Snow report - St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers
This service is advisory only to inform skiers to the region seeking information to assist in safe planning for mountain tours. The information provided is based on general prevailing conditions. This is a non governmental based service and purely one from Piste to Powder IFMGA guides active daily and all season throughout the Arlberg ski resort.
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers
21. 02. 2012 at 20. 45
Good powder on the Valluga, Malfontal, Hochkar, Antenne,.....
Between Thursday and Friday, a significantly milder air mass will reach us from the west.
Snow Forecast:
No Snow the next 48 h
Avalanche risk level 2+3
Daytime rise in avalanche danger
Outlook: Avalanche danger is slowly receding
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers
21. 02. 2012 at 20. 45
Conditions are relative.
Today was one of the best days in one of the best seasons since i can remember...:))))))
Very good powder in the Valluga north face, Langentrees, Antenne, Kühtäli,.....
Weather in general: A high pressure arc extends from the Atlantic over Tirol all the way to Russia. The air masses are dry and are turning increasingly mild. The next weather perturbance will arrive on Thursday.
Snow Forecast:
No Snow the next 48 h
Avalanche risk level 2+3
Considerable and moderate avalanche danger levels
Outlook: Avalanche danger continues to diminish
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers
20. 02. 2012 at 19. 30
Super light powder!
It snowed again over night. In Zürs, Stuben and Lech where about 20 cm fresh snow.
The snow was fallen with absolute no wind influence and was just perfect.
So the groups skied Valluga North, Valluga West, Nadelrinne, Gaißleger, Starwars, Gampberglines, Rossfall,.....
Tomorrow the sun expo. will be sun effected very soon.
Snow Forecast:
No Snow the next 48 h
Avalanche risk level 3
Treacherous avalanche situation, considerable avalanche danger widespread
Outlook: Avalanche danger is slowly diminishing
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben
17. 02. 2012 at 20. 30
What a day!!!
Perfect snow, sunshine and just perfect conditions made this day unforgettable.
The groups skied fresh tracks in Schöngraben, Hinter Rendl, Gampberg, Milchböden, Gaißleger, Pfanne, Starwars,.....
In the Stuben north face is the snow wind effected. In the sun exposed parts will be a crusty layer tomorrow.
Some skiing tourist skied the very steep parts ( > 45° ) skiers left the Schimmelegg in to Vorder Rendl. All the slopes broke. Thanks god nobody was buried.
Snow Forecast:
20 cm powder on Sunday
Avalanche risk level 3
Treacherous situation - considerable avalanche danger widespread
Outlook: Avalanche danger will recede only gradually
Snow report St. Anton
16. 02. 2012 at 20. 00
On days like today its not easy to find words for it because they are almost unreal.
On Rendl where very good conditions today. The whole Rendl north face is skied out and had a very stable snowpack. Jungbrunntobel and Zwischenabfahrt in the morning had powder up to the face.
Surprisingly stable where the Gampberg shoots. The „scandinavian avalanche patrol“ :))) skied pretty much every line.
Snow Forecast:
In the next 72 hours no snow fall!
Avalanche risk level 4
High avalanche danger widespread above 1600 m
Outlook: Avalanche danger is expected to decrease only slowly
Snow report St. Anton
15. 02. 2012 at 20. 00
The big powder is back!
It snowed all day long and the conditions became better and better every run.
But with the big amount of snow the avalanche risk level was increasing above 1500 meters up to 4.
Even the Mainvasen in the next days is not a good idea. In the Mainvasen is a big full snow depth slide which is pretty much over the whole run.
Tomorrow afternoon it will clear up so take it easy and observe the „closed because of avalanche danger“ signs.
Snow Forecast:
In the next 12 hours more than 50 cm POWDER!!!!!!!
Avalanche risk level 4
Generally high avalanche danger
Outlook: Naturally triggered avalanches are expected to diminish, but thoroughly treacherous conditions continue to prevail for backcountry tours
Snow report St. Anton, Zuers,
14. 02. 2012 at 20. 00
Even after three weeks we had the last big snow fall the powder lines still exist.
