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Snow Depth at 2000 m or 2500 mEvery Thursday, and on other weekdays if marked changes occur, the Snow Depth Map showing the mean snow depth at 2000 metres above sea level (in the months at the start and end of the season, at 2500 m as well) is published at about 11.00 am. It is based on the values recorded by the SLF measurement stations and the MeteoSwiss Climate Stations. It covers the region of the Swiss Alps and provides a general overview of the current snow depth on horizontal surfaces. Areas with identical or similar snow depth are grouped by colour or cross-hatching; the map shows 3 to 5 snow depth bands. When interpreting the map for parts of the terrain at lower or higher altitudes, note that the snow depth gradient can vary greatly. It generally lies in the range from 5 to 20 cm per 100 metres altitude. Also note that the values refer to horizontal surfaces; the snow depth on slopes can often be very different. At the start and end of the season when less snow is lying, the mean snow depth at 2500 metres above sea level are indicated, as stated in the map's headline. This Snow Depth Map is published regularly in some daily newspapers and broadcast occasionally on Swiss TV (channel SF DRS). |