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PowderAlert 9 2017/18 | The Saga Continues

Powder party from the Bernese Oberland to the Arlberg

by Lars Oelmann 12/15/2017
No, I haven't seen the new Star Wars yet, but our all-time favorite movie called "Best early winter in ages" is going into the next round. It's 150-300% of the long-term average on the northern slope of the Swiss Alps and the rest of the northern slope of the Alps isn't doing too badly either. And it continues here until Monday!

Unfortunately, the Oracle won't be out and about this weekend and will only see snowflakes falling on his well-wrapped crystal balls and the moving van.

Timeframe

From Saturday to Monday evening.

Areas

From the lower Valais to the Dachstein, but east of the Arlberg it might be close to 30cm (alarm quantity...!). Only from the Salzburgerland to Styria will there be a solid 30cm again.

The core of the powder party is once again raging from the eastern Bernese Oberland to the Arlberg.

Snowfall limit

Far below and definitely suitable for powder. The full amounts come from 1000-1200m.

Wind

Extremely powder-friendly. Theoretical faceshot guarantee in wind-protected locations.

The amounts

From France to Styria 30-40cm of light, fluffy snow in the core in the east, possibly 50cm towards the Salzkammergut or so.

In the core from the eastern Bernese Oberland to the Arlberg a good 40-60cm, I can maybe imagine 70 at a certain station, but more would be strange.

Where should I go?

Into the trees by Monday, although you should always check whether you prefer a ski resort or a tour, depending on the growth at night.

On Tuesday, head out into the sun and go powdering at the top. But don't forget, it's been snowing for a while and the loose fresh snow covers up dangerous spots! It's best to take the rest of the week off and enjoy perfect touring weather until Thursday.

Medium-term

First of all, there may be another alarming development on Friday, then the signs in the oracle's crystal ball point more to the west than the north and it will probably get warmer. Whether it will be dry and warm, damp and mild or even snowy over the holidays is still unclear. One thing is certain: our cold weekend troughs with snow from the north are over for the time being and the snow line will no longer be at the very bottom.

Despite this, keep your fingers crossed and enjoy the week for now!

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