Snow report Bregenzerwald, 03/14/2021

Snow condition

As usual in the area - well below average. Wind and weather have had a massive impact on the snow conditions. Exposed terrain is heavily blown off and some tours, even at high altitudes, are no longer possible. Hollows etc. Are well filled. Ridges are often blown off and icy. Low areas are only covered in snow. As is usually the case at this time of year, you have to start a little higher up (1000 m). Where the wind is less raging, the conditions are good.

Snow quality

Everything like yesterday, only worse. Everything from bare ice to 30cm of drift snow. Almost everywhere heavily compacted and difficult to ski. Even in the dense forest you can feel the influence of the wind and in a few places there was still good snow, but it was rare.

As we already observed yesterday, the loads are immense. Mostly only of small thickness. Behind hilltops they are sometimes massive. The wind effects are very strong, especially above the tree line, so I'll have to keep my feet still for the next few days. The drift snow will quickly be snowed in, especially in open terrain. As the wind came from everywhere and was constantly shifting, you can hardly limit it. You can't rely on a clear leeward expo.

Overall impression

A few good runs, then the lifts closed. Unfortunately, there wasn't much to do.

There was enough time to make a stop at the magic fridge. The farm store sells great quality cakes and pastries every day. Recommended for a short stopover.

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