In the middle of the high season on 27 December 2022, the Kaiseregg ski area was surrounded by greenery. (Photo: Franz Thalmann)
In the middle of the high season on 27 December 2022, the Kaiseregg ski area was surrounded by greenery. (Photo: Franz Thalmann) With climate change resulting in less natural snow and higher temperatures, challenging times lie ahead for tourist destinations that depend on winter sports, as well as for winter sports fans. Artificial snow and snow farming can help, but even these have their limitations. Skiing, tobogganing, cross-country skiing - winter sports tempt many people into the great outdoors year after year. But these activities are under threat from climate change. As days with sufficient snow get fewer, winter sports enthusiasts are having to be more flexible in terms of scheduling, particularly at lower-altitude resorts. Relative snow depth per winter (Chart: SLF) The long-term trend is clear.
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