Thursdays on The Wrap and Fridays on The National during the ski season Matthew Leighton gives us an update on ski conditions across the country heading into the weekend. USEFUL RESOURCES Snow Report podcast feed 10 important rules: the ski code of conduct Avalanche bulletins and other safety advice Thursdays on The Wrap and Fridays on The National during the ski season Matthew Leighton gives us an update on ski conditions across the country heading into the weekend. USEFUL RESOURCES Snow Report podcast feed 10 important rules: the ski code of conduct Avalanche bulletins and other safety advice WRS WRS web@wrs.ch en Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:36:15 UT Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:43:07 GMT Big Medium 2.0.8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/ski_report/index.shtml (C) WRS 2009 News & Politics no The mountains will be very cold this weekend, with a wind chill factor that will make the temperature seem even lower. Presently, ski resorts are reporting excellent snow conditions at all altitudes, with little wind, but the northern bise is expected to arrive in the next 24 hours. Matthew Leighton gives the latest snow report and advises drivers to make sure that their cars are equipped with snow chains and a good battery: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:55:00 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/ski_report/snow-report-excellent-skiing-if-you-dress-for-the-.shtml?28874 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18874 Programmes/Snow Report Daily Shows/The Wrap This weekend brings mostly show showers throughout the country with a dip in temperatures. So expect to enjoy the excellent ski conditions. However, Matthew Leighton warns that you must stick to the pistes due to a greater risk of avalanches with all that snow. He has more details and urges skiers to enjoy the fairly quiet slopes now before the school holidays begin: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:50:00 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/ski_report/snow-report-spectacular-ski-conditions-and-quiet-s.shtml?28756 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18756 Programmes/Snow Report Daily Shows/The Wrap After a 10-day stretch of gorgeous sunny weather, clouds are returning for the weekend. That means fresh snow at altitudes above 1,500 metres in most places, but the next couple of days will bring rain for some lower resorts. The current situation varies quite a lot depending where you are, so Matthew Leighton takes us around the country: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:15:01 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/ski_report/snow-report-more-snow-en-route-with-clouds.shtml?28647 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18647 Programmes/Snow Report Daily Shows/The National http://www.slf.ch/index_EN The sun is shining on most Swiss slopes, the winds have died down, the holiday rush is over and anywhere above 1,200 metres you’re guaranteed stacks and stacks of snow. All that snow means lots of avalanche potential though, and that means piste control teams are setting off loads of controlled avalanches—literally going through tons of explosives already this year. Matthew Leighton has details: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:54:12 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/ski_report/snow-report-stunning-ski-conditions-for-your-weeke.shtml?28536 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18536 Programmes/Snow Report Daily Shows/The Wrap http://www.slf.ch/index_EN Most ski resorts below about 2,000 metres will start reopening after Storm Andrea’s 160+ kilometre per hour winds forced most across the country to halt at least some of their lifts. Andrea has left plenty of powder in her wake, but do check before you go to make sure resort roads are open. And be aware of the risk of avalanches. Matthew Leighton has the latest: Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:52:29 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/ski_report/storm-andrea-puts-freeze-on-ski-resorts.shtml?28397 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18397 Programmes/Snow Report Daily Shows/The Wrap http://www.slf.ch/index_EN http://worldradio.ch/wrs/news/wrsnews/gale-force-winds-whip-switzerland.shtml?28390 http://worldradio.ch/wrs/news/wrsnews/another-big-storm-headed-our-way.shtml?28379 Skiing has been out-of-this-world with fresh snow and sunny skies pretty much everywhere above 2,000 metres and merely fabulous above 1,500 metres. Conditions for the weekend are looking good but with all the snowfall it will take some time to get the pistes in shape. As it warms up over the weekend with more snow and rain, you’ll definitely want to ski above 1,500 metres. Matthew Leighton gives us a tour around the country: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:53:31 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/ski_report/snow-report-new-years-weekend-looking-good.shtml?28298 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18298 Programmes/Snow Report Daily Shows/The Wrap http://www.slf.ch/index_EN With the sudden heavy snowfall, skiers are anticipating a heavenly weekend. However, for the resorts, a lot of work has gone into making the pistes safe and ski-friendly, although avalanche risks are very high in certain areas. But by sticking to areas that are well-marked, you can have a very enjoyable ski trip. Matthew Leighton has the latest snow