On the Rendlalpe where still untracked lines. On the Valluga we had 10 cm fresh snow and in the Jungbrunntobel it was very good as well.
The next days the situation will change significantly. Lot‘s of fresh snow will come and the top sections of the Arlberg resort will be closed.
The avalanche danger will increase up to risk level 4.
Explanation of avalanche risk level 4:
The snowpack is poorly bonded on most steep slopes.
Triggering is likely even from low additional loads on many steep slopes. In some cases, numerous medium-sized and often large-sized natural avalanches can be expected.
Snow Forecast:
In the next 36 hours more than 50 cm POWDER!!!!!!!
Avalanche risk level 2
Snowdrift accumulations above the treeline are the major danger
Outlook: Tomorrow: snowfall and wind, significantly escalating the avalanche danger, presumably to Level 4, High
Snow report St. Anton, Zuers, Stuben
13. 02. 2012 at 20. 00
Fast snow and super powder on the Valluga.
It was still a little bit snowing the last day‘s. So on some places in the Arlberg ski resort we had excellent conditions. Good conditions where as well in the Nadelrinne, on the Michböden, Rendl Alm, Lange Leite,.......
Snow Forecast:
Wednesday next big snow fall.
Avalanche risk level 2
Moderate danger above the treeline - Snowdrift still requires caution
Outlook: Tomorrow will be like today, then the situation will deteriorate significantly
Snow report St. Anton, Zuers
11. 02. 2012 at 10. 00
After the artic temperatures on the Valluga we had to stop in gasoline station in Zuers for a typical austrian workman snack: A 16er Blech (Beer) and a Leberkäsesemmel (roll with liver loaf). Good snow conditions where found in the Fuchsloch in Lech and on the Rendl in the Gampberg lines. Next week on tuesday is the next big snow fall. So we look forward for the typical Galzig powder days.
Snow Forecast:
Tueasday next big snow fall.
Avalanche risk level 2 + 3
Backcountry tourers, beware: fresh snowdrift can be easily triggered
Outlook: The rule of thumb: consequently avoid snowdrift accumulations
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers
09. 02. 2012 at 20. 00
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Super powder in the „Verborgenes Kar“ and on Scharkopf.
Yesterday the sun was all ready quite strong. So on the south exposed parts is the snow crusty. In steeper spots this hard crust will be a avalanche sliding layer in combination with the fresh snow which is forecasted the next week tuesday. Over night we can expect up to 10 cm fresh snow.
Snow Forecast:
20 cm in the next 48 days
Avalanche risk level 2 + 3
Main danger is still fresh, trigger sensitive snowdrift
Outlook: No significant change in avalanche situation, but new snowdrift masses will accumulate
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers
08. 02. 2012 at 20. 00
From the Valluga down to Erlialm was worth a double jodler;))))
The ski touring conditions are perfect and there are still lots of runs which are completely untracked.
Super good off piste conditions where below the Roggalspitze, on the Antenne and in the Zugrinne.
With the warmer temperature today the snow was much faster to ski than the last days.
Snow Forecast:
20 cm in the next 48 days
Avalanche risk level 2 + 3
Caution urged towards fresh, often trigger sensitive snowdrift masses
Outlook: The primary hazard is still from fresh, but easily discerned, snowdrift accumulations
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers
07. 02. 2012 at 20. 00
Perfect powder on the waterfall below the Sulzspitze, on the furthest north slopes of the Malfontal and Antenne in Zuers.
The strong east wind is building up fresh slab snow parts. On certain spots where all ready skier realises. Even little self realising avalanches where seen in the higher altitude where the fresh slab snow is laying on hoar frost.
Snow Forecast:
20 cm in the next 3 days
Avalanche risk level 2 + 3
Above the treeline, avalanche danger is considerable widespread
Outlook: Freshly formed snowdrift accumulations are the primary hazard
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers
06. 02. 2012 at 20. 00
Beautiful sunshine and powder all day long.
On the Antenne was perfect powder as well in the Nadelrinne in Zuers and the Pazieltal.
