Weather in the mountains
The weather in the mountains can change quickly and make your trip tougher than expected. That’s why it’s important to keep track of the latest forecast. On this page you’ll find up-to-date information about snow conditions and water levels.
2025-10-29
At the moment, there is no current information available about water levels or snow depth in the mountains. When available, it will be posted here.
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The cooling effect of the wind
Wind is one of the forces of nature you need to take special account of when in the mountains during winter. Here we explain wind strength and give you an idea of how wind speed can affect your planned activities.
When wind speeds exceed 11–13 m/s, anyone without mountain experience should avoid going on a tour.
At 18–24 m/s, visibility is zero and it’s nearly impossible to move forward on skis, even with the wind at your back. At this point, no one should be out in the mountains.
Perceived temperature at different wind speeds:
| 10°C | 5°C | 0°C | -5°C | -10°C | -15°C | -20°C | -25°C | -30°C | -35°C | -40°C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m/s | 9 | 3 | -2 | -8 | -14 | -20 | -26 | -32 | -37 | -43 | -49 |
| 5m/s | 8 | 1 | -5 | -11 | -17 | -24 | -30 | -36 | -42 | -49 | -55 |
| 10m/s | 6 | 0 | -7 | -14 | -20 | -27 | -34 | -40 | -47 | -53 | -60 |
| 15m/s | 5 | -2 | -8 | -15 | -22 | -29 | -36 | -43 | -50 | -56 | -63 |
| 20m/s | 5 | -2 | -9 | -16 | -23 | -31 | -38 | -45 | -52 | -59 | -66 |
| 25m/s | 4 | -3 | -10 | -17 | -25 | -32 | -39 | -46 | -53 | -60 | -68 |
| 30m/s | 4 | -4 | -11 | -18 | -26 | -33 | -40 | -47 | -55 |
Source: The Mountain Safety Council (opens in new tab).
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