Snow report Central Switzerland, 11/25/2018

Snow condition

Snow is urgently needed on the Titlis. Freeriding is currently impossible on the Titlis. It's too dangerous at the very top of the glacier because the crevasses are open. And from Station Stand - at 2400 meters, after all - there is only green to be seen away from the snow-covered slopes. The Steinberg is living up to its name at the moment. As the route leads from 3000 meters down to 1800 meters with no exit options, this would currently mean 1/10 skiing and 9/10 hiking. Only the Rotegg is skiable. This is the route that connects the glacier with the rest of the ski area. It's not open and you have to avoid a few rocks. But at least there are hardly any people there and it comes closest to the feeling of freeriding. Now I'm really hoping that Mother Hulda will show some mercy over the next few days. Tuesday in particular could be exciting if the wind turns to the north and pushes the clouds onto the Titlis slopes.

Snow quality

Not ok on the glacier. Even if the wind causes the bare glacier ice to appear in some (small) places. Down below - I'm talking about the pistes - it's just the way it is on artificial snow.

Being hit by a stone is currently far more dangerous than being caught in an avalanche.

Overall impression

Snow.... Please bring snow, and not just a few centimetres. Last year, deliveries were much better at this time of year and we were able to ride the foliage in the best conditions. And now something like this... It can't go on like this.