 6 planes had to have a second attempt at landing – one of those planes landed on the third attempt.
The heavy snow has pushed up avalanche alerts in many Alpine areas. The risk is said to be ‘considerable’.
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