The Valluga north is getting compact snow conditions now. So the Valluga is just for the higher groups levels possible.
The east wind from the last days builded up on certain spots fresh slab snow parts which are easy to trigger out. The typical example is the complete north face in Stuben.
Snow Forecast:
No snow the next 4 days.
Avalanche risk level 1 + 2
Caution urged towards small, easily triggered snowdrift accumulations above the treeline
Outlook: As wind intensity increases, new snowdrift masses will accumulate
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers
03. 02. 2012 at 20. 30
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Again fall overnight 10 cm of fresh snow.
The visibility was very good and the snow perfect.
So two groups skied the wonderful untracked powder down to Erlialm and went back to Zuers.
Good snow was as well on the Valluga, on Maroikopf down to Langen, Guggissattel in Zuers.
On the Knödelkopf NE was a slab snow avalanche triggered out by a skier. 20 meters wide and 50 meters long was the slide. On some parts of the mountain is the snow from the east wind under tension. So the chance to trigger slab snow avalanches is increasing the next days even with no new snow. The fresh slab snow is because of the cold temperatures very brittle.
Snow Forecast:
Little snow fall is the next day's possible
Avalanche risk level 1 + 2
Beware fresh snowdrift accumulations
Outlook: No significant change in avalanche situation
Snow report St. Anton
02. 02. 2012 at 20. 20
Over night fall again 10 cm fresh snow.
The visibility in the morning was good on Rendl north face, Schöngraben, Törli, Jungbrunntobel, Pagatobel and Zwischenabfahrt. So we could ski full speed with the higher group levels trough the bushes and trees and enjoy the steep and narrow lines.
In the afternoon was the Valluga well worth to go.
On most of the places the tracks where covered and the scenery was fantastic with all the pixie dust.
Snow Forecast:
Little snow fall is the next day's possible
Avalanche risk level 1 + 2
Caution urged towards fresh, small snowdrift masses
Outlook: Beware fresh snowdrift
Snow report St. Anton,
01. 02. 2012 at 20. 00
On some runs of the mountain it was sunny to day and on other parts it snowed out of the fog .
So we skied Malfontal, Große Sulzspitz waterfall and Rossfall with blue sky and perfect powder.
And on the Rendl north face, Hochkar, Schöngraben and Schimmeleck there where 10 cm of fresh snow on a soft base which was lot‘s of fun to ski.
Snow Forecast:
Little snow fall is the next day's possible
Avalanche risk level 1 + 2
Generally favourable touring conditions - Beware fresh snowdrift
Outlook: No significant change in avalanche situation
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zürs
31. 01. 2012 at 20. 00
Good visibility and nice powder in the morning, tree skiing in the afternoon.
There was a very big cloud layer over St. Anton to day.
Just above the Galizig it was a beautiful nice sunny day.
So we did a long morning where we skied Valluga, Maroikopf, Antenne, Starwars and next to the Valluga t- bar lift was for the level 1 still nice powder to find.
Snow Forecast:
Little snow fall is the next day's possible
Avalanche risk level 2
Avalanche conditions are generally favourable
Outlook: Light snowfall will not affect the avalanche situation significantly
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zürs
30. 01. 2012 at 21. 00
The russian high pressure guarantees blue sky and cold snow.
The off piste runs are very quiet that even in the Pazieltal down from the Valluga run are very good off piste conditions and lots of space for fresh tracks. We found the same situation on the Antenne, Lange Leite on the Maroikopf, Nadelrinne and Michböden.
We look forward for awesome touring conditions the next day‘s and lots of fresh tracks in steep lines;)))).
Snow Forecast:
Little snow fall is the next day's possible
Avalanche risk level 2
Favourable touring conditions - Beware full depth snowslides
Outlook: Favourable touring conditions continue, but caution: full depth snowslides
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zürs
27. 01. 2012 at 21. 00
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In the Nadelrinne in Zürs i had to day the best conditions i ever experienced in this run.
The snow was just sticking on the steep lines between the rocks and the quality of the powder was just amazing.
The groups skied as well Valluga north, Antenne down to Pazieltal and Knödelkopf.
