Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next 21.03.2023 Beautiful but dangerous: how cornices are formed SLF researchers used a wind tunnel to determine the conditions required for snow cornice formation on mountain ridges. 16.03.2023 On the move with the avalanche warning service Avalanche warners painstakingly examine snow profiles to analyse the structure of the snowpack. A picture series. 15.03.2023 “I was really stubborn.” Johan Gaume, head of the Chair of alpine mass movements at SLF, speaks about his research. 15.03.2023 "Using creative methods to look for solutions" Manuela Brunner, head of the Hydrology & Climate Impacts in Mountain Regions research group at the SLF, discusses her research. 08.03.2023 Using infrared to track snowmelt High-tech equipment from Davos is being deployed in the Rockies to better understand snowmelt. 03.03.2023 Survey on the subdivision of the danger levels The avalanche warning service of the SLF asks skihikers and freeriders for feedback on the intermediate levels in the avalanche bulletin. 01.03.2023 Better polar forecasts The incorporation of the SNOWPACK snow model into the WRF weather model allows a better assessment of changes in snow and ice worldwide. 28.02.2023 The wind tunnel: a new frontier for snow research SLF researchers chase snow crystals around in circles in the wind tunnel. This is how they track down snow phenomena. 22.02.2023 Volunteers collect Saharan dust 'Citizen scientists' provided vital support to SLF researchers as part of the project. 16.02.2023 Measuring the water in permafrost The SLF Permafrost research group is exploring new ways to measure the increasing water content in permafrost triggered by climate change. 14.02.2023 Training for avalanche experts from many countries Last week SLF researchers shared their knowledge about avalanches with practitioners from numerous countries. A picture gallery. 11.02.2023 Science careers for girls On International Women and Girls in Science Day, we interviewed teenage girls who aspire to a technical or scientific profession. 10.02.2023 «We have to act as role models.» International day of women in science: scientist Manuela Brunner discusses her experiences in a male-dominated scientific environment. 31.01.2023 Could the lack of snow signal drought in 2023? A 50-year comparison shows that drought deficits are increasing in Switzerland due to a lack of snow. 18.01.2023 SLF becomes WMO's Snow Monitoring Competence Centre The appointment will give the SLF, with its high-quality infrastructure, a leading international role within the WMO. 09.01.2023 Season 2021/22 with little snow Negative record in the south, avalanche situation comparatively calm, fewer avalanche accidents – winter report 21/22 (German). 29.12.2022 Can Switzerland go "renewable"? Our country has abundant renewable energy resources: but how can - and will - they be used? Find out in the new DIAGONAL magazine. 28.12.2022 Avalanche danger in Europe The avalanche warning services in Europe EAWS now publish an interactive map of the avalanche situation in Europe, from Svalbard to Sicily. 21.12.2022 Wind-solar facilities in the Alps armasuisse Real Estate is planning one of the first hybrid wind-solar farms above the Lukmanier Pass. The SLF analysed the location. 13.12.2022 Avalanche accidents of the past 20 years On this interactive map, the SLF lists all avalanche accidents since 2002, including the avalanche warning level published. Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next