Original scientific paper

STRONG FOEHN AS A TYPE OF SEVERE WEATHER

P. Hächler ; MeteoSchweiz, Zürich, Switzerland

Abstract

Strong foehn winds have caused severe damages in Switzerland for centuries. But how often and in which part of the year stormy foehn winds are taking place in the north of the Alps? The synoptics of very strong foehn cases are discussed briefly, and the Swiss warning system is also presented.

Keywords

ICAM; MAP; Foehn; Warnings

Hrčak ID:

64418

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/64418

Publication date:

15.12.2005.

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