On all runs was super nice powder.
Snow Forecast:
Little snow fall is the next day's possible
Avalanche risk level 2
Favourable conditions continue - Beware full depth snowslides and snowdrift accumulations
Outlook: Amidst very little new fallen snow, the avalanche situation is not expected to change significantly.
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben
26. 01. 2012 at 20. 00
What a day!
The groups had a fantastic day. There was powder on Rossfall, Mariokopf to Langen, Maroikopf to Verwall, Starwars and pretty much everywhere in the resort.
After 12.00 the temperature was rising. South exposed runs will be all ready sun effected tomorrow.
Snow Forecast:
Next 72 h 30 cm of Powder!
Avalanche risk level 2
Generally favourable conditions - Caution towards full depth snowslides and fresh snowdrift
Outlook: No significant change in avalanche situation
Snow report St. Anton
25. 01. 2012 at 20. 00
My best skiing day ever“ Jaz from Scotland.
The fresh snow from yesterday stabilised on the Rendl very good. So the groups could ski Hinterrendl, Schimmelegg, Rendl north face, Gampberg to Hinterrendl, Hinterrendl and Rossfall.
On the Rossfall where the best conditions i ever experienced on this run.
On the Schöngraben broke every single SE exposed slope on the convex part at the top with the crusty layer underneath. Those slopes are steeper than 40° and not recommendable anyway.
Snow Forecast:
Next 4 day's little snow fall expected.
Avalanche risk level 3
In regions of heaviest snowfall, a briefly treacherous situation
Outlook: Avalanche danger is slowly decreasing
Snow report St. Anton
24. 01. 2012 at 19. 30
Again, powder alert in St. Anton.
Overnight 40 cm of powder was fallen. On the Galzig side was the snow above the tree line a little wind effected.
On Rendl north face and Schimmelegg was the powder super light and stable.
Watch out tomorrow in the higher altitude with the fresh slab snow on the lee sides of the mountain (Hinter Rendl, Gampberglines, Schöngraben, .....).
Snow Forecast:
Next 4 day's little snow fall expected.
Avalanche risk level 3
Avalanche danger will continue to escalate during the day
Outlook: General avalanche danger will recede again presently, but loosely packed avalanches are increasingly expected from craggy terrain.
Snow report St. Anton
23. 01. 2012 at 19. 30
Close to the trees are often the nicest lines.
After the rain from yesterday the snowpack stabilised because of the lower temperatures (below the tree line).
Above the tree line is lots of fresh slab snow to watch out for the next days.
It was snowing over night as well so we could find nice conditions on Mainvasen, Mainplatt, Zwischenabfahrt, Jungbrunntobel, Rendl north face.
We heard that on Rossfall it was super crusty and the Schimmelegg was not good ether.
Snow Forecast:
Next 36 h 150cm Powder
Avalanche risk level 3
Caution: full depth snowslides below 2400 m, fresh snowdrift above 2200 m
Outlook: To begin with, no significant change in avalanche danger
Snow report St. Anton
20. 01. 2012 at 19. 30
„This is heaven!“ Fetcher from Australia.
It snowed all day long and more powder will come the next day‘s.
The old snow layer (Galzig to St. Anton) was quite soft and sticky before it started snowing. So on the places where it was skied the last days and the old snow was compact underneath there where perfect skiing conditions.
So we skied today Mainvasen, Mainplatt, Jungbrunntobel and Zwischenabfahrt.
More snow will come and we all look forward for an amazing off piste course next week.
Snow Forecast:
Next 72 h 100cm Powder
Avalanche risk level 3
Escalating avalanche danger - regionally high this afternoon
Outlook: Amidst snowfall and stormy northwesterly winds, avalanche danger will continue to rise
Snow report St. Anton
19. 01. 2012 at 19. 30
Strong snowfall above 1700 meters.
The groups skied Schöngraben, Mainvasen, Ziwschenabfahrt and next to the Gamperbergbahn.
Even in the Mainvasen is now a full snow depth slide.
The precipitation will cary on all night long.
But good news around midnight it will get colder.
So there will be lots of good powder the next days.
