The description of the danger levels leaves room for interpretation for avalanche forecasters. A data-based approach helps to provide more clarity.

Researchers are testing a new method of measuring snow properties, using sensors for navigation satellite systems.

On Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube you can regularly find out about our research on snow, avalanches, natural hazards and the environment.

Placing white tarpaulins over glaciers temporarily reduces ice melt, but because of the costs this is only viable for small areas.

In a difficult year, WSL launched major interdisciplinary initiatives with partner organizations and published more than ever.

"Forest Functioning under Air Pollution and Climate Change", August 2021 in Davos: enrollment open for PhD, Postdocs and MSc in their last year.