Snow report Zillertal, 02/16/2022

Snow condition

The snow conditions in the Zilleertal are generally quite good. At least above approx. 1400m except on south-facing slopes where there is little snow up to 1700m. Above these altitudes, freeriding is relatively easy up to blown-off ridges and ridges.

Snow quality

Great powder, a little gritty to ride.

Significant wind loads in the ridges today. There were also clear drift snow packs that were easy to recognize. These are easy to disturb but relatively thin due to the small amount of fresh snow of approx. 20cm. Some small loose snow slides on the old snow cover. Warming and freshening wind from the west/northwest during the course of the day

Overall impression

Nice freeride day in the Zillertalarena unfortunately the fresh snow is not enough to get through to the top below so we had to stay in the forest on the shaded side. There you could ski great above the tree line, even north-facing on a hard base under the 20cm of fresh snow. The next few days will be exciting but the chances of the powder holding up in the high forest are pretty slim. Otherwise we can only hope that the rollercoaster of temperatures will go downhill again and a refresh will come. Until then, stay safe