Snow Forecast:
Next 96 h 100cm Powder
Avalanche risk level 2+3
Slightly heightened avalanche danger, general danger level still moderate
Outlook: Amidst snowfall and stormy northwesterly winds, noticeably escalating avalanche danger
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers, Lech
18. 01. 2012 at 21. 00
The last sunny day before the next huge dump.
All groups skied fantastic runs to day with untracked powder.
So we where on the „Rendlspitze“ and skied down to „Pettneu“ and on the „Vorderer Kaltenberg“ going down trough the „Grugl to Verwall“ and in the „Verborgenes Kar“ from the Jörgrinne.
On some spots our guides saw hoar frost (uphill Rendelspitz). Hoar frost is a perfect gliding layer for avalanches. The crystals where all most 1 cm big.
Snow Forecast:
Next 72 h 100cm Powder
Avalanche risk level 1+2
Favourable touring conditions far and wide, amidst moderate danger
Outlook: Amidst snowfall and wind, avalanche danger will rise slightly on Thursday, noticeably on Friday,
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers, Lech
17. 01. 2012 at 21. 00
Ski touring time!
If you walk just 30 minutes there is still lots of Powder left.
The groups skied today in Stuben on the Maroikopf where are still untracked lines to ski.
On the „Erli Alm“ was super good powder as well. The ski touring conditions on Sonnenkopf on the „Eisentälispitz“ where just fantastic. Top to bottom fresh tracks in super powder.
Snow Forecast:
Next big snow fall on thursday.
Avalanche risk level 1+2
Favourable touring conditions, avalanche danger generally moderate
Outlook: No significant change in the avalanche situation
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers, Lech
16. 01. 2012 at 21. 00
We love mondays.
Heliskiing on Mehlsack, Valluga North and Rendlspitze those where the runs where we could find amazing skiing conditions to day.
There is still lots of powder out there.
Snow Forecast:
Next big snow fall on thursday.
Avalanche risk level 2
The major dangers: fresh snowdrift, gliding snow and high alpine shady slopes
Outlook: Predominantly favourable backcountry touring conditions persist
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers
14. 01. 2012 at 21. 00
Erzberg, Mario-Langen, Sonnenkopf, Maroi Leiten, Toerli, Schafgliger super nice conditions!
Snow Forecast:
Next big snow fall on wednesday.
Avalanche risk level 2
The major dangers: fresh snowdrift, gliding snow and high alpine shady slopes
Outlook: Avalanche danger is receding, freshly drifted snow is less likely to trigger.
Snow report St. Anton
12. 01. 2012 at 20. 00
Super skiing conditions in gullies on the lee side of the mountain.
Jungbrunntobel, Gabelrinne, Schimmelegg to Vorderrendl super snow.
The gully runs are all most like a half pipe now. With full speed from one side to the other side of the gully :))))
The top sections where closed because of storm in the afternoon.
Fresh slab snow in high alpine regions are very interesting the next days (avalanches).
Snow Forecast:
Next big snow fall on wednesday.
Avalanche risk level 3
Caution urged towards fresh snowdrift at high altitudes. Ongoing danger of full depth snowslides
Outlook: For a brief period, caution is necessary towards fresh snowdrift near ridgelines. Otherwise, the situation remains largely unchanged.
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben , Zuers
11. 01. 2012 at 20. 00
Super Powder on Maroikopf, Kühtäli, Knödelkopf, Hinter Rendl.
In Zürs is also super snow like Stierloch, Guggissattel, Erzberg and Gamsroute.
The very top lifts in St. Anton where still closed today (Valluga, Schindlergrat) because of danger from full depth snow slides on steep grassy slopes.
Snow Forecast:
20 cm Powder on Friday !!!!
Avalanche risk level 3
Caution towards full depth snowslides on steep, grassy slopes and steep, shady slopes over 2500m
Outlook: New, small snowdrift accumulations will form, due to snowfall and wind.
Snow report St. Anton
11. 01. 2012 at 20. 00
North facing super powder, south facing sun effected.
