Mangfallgebirge on 21.04.2024 | winterkind

Snow condition

Last week, Gusti and Brunelle were still looking for fresh, lush grass, but this morning there was 40 cm+ of fresh snow on the now white meadow, ensuring a new start to winter at the end of April. Stones, streams and all terrain traps were still completely free of snow a week ago. It looks like the height of winter, but not in terms of snow cover.

Snow quality

Excellent powder snow! Faceshots on the doorstep at the end of April, where winter had actually been over since the end of February. An early start was essential to take full advantage of the top quality :).

In the course of the morning, loose snow avalanches from southern exposures were triggered by rising temperatures and some sunshine. These were not so small. There was drift snow close to the ridge, some of which was easy to pick up. However, the amount of snow there was manageable. At the entrances, however, it was possible to avoid the drift snow with a little care. Some surprisingly large cornices were created in just a few days. The north wind was noticeable in exposed places.

Overall impression

What a "winter start" on our doorstep in April. Last week I rode the first Oberland passes on my racer in a short jersey, today in winter wonderland.