Snow report Central Switzerland, 02/14/2019
2 days with fantastic touring conditions
Central Switzerland
Snow condition
Snow quality
Overall impression
Snow condition
Still excellent snow conditions up to medium altitudes. Further down and on the sunny side, the temperatures drop quickly. From 1200m + you don't have to worry.
Snow quality
The snow is still powdery on the north side, although it is already well settled. There is still a lot of dust. Everything that is directly exposed to the sun was capped yesterday and I would avoid it or leave at the right time.
Risks
No signs observed (except on the south side) in the touring terrain. SLF is currently warning of old snow, which is of course difficult to judge. Steeper stuff was skied yesterday and today. South-facing slopes are discharging with rising temperatures. When I left the valley at 12 noon today, a large avalanche of sliding snow blocked the way. It's impressive and frightening to see the huge masses of snow on a truck and the sliding surfaces and snow mountains at the end of the avalanche. You can only imagine the forces behind it.
Overall impression
Great touring conditions in the heart of Switzerland at the moment. As temperatures continue to rise, this will certainly not get any better and tours will start and finish on time.
Better to sit by the lake in a T-shirt, enjoy the sun and a coffee ;)
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