How PowScout SKI works

Verification

The live ranking requires fresh official skiing evidence. Indoor facilities and unsupported reports are excluded. Source coverage is incomplete.

Official reports expire after 24 hours, or earlier if a daily report specifies an expiry. Weather forecasts expire after 6 hours. Failed updates never renew evidence timestamps.

72h powder forecast

The main ranking prioritises 72h forecast snowfall (70 points), wind (15) and visibility (15). It includes verified open resorts even without predicted new snow. This is a powder forecast, not an observed freeride rating. Official snow depth and quality are shown when available. Overnight lift closures do not remove valid skiing evidence.

Statistical trip planning

Trip recommendations compare the same dates in five completed previous years using Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. The score uses mean snowfall 60 points, repeated snowy periods 20, cold days 10 and wind 10. Missing years exclude a destination.

These are modelled historical statistics, not resort measurements, climate normals or a future forecast. Five samples do not establish a reliable powder probability. Mountain resolution, terrain, base snow and future operations remain limitations.

Travel links and release status

Travel links are external searches. No live flights, hotels, buses, car rentals, reservations or commissions are connected. A commercial weather licence, source permissions and partner agreements are required before commercial publication.