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Weather patterns in Switzerland

Overview

Following the severe thunderstorms on August 28, weather conditions in Switzerland stabilized under a strong southwest flow. On Saturday, August 29, conditions were predominantly sunny, with temperatures reaching approximately 24 degrees Celsius in the German-speaking lowlands and up to 28 degrees Celsius in the Engadin region.

Following this period of stability, a high-pressure area over Central Europe is expected to bring a period of heat and dry conditions, with temperatures in regions such as Western Switzerland and the Engadin reaching up to 30 degrees Celsius. Temperatures are projected to peak at approximately 32 degrees Celsius by Tuesday.

A significant weather shift is forecasted to follow this heat. Starting Tuesday evening and continuing into Wednesday, a cold front approaching from France is expected to trigger heavy thunderstorms, rain, and strong gusts, potentially including storm-force winds, particularly on the northern side of the Alps. This transition will cause a substantial temperature drop; in German-speaking Switzerland, daytime highs are projected to fall from 32 degrees Celsius on Tuesday to around 19 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, a decrease of up to 13 degrees.

Entities

Switzerland · SIS Morget · La Brévine · Morges · MétéoSuisse

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Switzerland weather: Heatwave followed by sharp temperature drop and storms

    Switzerland will experience high temperatures up to 32°C before a sharp weather shift brings heavy thunderstorms and a significant temperature drop to around 19°C by Wednesday.

  2. 14 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Switzerland weather forecast: Sunny conditions and warmth

    Switzerland expects sunny weather on Saturday with temperatures reaching up to 28 degrees Celsius in some regions, followed by drier air on Sunday and a weak cold front on Monday.

  3. 15 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Thunderstorms in Switzerland cause wind gusts and road closures

    Violent thunderstorms in Switzerland caused wind gusts of 121.3 km/h in La Brévine and triggered road closures in the Morges district due to fallen branches and heavy rain.

  4. 18 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Switzerland weather forecast: Sun, showers, and thunderstorms expected Tuesday

    Switzerland faces a mix of sun and thunderstorms on Tuesday, August 25, with temperatures around 25-26°C. A stabilizing high-pressure system arrives Wednesday, followed by warm Föhn winds on Thursday.

  5. 21 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Switzerland weather forecast shows sun followed by thunderstorms

    Switzerland faces a mix of sunny summer weather and upcoming storms. High pressure brings warmth through Monday, followed by potential thunderstorms and rain by Tuesday night.

  6. 27 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Switzerland weather forecast: Thunderstorms and wind expected

    Switzerland faces unsettled weather with thunderstorms and showers through Monday due to a low-pressure system, followed by drying conditions on Tuesday and rising temperatures by Wednesday.

Sources

blick.ch · brandaktuell.at · journaldemorges.ch · polizei.news · polizeinews.ch · schweiznews.ch · suedostschweiz.ch

This summary has been updated 5 times: see revision history