Snow report Montafon, 02/14/2015

Snow condition

Unfortunately very thin for this time of year. As soon as it is warm for a few days, the snow cover on the south side is almost completely covered (up to approx. 1400 m). Streams are still not frozen and that at over 1800 m. Bushes and shrubs are still in the way. Above approx. 1800 m, and only on the shaded side, it's 2 stars for me. But from 2,200 the wind has blown away a lot again.

Snow quality

On the shaded side and where the sun does not yet reach due to the low altitude - fine set powder. This can be found at approx. 2,400 m and also at approx. 1,000 m. Where the sun has a longer effect, it is fractured harsch - stable or crumbly. Otherwise you will also find light to deep slush further down. All in all, these are already typical spring conditions ...

There may still be critical areas in the high mountains, otherwise rather relaxed. Pay attention to the time of day. At about 1500 m south it was already very wet at 12:00 noon. Further down, the skis were already sticking unpleasantly ...

Overall impression

Nice day and very good weather conditions due to the foehn. At around 2400 m the wind was unpleasant. The next few days are sure to be good touring days and in sun-protected areas above 1500 m you can still find soft snow. And with the right timing, there may be one or two firn descents.