Snow report Central Switzerland, 02/02/2019

Snow condition

This can be summed up briefly and succinctly here: a clear run from the summit to Engelberg! The only thing peeking out of the snow are chamois up to their necks in snow.

Snow quality

The snow quality varied greatly today. In the Steinberg it was very good in many places. Where the wind was up to mischief, it could have blown off or the powder was covered with a light cap. The snow was not so good today in the foliage. You could tell that the temperatures were a little higher yesterday because of the foehn and that the wind was probably a bit stronger. The result: a thin cover, especially in the lower part, and wind-pressed or blown off at the top.

The avalanche bulletin reports warning level 3 - considerable and warns of fresh snow and accumulations of drifting snow, which will now be covered by fresh snow and will be difficult to recognize.

Overall impression

I went up the Titlis today without any great expectations. But the weather and snow (in many places) were really good. And due to the rather modest weather forecasts, many freeriders probably stayed at home. Because the pistes were really full and the backcountry was really relaxed today. Tomorrow is a downday. 40 centimetres of fresh snow is supposed to fall. I hope I can somehow postpone my session on Monday morning.