WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF

Research 07.03.2025
“Snow and blueberry pie are connected.”
“Snow and blueberry pie are connected.”

Snow-free slopes at 1,900 m.a.s.l.: SLF biologist Christian Rixen explains the consequences for plants and why late frost becomes a risk.

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Research 21.01.2025
SLF obtains patent for SnowImager
SLF obtains patent for SnowImager

The SnowImager analyses the snowpack quickly and objectively, supporting climate research and natural hazard warnings.

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Research 16.12.2024
Wind modifies snow crystals – and climate models
Wind modifies snow crystals – and climate models

Experiments conducted by the SLF show how wind transforms snow crystals. The findings are significant for climate research.

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In den Alpen bildet vom Wind verfrachteter Schnee häufig Schichten, die Schneebretteigenschaften haben. (Foto: Christian Rixen)
 
Research 11.12.2024
More precise snowmelt forecasts
More precise snowmelt forecasts

SLF researchers optimize snowmelt models with satellite data. These advances are important for more precise flood warnings.

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NEWS

Logbook
26.02.2025

The adventure is over

SLF scientist Sergi González-Herrero writes about his work in Antarctica to get young students involved in science. Part 9

Institutional
28.01.2025

WSL adapts its organigramm

WSL adapts its organigram: the research activities will now be organized into only nine research units instead of the previous twelve.

Institutional
09.01.2025

Interview with WSL Director Rolf Holderegger

Rolf Holderegger has been Director of WSL for 100 days. In this interview, he talks about the challenges ahead.

Institutional
23.12.2024

Royal guest professorship

Former WSL Director James Kirchner has been awarded a guest professorship in Sweden by King Carl XVI Gustav.

Research
18.12.2024

25 years after Lothar: Forest rebuilt by storm

WSL researchers answer the most frequently asked questions about the impact of the winter storm on Swiss forests.

Services and products
13.12.2024

Now also in French: Avalanches - the book

The practical guide: in-depth knowledge about avalanches for ski hikers, freeriders and snowshoe hikers - safely through the winter.

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AvaBlog

Our experts analyze the avalanche situation.
7 March 2025

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