AS SKIERS, it's always beneficial to develop a good eye for changing weather conditions associated with the Alpine climate. This is especially important when skiing off the beaten track, whether for a few hours or a prolonged ski tour. Weather, both past and present, is also incredibly important in determining the state of the snowpack as it affects the stability and quality of snow for the skier. It is important to be able to predict the changing weather around you and the expected precipitation levels.

Various cloud formations indicate the incoming weather.