PowderAlert 01/2013 | Alarm start for all!

(Attention: archive image! So stay nice and relaxed!) After an eerie Italian low forced the western Freride squadron to make a surprising start to the weekend fog, winter is now also arriving in the east.
The snow cover in Switzerland now leaves little to be desired for November on the base side and there are hopes for more. But the visibility could be better, because looking for the front runner in the soup is not everyone's cup of tea. On the other hand, the sun is now coming with the cold in Switzerland, so an excursion should be well worthwhile. Especially in the Gotthard area and Simplon, the sun should be enough for some nice turns. Unfortunately, the wind came with the cold today and blew the whole thing into drift snow. Even at the beginning of the season, this means: be careful and keep your greed in check! After 20-30 cm have already been added in the east thanks to the northern accumulation and up to 60 cm on the main ridge (from the east), at least another 30 cm will be added in the northern accumulation holes by Tuesday, providing the first base of the season here too. And that down quite far, because while 60 cm on the rocks of the Tauern seems rather useless, 60 cm on a meadow on the northern edge of the Alps above 1000 m is a much more rewarding target for the attack of the eastern freeride fleet. In contrast to Switzerland, it might not look very good with lift (ha! not air! ) support, as you have to stay in the trees.
But enough militarism now. The problem with the persistent northern congestion in the east is that it's getting less, and if it breaks up, a warm front will arrive on Wednesday and turn everything into unsightly glop. That means you should get out on Tuesday at the latest to ring in the powder season. In the medium term, things could get exciting again just in time for next weekend, but more on that when the time comes. Where? Here, of course. In the PowderAlert on PowderGuide. It's good to be back. Powder to the people and enjoy the first flakes! Your Oracle