Snow Compass: guiding Swiss skiing through warmer winters
With Switzerland warming at almost twice the global average, the future of certain ski resorts is on thin ice. Less snow and rising temperatures are forcing destinations at low and medium altitudes to adapt or face closure. A new forecasting tool, known as Snow Compass, developed by Swiss scientists, is providing crucial data-driven insights to help mountain resorts plan for the future, whether that means investing in technical solutions and snow cannons or diversifying away from the slopes.
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