The very top lifts where still closed today (Valluga, Schindlergrat). In the Hinter Rendl, on Gampberg, Knödelkopf and Starwars was amazing snow.
Big gliding snow avalanches where in Mattun and from Galzig in the direction of Arlenmaehder.
Snow Forecast:
20 cm Powder on Friday !!!!
Avalanche risk level 3
Daytime danger will rise slightly - Beware gliding snow and fresh drift
Outlook: The avalanche danger is receding, the major peril remains full depth snowslides on steep, grassy slopes
Snow report St. Anton
10. 01. 2012 at 20. 00
Perfect powder and lower avalanche risk level!
Some of the top lifts where open to day.
So the groups skied on Rendl the Rendl north face, Schimmelegg and next to the old Tobellift.
On Galzig skied the groups Mainvasen, Jungbrunntobel and Zwischenabfahrt.
The way to Mainplatt was still closed because of avalanche risk.
Kapall was closed as well so there are no tracks in the Schoengraben lines.
Snow Forecast:
20 cm Powder on Friday !!!!
Avalanche risk level 3
Beware fresh snowdrift above treeline; snowslides on steep, grassy slopes
Outlook: Avalanche danger continues to decrease
Snow report St. Anton
09. 01. 2012 at 20. 00
How is that possible?
We ski day after day in perfect powder every day is better than the day before (thats our imagination ;;;)))))).
„Trihöleridi dijidiholleri
Tridihöleri dijidijo
Trihöleridi jijidihojudi
diridijohu di dijidioo“ Königsjodler
To day just the runs on the Gampenbahn, Mainvasen, Zwischenabfahrt, and Massbahn where skied.
There where no tracks on Mainplatt.
The Gampbergbahn on Rendl was closed as well.
On the Mainvasen was on the steep skiers left side a big ground avalanche (between the trees).
Snow Forecast:
In the next 12h 20 cm Powder!!!!
Avalanche risk level 4
Ongoing high avalanche danger, amidst snowfall and wind, above the treeline in North Tirol
Outlook: Avalanche danger is expected to recede as precipitation and wind subside.
Snow report St. Anton
07. 01. 2012 at 14. 00
This snow fall is unreal!
All the lifts on the top where closed, even the Galizig gondola and the Rendl gondola.
The groups skied yesterday the tree lines next to the Gampenbahn in the deepest powder we ever experienced.
More snow is forecasted the next days. The avalanche situation stays very critical.
Snow Forecast:
In the next 48h 100 cm Powder!!!!
Avalanche risk level 4
Avalanche situation is critical, high danger widespread
Outlook: With newly arriving snowfall and storm strength winds, absolutely NO improvement of the critical avalanche situation!
Snow report St. Anton
05. 01. 2012 at 20. 00
Another day on „Galzig powder paradise“.
The runs which where skied yesterday like Mainvasen, Mainplatt and Zwischenabfahrt had super good conditions. The snow underneath was compact and the powder on top was awesome to ski.
On all the other runs in St. Anton is the situation much more critical.
The wind was very strong and will increase even more.
Snow Forecast:
In the next 24h 100 cm Powder!!!!
Avalanche risk level 3
Escalating avalanche danger, accompanied by snowfall and storm
Outlook: High avalanche danger widespread, as snowfall and storm winds persist
Snow report St. Anton
04. 01. 2012 at 20. 30
There are all ready 2 meters of snow on the Galzig but the big snow dump is just beginning.
We are always surprised how days develop. On the way to St. Anton it was raining and on the last run from Galzig the powder was with us, again!!!!
But calm down the powder rush, because in the next days the avalanche risk will increase up to 4. So watch out the risk even next to the piste and below the tree line. To choose the right skiing terrain is very important and takes lots of experiance. In the afternoon was on the top of Galzig 70 km/h wind.
Snow Forecast:
In the next 48h 100 cm Powder!!!!
Avalanche risk level 3 above 2200m
Avalanche danger is considerable above 2200 m
Outlook: Amidst snowfall and wind, escalating avalanche hazards: reaching danger level 'high' regionally
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers
03. 01. 2012 at 20. 30
Super light powder, sun shine, no wind - perfect.
