Switzerland is preparing for another wave of extreme summer heat, with forecasters warning that temperatures could climb to 35 degrees later this month and possibly near 40 degrees in some model scenarios. After a brief spell of sunshine, thunderstorms are expected this weekend before the hot weather builds again in late July and early August.
MeteoSchweiz says the coming days will stay mostly sunny through Friday, with highs around 28 degrees, before conditions turn more unsettled on Saturday. Severe thunderstorms are possible, especially in the Alps and parts of the Swiss Plateau, followed by a slight temperature dip on Sunday.
The cooler period is expected to be short-lived. Weather models point to another high-pressure system moving in for the turn of the month, bringing mostly sunny skies and daytime highs between 28 and 35 degrees, with some forecasts indicating readings close to 40 degrees.
Meteorologists stress that predictions this far ahead remain uncertain, especially when they show isolated extreme values. Still, the outlook suggests Switzerland could be headed for another period of potentially dangerous heat after recent record temperatures in parts of the country.
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