report: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:55:00 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/ski_report/plentiful-snow-gives-way-to-paradise-ski-condition.shtml?28226 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18226 Programmes/Snow Report Daily Shows/The National Daily Shows/The Wrap After a nail-bitingly warm and dry autumn, the snow has been pouring down from east to west with more on the way. That pesky Storm Joachim is going to make it too windy to get much good skiing in today, but it’s looking good for the weekend—save a couple of high-risk avalanche areas. Pistes are opening faster than you can keep track, but Matthew Leighton gives it a shot: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:25:48 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/ski_report/snow-report-resorts-blanketed-in-snow-across-the-c.shtml?28116 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18116 Programmes/Snow Report Daily Shows/The Wrap http://worldradio.ch/wrs/news/wrsnews/switzerland-braces-for-storm-joachim.shtml?28121 The skies have finally opened up and blessed Switzerland with some of the white stuff, which means more and more resorts, especially those above 1,500 or 1,600 metres, are opening pistes this weekend. Matthew Leighton takes us on a tour of some of those resorts across the country. But beware, avalanche risks are high: Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:50:16 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/ski_report/snow-report-its-here-snow-finally-falling.shtml?28003 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18003 Programmes/Snow Report Daily Shows/The Wrap http://www.slf.ch/index_EN With one of the warmest autumns in history and the lack of precipitation, ski resorts are starting to worry. Only a few pistes are open for business at the highest altitudes thanks to snow machines. Starting today, and until the end of the ski season, Matthew Leighton gives the latest information on snow conditions, and where to find the white fluffy stuff, throughout Switzerland: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:55:00 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/ski_report/snow-report-follow-the-artificial-snow.shtml?27894 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-17894 Programmes/Snow Report Daily Shows/The Wrap http://worldradio.ch/wrs/news/switzerland/2011-headed-for-warm-weather-record.shtml?27846 In WRS’s last Snow Report of the season, Matthew Leighton says there are still about 45 resorts with a meter of snow, but you’ll need to ski on the piste above 2,000 meters and go early. Open resorts include Zermatt, Verbier, St. Moritz and Davos, which could stay open until May 1 with the help of snow cannons: Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:31:32 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/ski_report/snow-report-ski-season-winds-down-with-cannons-bla.shtml?23962 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-13962 Programmes/Snow Report Daily Shows/The National http://www.slf.ch/lawineninfo/lawinenbulletin/nationale_lawinenbulletins/index_EN http://snow.myswitzerland.com/snow_reports Ski resorts are promising beautiful t-shirt weather on the slopes this weekend. However, with the warming weather, the mountain-bound will have to climb higher to find good snow. Matthew Leighton’s advice is to stay on the piste above at least 1,800 meters. Many resorts have closed zones below 1,500 meters: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:50:00 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/ski_report/snow-report-sunny-weather-good-snow-coverage-high-.shtml?23817 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-13817 Programmes/Snow Report Daily Shows/The Wrap Skiing conditions vary widely throughout the country. But Matthew Leighton says the good news is that if you can get up to resorts like Zermatt, at higher altitudes, you’ll be smiling on the slopes. But at the other end of the scale you have resorts like Villars where there’s not much snow and it’s wet. The avalanche risk is between level three and four so be sure to stay on the piste: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:50:00 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/ski_report/snow-report-lovely-fresh-snow-at-high-altitudes.shtml?23716 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-13716 Programmes/Snow Report Daily Shows/The National With temperatures up around 10 degrees, it’s warm out there, and ski conditions feel more like it’s late April. There’s still snow on the pistes, says Matthew Leighton, but morning on-piste skiing is your best bet: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:50:00 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/ski_report/snow-report-on-piste-skiing-looking-good.shtml?23607 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-13607 Programmes/Snow Report Daily Shows/The Wrap After a dry start to the year, fresh new deposits of snow continue to fall in the Swiss mountains, to the extent that even off-piste skiing at high altitudes is starting to look good. Matthew Leighton explains where to find the best ski conditions. He also warns skiers to remain careful, as the new snow can cover up potential danger zones: Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:55:00 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/ski_report/snow-report-more-freshly-fallen-snow-graces-the-sl.shtml?23475 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-13475 Programmes/Snow Report Daily Shows/The Wrap