On Rendl was 20 cm super light powder and a very good base.
In Hinterrendl, Schimmeleck and Rossfall where absolute amazing conditions.
Stuben had a bit more snow fall the goups enjoyed the powder lines on the Maroikopf and Albona north face.
Schindlerkar Valluga and Mattunjoch where still closed to day because in the higher altitude where fresh snow drifts.
Snow Forecast:
In the next 72h 100 cm Powder!!!!
Avalanche risk level 3 above 2200m
Considerable avalanche danger widespread above 2200 m
Outlook: Some precipitation, considerable danger widespread
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben
02. 01. 2012 at 20. 30
The snow condition changed very much with the altitude today.
On the very top of the Arlberg ski resort was still good powder.
The Albona north face had some nice powder snow all the way down to 2000 meters.
The Guides where choosing terrain where they could traverse back to the piste if the snow had a crust on top.
Snow Forecast:
In the next 12h 30 cm Powder!!!!
Avalanche risk level 3
Considerable avalanche danger widespread, full depth snowslides below 2000 m
Outlook: Amidst snowfall and rain, no significant change in avalanche situation
Snow report St. Anton
30. 12. 2011 at 20. 00
Days like this are unforgettable!
After the wind stopped in the morning the visibility was good enough to surf trough the new 50 cm Powder from last night.
All the off piste groups where on big powder skis today which are an absolute „must have“ to ski snow like this.
Most of the lifts where closed today.
Just Galzig Gondola was open and the Rendl cable car.
Snow Forecast:
In the next 24h 50 cm Powder!!!!
Avalanche risk level 3 above: 1500m
Escalating avalanche danger over the day, amidst snowfall and strong winds
Outlook: Ongoing considerable danger. Backcountry skiers and freeriders should assiduously avoid snowdrift accumulations on steep slopes over the next few days.
Snow report St. Anton
29. 12. 2011 at 20. 00
Over the day fall 10 cm fresh snow without wind influence.
So all the groups where skiing on spots where the snow was not sun effected from the last days with the exposure north and north east. In those runs was the snow because of the North west wind up to 20 cm with soft snow below ==> NICE!
Stuben and Zuers where not skied to day by Piste to Powder because the visibility was really bad on the other side of the Arlbergpass.
Snow Forecast:
In the next 48h 50 cm Powder!!!!
Avalanche risk level 2 above: 2300m
Danger spots recognizable, otherwise favourable backcountry touring conditions
Outlook:Heavy snowfall accompanied by strong wind will increase avalanche danger in some places. New danger spots in the form of fresh snowdrift accumulations will arise.
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers:
28. 12. 2011 at 20. 30
The powder was still there.
Even after the warm temperatures from the last days.
So the groups where going to Rossfallscharte, Maroikpf, Rendlspitze Wiesele and Beischlkopf every group reported super powder and perfect conditions.
In the next days the situation will change a little bit.
The next snow front is coming in and heavy snowfall is expected the next days.
So fresh slab snow avalanches will be more possible again compare to the last days.
We all look forward for some tree skiing and deep powder!
Snow Forecast:
In the next 48h 50 cm Powder!!!!
Avalanche risk level 1 above: 2500m
Avalanche risk level 2 below: 2500m
Full depth snowslide danger on shady Main Alpine Ridge slopes above 2500 m
Outlook: The forecast snowfall will heighten the avalanche danger somewhat, requiring renewed caution towards snowdrift accumulations.
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers:
27. 12. 2011 at 19. 30
Very good ski conditions and beautiful weather!
The snow pack stabilised very much the last days.
So the groups where going to Mariokpf, Kühtäli, Gaißleger, Schöngraben and Starwars.
All off piste groups reported super ski conditions and very good snow.
Tomorrow are the full depth snowslides on grassy slopes all around St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers and Lech again very important to watch out.
But in general the avalanche danger has subsided.
So we will have a perfect base for the next snowfall in two days.
Snow Forecast:
Snowing in Thursday!
