
In search of snow
Switzerland and snow have a very special history. It ranges from skiing to avalanche research. As the planet heats up the snow is melting, and it’s happening here in Switzerland as well. What has happened? And how will it snow in the future? A search for clues.

Avalanches

Drill cores

Forecasts
The snow of the future – Interview with Christoph Marty, Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (in German). YouTube / Swiss National Library

Snow. The wonder in white
Until 1 July 2022, the Swiss National Library in Bern is showing the exhibition Snow. The wonder in white. The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the history of snow, and its future. Visit the website for a quick look at the exhibition www.nationalbibliothek.ch. The Gegensprecher, the podcast for the exhibition, provides background information.