This month will be the hottest February since 1864.
MeteoNews say the average temperatures were 4.9 degrees higher than normal.
The previous record was set in 1990, with highs 4.1 above normal.
Forecasters say the warmer weather is having a visible effect. They point out peach and apricot trees are in flower, about two weeks earlier than normal. The flowers could be killed if there’s a frost next month.
Ski resorts popular this summer
Many of us are choosing to have our sumer vacations in ski resorts - as they’re cooler.
Heatwaves force construction rethink
Three heatwaves in a matter of weeks are pushing architecture schools to rethink how they train the next generation.
Customs warn of bringing back fake goods
Swiss customs are reminding holidaymakers what not to bring back this summer.
Swiss firefighters replaced in France
The 34 firefighters from French speaking Switzerland deployed to fight the French wildfires are back home, exhausted after a week of fighting fires of rare intensity.
Cities remain dangerous for cyclists
Cities remain particularly dangerous for cyclists, according to a new analysis of federal accident data.
Govt looks to cut forest protection
The Federal Council is scrapping the CHF 25 million a year that Parliament voted to help forests adapt to climate change, despite two clear parliamentary decisions.
