Snow report Upper Black Forest, 12/30/2020

Snow condition

Without stone skis, descents up to 800m are possible, at the top in the Baldenweger area in the wind-protected area there is now 60-80cm of snow. The summits have been blown off and are virtually free.

Snow quality

Since yesterday we've had another 10cm of light powder and this time with significantly less wind than last time. The snow hasn't settled underneath yet and we haven't noticed a cap, as reported in some places. Only the amount kept me from the fourth star :)

Massive drifting snow has also been transported in the Baldenweger, partly in areas that are otherwise not so badly affected. We were unable to identify any other avalanche warning signs apart from drift snow.

Overall impression

So it's fun, finally enough snow to ski on the Black Forest mountains without the handbrake.
Today there were crowds out again, it's frightening how many new tourers are out and about and obviously don't have any safety equipment or any idea where they are actually going. Let's hope that luck stays on their side and that the mountain rescue service won't soon be called out again to search for avalanches in the low mountain ranges.