Ticino on 16.12.2024 | htg_other

Snow condition

The current level in Al Aqua is approx. 15cm, set Pow, without a significant base. It gets more at altitude. At approx. 2000m, in wind-protected areas max. 50cm, even without a significant base. Exposed areas (backs, ridges) are heavily blown off. Stone contact again and again. Unfortunately, this can hardly be avoided.

Snow quality

very small-scale changing conditions, from blown off, to wind-capped, to good pow.

Act. there is too little snow in the area for larger avalanches. Today, some (few) loose snow slides on the sunny side. Be careful in areas where the wind has calmed down, as there is sometimes a lot of packed snow.

Overall impression

If you want to go on an active ski tour, you will find plenty of snow here on the ascent; a defensive and anticipatory skiing style is advisable on the descent. The main descents, which are now piste-like, are quite good. In the terrain, only good in blown-in gullies and hollows. All crossings over ridges and ridges bring stone contacts.