Snow report Piedmont, 02/20/2017
On the sunny side of the Alps - harvesting powder snow in Val Maira
Piedmont
Snow condition
Snow quality
Overall impression
Snow condition
As already mentioned, the 2 stars are only given because of the low snow conditions on the south side. In the north-facing terrain chambers for this winter (and in comparison with the Eastern Alps) there is surprisingly "much" snow and stones / boulders / forest is well snowed in.
Snow quality
The 3 stars only apply to the exceptionally good slopes. Due to the warming today, the powder below 1800m has also turned into the worst wet snow on the shaded side, which even rolls onto the ski surface (and makes normal skiing impossible). Depending on the exposure and time of day, there are of course also firn conditions.
Risks
LWD says 2, which is plausible Fresh snow slabs were not observed, only some loose snow slides from steep rocks on the sunny side.
Overall impression
Val Maira really shows its strengths in these snow and weather conditions. We've now had 4 days of glorious weather (bluebird) and powder every day - but not all the time. But if you look at the south-facing slopes, it's clearly spring, you could even think it's late spring!
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