Snow report Upper Black Forest, 12/11/2019

Snow condition

Things are finally happening in the Black Forest. Since yesterday, the Seebuck chairlift has finally opened and there is already a fair amount of snow on the slopes that has fallen since Sunday. Due to the strong wind, it's difficult to estimate how much snow there really is. It could be 30 to 40cm in the areas protected from the wind.

Snow quality

Nice cold and fluffy fresh snow mixed with artificial snow, which is produced in continuous operation. Could be skied well.

I myself was only out and about on the piste today. The danger in the open terrain here is probably mostly from snow avalanches, as the snow has not yet settled well everywhere and is sometimes quite wet and heavy in the lower areas.

Overall impression

Wetter first day of skiing in the Black Forest with the Junior. The pistes were empty, so the atmosphere was uncharacteristically relaxed and friendly for the Feldberg. Only the pass road was hot, as there are once again truck drivers this winter who think they can ski without winter equipment. The first tours should be possible from tomorrow at the latest at higher altitudes without having to worry too much about the skis.