TannheimerTal on 05.02.2023 | htg_other for me: start of the season, in the foothills of the allgäu. better than expected, but still far from good !!!

Snow condition

below 1300m "knee-high" pow, on a capped base, partly bearing. above that quickly more, in the summit area then approx. 30cm. i.e. the hoped-for quantities have not come by far and the snow situation is extremely poor. but it is now enough to be able to make ski tours in the open terrain, above approx. 1300m, in a sensible way.

Snow quality

relatively heavy, but still easy to ride pow, on a partially load-bearing base. the wind has transported quite a lot and the edges of the terrain and the back look white, but there is often nothing underneath.

sliding snow mouths seen in expo s, wind signs and wakes on ridges and in front of hollows from expo w, some cracks in the snow cover due to predecessors, could be seen.

Overall impression

will stay like this. today we'll get some cosmetic fresh snow and then it'll stay cold. ski slopes will continue to be the preferred option for downhill runs without regret.