What system dependencies are required?

You need Bash 4.0 or higher, the 'uv' package for coordinate lookups, and standard utilities like jq, curl, and bc.

Which regions in Austria are supported by the Skitour skill?

The skill currently supports Tyrol (AT-07), Carinthia (AT-02), Vorarlberg (AT-08), Lower Austria (AT-03), and Styria (AT-06). Salzburg is currently not supported.

Can I look up conditions using GPS coordinates?

Yes, by using the --lat and --lon flags, the skill automatically determines the correct EAWS micro-region using a Python-based point-in-polygon matching system.

How fresh is the avalanche and snow data?

Avalanche bulletins are updated daily around 17:00. Snow depth data from SNOWGRID is typically 24 hours behind due to processing delays, while weather forecasts cover a 48-hour window.

Austrian Alps Ski Touring Guide

Name: Austrian Alps Ski Touring Guide
Author: jas-ho

byjas-ho

Productivity & Workflow

Provides real-time avalanche danger levels, snow depth, and weather forecasts for backcountry skiing in the Austrian Alps.

About

This skill integrates live data from official European avalanche services, GeoSphere snow grids, and high-resolution weather models to provide comprehensive safety and planning information for ski touring in Austria. It allows users to query specific mountain regions, look up conditions via coordinates with automatic region matching, and compare multiple touring locations. Whether planning a day trip to the Stubai Alps or checking the Rax plateau, it ensures backcountry enthusiasts have the most current data on wind slabs, snow depth trends, and 48-hour forecasts directly within the terminal.

Key Features

High-resolution snow depth data from GeoSphere SNOWGRID
Coordinate-based micro-region lookup via point-in-polygon matching
Real-time avalanche danger levels from lawinen-warnung.eu
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48-hour weather forecasts including wind, cloud cover, and precipitation
Comparative analysis for multiple touring locations in a single view

Use Cases

Comparing weather and snow depth across multiple Austrian ski regions for trip planning
Automating safety checks for specific alpine coordinates using terminal commands
Checking current avalanche risk and snow conditions before a backcountry tour

About

Key Features

High-resolution snow depth data from GeoSphere SNOWGRID
Coordinate-based micro-region lookup via point-in-polygon matching
Real-time avalanche danger levels from lawinen-warnung.eu
0 GitHub stars
48-hour weather forecasts including wind, cloud cover, and precipitation
Comparative analysis for multiple touring locations in a single view

Use Cases

Comparing weather and snow depth across multiple Austrian ski regions for trip planning
Automating safety checks for specific alpine coordinates using terminal commands
Checking current avalanche risk and snow conditions before a backcountry tour