Avalanche risk level 2 above: 1800m
Danger on very steep, shady slopes above 2500 m on Main Alpine Ridge
Outlook: Favourable avalanche conditions continue
Snow report St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers:
26. 12. 2011 at 19. 30
After the strong snowfall from last week the snowpack is getting more stable and the avalanche risk is going down.
So the off piste groups could ski the Hinter Rendl, Schimmeleck, Schalfgilger and Rendl North face in perfect powder.
The Piste to Powder Guides reported awesome conditions in Stuben as well. From the Maroikopf down to Langen are excellent ski conditions.
On the Valluga north is from the avalanche blasting no snow left so the way down to Zuers has to go over the bridge colour which has a little tricky snowpack.
Lower down is perfect powder.
Isolated full depth snowslides can be expected on steep, grassy slopes all around St. Anton, Stuben, Zuers and Lech. Ordinarily, the peril of full depth snowslides is imminent when glide cracks appear in the snowpack surface. The zones beneath such cracks should for that reason be avoided altogether.
Snow Forecast:
Snowing in Thursday!
Avalanche risk level 3 above: 1800m
The major peril: fresh snowdrift above treeline
Outlook: With rising temperatures, an improving avalanche situation. Danger still depends on altitude.
Snow report St. Anton:
22. 12. 2011 at 19. 30
The strongest snow fall in St. Anton we can remember!
In the morning super light powder on Rendl on the Galzig side was the snow a little bit wind effected but super good fun to ski with high speed turns down Mainvasen and Mainplatt. Every run we came back the in the Mainplatt off piste run was no track. The snow fall was that strong that the tracks where covered in 30 min;;;))))
Anyway,
with the snow came the avalanche risk level!
So it‘s super important to stay the next day on flat spots which where skied the last day‘s.
So how is the base? Well that depends on where you’re skiing. Below 1800m the snow is packing well but the dangers have been the deep but very loose snow layers which, have been trapping skiers and boarders in holes between the bushes and trees. Above 2000m to 2800m the snow pack on the northern aspects is suffering from a very weak under layer that is old and rotten and not supporting the fresh snow on top very well. The Valluga experienced a huge avalanche that released on this very layer. If you are out and about remember only off piste with transceivers, shovels and probes and make sure your mates have the kit too. Piste To Powder will run avalanche courses in January 2012.
Snow Forecast:
In the next 12h 30 cm Powder!!!!
Avalanche risk level 4 above: 1800m
Critical avalanche situation continues, amidst high danger regionally
Outlook: Drastic rise in temperature plus solar radiation will keep the avalanche situation tense.
Snow report St. Anton:
21.12. 2011 at 19. 30
Over night fall 50 cm Powder.
All the Groups had an amazing day.
After a few warm up runs we skied Mainvasen, Mainplatt and between the trees on Rendl.
Franz: "I could not stop jodeling all day long."
Snow Forecast:
In the next 24h 30 cm Powder!!!!
Avalanche risk level 4 above: 1800m
Critical avalanche situation: high avalanche danger in some western regions!
Outlook: Amidst further snowfall, avalanche danger will continue to escalate.
Snow report St. Anton:
20.12. 2011 at 19. 30
The best snow since years.
On Rendl, Galzig and Schindler was all ready 30 cm fresh snow in the afternoon.
The Schindlergrat opened the first time since days and the groups enjoyed the powder up to the ears.
Snow Forecast:
In the next 12h 30 cm Powder!!!!
Avalanche risk level 3 above: 1800m
Considerable avalanche danger widespread, further escalating this afternoon
Outlook: Snowfall and winds will cause avalanche danger to rise.
Snow report St. Anton:
19.12. 2011 at 19. 30
What a day!
Perfect snow was found in St. Anton on Rendl and Galzig.
In the Hinter Rendl and on Schimmelegg was the lightest powder since years.
Graham: „One of my best skiing day‘s“ !
Snow Forecast:
In the next 48h 50 cm Powder!!!!
Avalanche risk level 3 above: 1800m
Considerable avalanche danger widespread above 1800 m
Outlook: Due to approaching snowfall, the avalanche danger is not expected to decrease.
