skitour

Aggregate avalanche, snow depth, and weather data for Austrian Alps regions.

Updated Jan 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jas-ho/jason-agent-skills --skill skitour
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skitour
Source: https://github.com/jas-ho/jason-agent-skills/tree/main/plugins/skitour
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jas-ho/jason-agent-skills --skill skitour

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Skier and backcountry users often struggle to gather reliable, up-to-date information on avalanche danger, snow depth, and weather for the Austrian Alps. This Skill consolidates multiple data sources into a single, easy-to-consume report.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Combine official avalanche bulletins from lawinen-warnung.eu and avalanche.report with Snow depth data from GeoSphere SNOWGRID and weather forecasts from Open-Meteo ICON-D2.
  • Supports lookups by named location (e.g., Stubai, Lech) or by coordinates, with region mapping to the EAWS micro-regions.
  • Use Case: Plan a day tour by requesting current avalanche risk, snow depth, and forecasted temperatures for your chosen area.

Quick Start

Use the skitour skill to retrieve current avalanche danger, snow depth, and weather for a chosen location in Austria.

Frequently Asked Questions about skitour

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get current avalanche danger levels and snow depth for a specific Austrian Alps region?

To get avalanche danger levels and snow depth for a specific Austrian Alps region, the skill aggregates official avalanche bulletins from lawinen-warnung.eu with Snow depth data from GeoSphere SNOWGRID. It maps named locations or coordinates to EAWS micro-regions to provide a consolidated report.

Can I compare ski touring conditions and weather forecasts across multiple locations in Austria?

Yes, you can compare ski touring conditions and weather forecasts across multiple locations in Austria. The skill integrates Open-Meteo ICON-D2 weather forecasts and supports lookups by named location or coordinates, summarizing avalanche risk, snow depth, and temperatures for side-by-side comparisons.

What weather data sources are used for Austrian backcountry ski tour planning?

Weather data for Austrian backcountry ski tour planning is sourced from Open-Meteo ICON-D2 forecasts, GeoSphere SNOWGRID for snow depth, and avalanche.report for official avalanche bulletins. These multiple open data sources are consolidated into a single easy-to-consume report.

How do I retrieve avalanche reports and weather forecasts using shell scripting?

You can retrieve avalanche reports and weather forecasts using shell scripting by leveraging the skill's internal data retrieval logic. It integrates multiple open data sources with runtime error handling and fallback behavior to ensure reliable data aggregation for your queries.

Do I need specific coordinates to look up ski touring conditions, or are named locations supported?

You do not need specific coordinates to look up ski touring conditions; named locations like Stubai or Lech are fully supported. The skill automatically handles region mapping to the EAWS micro-regions based on either the provided location name or coordinates.

What happens if an open data source for avalanche bulletins or weather is unavailable?

If an open data source for avalanche bulletins or weather is unavailable, the skill applies runtime error handling and fallback behavior. This ensures the data retrieval process remains robust and continues to provide the best available ski touring conditions report.