In mountainous countries like Austria and Switzerland, rail traffic and infrastructure are often confronted with snowfall, snow drifts, and avalanches. Accurate forecasts on the occurrence of snow and its associated snow load on trees, roofs and overhead lines can help to better plan staff and measures to ensure optimal rail traffic. Likewise, detailed information on snow depth distribution and layering are required to identify risk areas for snow drifts and avalanches.

 

SNOWi’s multi-faceted snow modeling helps solve these crucial voids in information.