Avalanche bulletin

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Avalanche bulletin provides up-to-date avalanche warnings and snow-situation information to safety officers, ski resorts, local authorities, and backcountry users.

Target Customer

{"Safety officers in ski resorts","Local authorities","Backcountry skiers","Freeriders","Snowshoers"}

Key Differentiator

Official avalanche warning service published on behalf of the Swiss government; long-running data and analysis; features the Vallée de la Sionne avalanche test site—the only facility of its kind in the world; supports avalanche simulation programs used worldwide.

Implementation Timeline

{"Bulletins are published daily (5 pm bulletin)","Observations submitted via interactive form are considered for the 5 pm bulletin","Observation for inclusion should be submitted before 2:30 pm to be considered for the 5 pm bulletin"}

Pain Points

1Cannot predict in detail exactly why, when, and where an avalanche will be triggered
2Need for reliable, timely hazard information to protect people and infrastructure
3Need for integrated data (maps, measured values, archival bulletins) to assess risk and plan prevention

Key Features

1Avalanche bulletin and snow-situation information
2Snow maps and measured values
3AvaBlog with expert avalanche analysis
4Archive of avalanche bulletins since 1998
5Print versions of avalanche bulletins and multiple reporting options (interactive form, White Risk app, email, phone)

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Safety officers in ski resorts and local authorities

Client Results

1Improved safety planning and hazard assessment through reliable avalanche bulletins
2Support for protective measures to villages, roads, and infrastructure
3Access to long-term snow data for climatology and model development

Competitive Advantages

1Official, government-backed warning service
2Long-term data and measurement capabilities
3Unique worldwide avalanche test site enabling direct study of avalanche processes
4In-house development of measurement tools and integration with remote sensing data
5Publicly accessible via White Risk and multiple reporting channels

Key Benefits

1Timely, reliable hazard information

2Decision support for risk mitigation and rescue planning

3Data-driven insights for infrastructure protection and climate research

4Public access via White Risk with multiple reporting channels

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Up-to-date avalanche warnings and snow-situation information, with related data products such as snow maps, measured values, AvaBlog, and bulletin archives.

Target Market

Safety officers, ski resorts, local authorities, backcountry users, snow sports enthusiasts

Unique Value Proposition

Official Swiss government-backed avalanche warning service with access to long-term measurements and data, unique world-class test facilities, and integrated data products for planning and safety.

Technical Requirements

Observation submissions via interactive form; email bulletin@slf.ch; phone 0800 800 187; White Risk app; 2:30 pm observation cutoff for 5 pm bulletin; Print versions and online access available

Pricing Model

Not disclosed

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