Many low-altitude ski resorts are currently battling a light covering of snow.Image: keystone
A short weekend in the Swiss mountains to put on skis? You will have to climb very high to enjoy the snow.
At altitude, the conditions seem perfect: freezing temperatures allow for good artificial snowmaking, and the sun often shines. But the situation is not so idyllic everywhere. In resorts located at low altitude, snow is rare. A recent map from the Institute for the Study of Snow and Avalanches (SLF) clearly illustrates the problem.
The current snow situation in Switzerland. Image: Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research
A card that says a lot
The map compares the current snow depth in the Alps to the average of the last 30 years. Blue areas indicate that there is more snow than average for that period between 1991 and 2020. Red areas indicate that there is less snow than average, while dark red areas show places that are usually snowy where there is currently no snow.
Unfortunately, the majority of areas are red or yellow, meaning there is overall less snow than usual.
Hopes of new falls
The resorts are hoping for snowfall to improve the situation, but the weather forecast for the next few days does not predict significant precipitation. For low altitude stations, the situation therefore remains critical. If you plan to ski, you can check online which slopes are open.
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-Translated and adapted by sia
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