Snowfall in Alpens drops to 1000 meters

After a period of relatively warm weather, a cold front has moved into the mountainous regions. In the north of Alpen, about ten centimeters of fresh snow is expected, and the snowfall limit will drop to about 1,000 meters above sea level.

Stable winter conditions have already formed at Alpenhauptkamm above 2400 meters. In particular, at the measuring station Pitztaler Gletscher in Stubai and Ötztaler Alpen, the thickness of the cover reached 58 centimeters. At the same time, Schweizer Lawinenwarndienst recorded a moderate level of danger, where fresh and wind-blown snow covers weak old layers.

Experts advise against difficult high-altitude tours. A small layer of fresh snow powders the glacial cracks, making them invisible to the eye, but does not yet form strong snow bridges. For hikes at lower altitudes, sturdy boots with deep treads, trekking poles, and ice axes remain essential.