Snow report Arlberg, 12/02/2017

Snow condition

Here and there you pick up a stone. But that usually happens in exposed places where you can expect it. Almost nothing works in the forest below 1200. All variants super feasible. The valleys are also easy to get out of. However, streams are often not yet closed.

Snow quality

Just under 4 stars because there was simply a lot of wind. Everything was still easy to ride, but you could still feel it. However, there were also places that were completely unaffected by the wind, even at higher altitudes. But rarely.

I was really surprised here. Firstly, that the Tyrolean Llb had the 3 out in the heights. We saw small clods and cracks, snow plumes, a whomping noise and 2 small snow planks. Lots of gliding snow mouths and a few drops. This could really become an issue. But they were spontaneous from yesterday. The drifting snow was also quite brittle due to the temperature. I wouldn't have skied over 35 degrees today. More blown in on the north side and considerable dimensions in some places. For me in this area, especially on the Stuben side, it was a tense 2 if not more. St. Anton looked better.

Overall impression

The last few days of skiing were all good. Great weather today but freezing cold. Don't forget your down jacket. With a bit of climbing there's still a lot to be gained. There wasn't much going on today either. But it was just under 4 stars.