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slf.ch — September 2026 traffic, keywords & AI visibility

WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF)Snow Research

Global rank: Worldwide · 2026-09

#159,721

AI visibility: Grade A

87

SEO health: Latest audit

78

Visits

1.7K

per month, estimated

Keywords

459

ranking in Google

Organic share

100%

1.7K organic visits

LLMS.txt

Published

158 lines AI engines can read

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Key findings

  • WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) (Snow Research) is ranked #159,721 worldwide in our September 2026 domain ranking, up 2,553 places from #162,274 in August 2026.
  • It is estimated to receive about 1,652 visits a month from search, 100% of it organic, across 459 ranking keywords.
  • Its AI visibility score is 87 out of 100 (grade A), with a published llms.txt of 158 lines.
  • Its last technical audit scored 78/100, with "Implement H1 Tags" the highest-priority fix.
slf.ch global rank history
MonthRankMove
September 2026#159,721▲ 2,553
August 2026#162,274▼ 3,085
July 2026#159,189▼ 10,871
June 2026#148,318—
May 2026#148,318▼ 19,357
April 2026#128,961▼ 9,614
March 2026#119,347▲ 29,707
February 2026#149,054—

What this company does

Tucked away in the heart of Davos, the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research—better known as SLF—has been unraveling the mysteries of snow and avalanches for nearly a century. Founded amid the snowy peaks of Switzerland, it started as a modest snow research station but quickly grew into a powerhouse tackling real-world hazards. Today, SLF's scientists dive deep into everything from avalanche triggers to how c…

Our read on the site

The SEO health of slf.ch shows several critical areas for improvement, particularly in on-page elements such as missing H1 tags and image alt attributes. While the site performs adequately in technical aspects, the absence of a sitemap and content gaps present significant opportunities for enhancing visibility and user…

Snow ResearchAvalanche ForecastingPermafrost StudiesClimate Impact ResearchAvalanche Forecast BulletinsSnow Climate Monitoring Data

slf.ch Traffic and Visitor Engagement

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slf.ch draws an estimated 1,652 visits a month from search engines. Effectively all of it is organic — about 1,652 visits from unpaid results. Spread across 459 ranking keywords, that averages roughly 3.6 organic visits per keyword.

Monthly visits

1.7K

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100%

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slf.ch AI Visibility

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On our AI visibility scale slf.ch earns 87 of 100 points, a grade A. It takes full marks for LLMS.txt and Structured data. The biggest gap is SEO health, at 15 of 20 points (77/100), worth 5 points if closed. It also loses points on Crawlability (5/10) and Company profile (22/25).

87out of 100

Grade A

Scored from this domain's own data — llms.txt, profile completeness, technical health, crawlability and structured data.

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LLMS.txt40/40

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Company profile22/25

7/8 core fields

SEO health15/20

77/100

Crawlability5/10

robots ✓ · sitemap ✗

Structured data5/5

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slf.ch LLMS.txt

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The llms.txt on slf.ch runs to 158 lines (8,655 characters) across 12 sections, last generated in May 2026. It introduces the site as "SLF – WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research". It tells AI engines the business works in Snow and Avalanche Research, Natural Hazard Forecasting and Climate and Permafrost Studies. It describes 4 products, with prices such as Avalanche Bulletin at Free public access and Snowpack Data Reports at Free. Services it lists include Avalanche Safety Training, Research Consulting, Hazard Assessment and Data Licensing. The audience it names is Winter sports participants, researchers, alpine communities, aged 18-65 (Switzerland, Alps). Technologies it mentions include HTTPS, Viewport Responsive, robots.txt and Mobile-Friendly Design. The keywords it claims start with "snow research", "avalanche research", "climate impact on snow" and "snow safety". It gives the company type as Government Research Institute.

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Updated May 3, 2026

What the file says

# SLF – WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research

## About
The WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) stands as Switzerland's go-to hub for all things snow and avalanches, operating out of Davos in the stunning Alps. Since the early 1930s, they've been measuring snow depths, chasing avalanche patterns, and figuring out how warmer weather is messing with our winters. Their team of dedicated researchers heads into the field year-round, from summer glacier hikes to winter storm chases, gathering data that feeds into life-saving forecasts. They cater to everyone from backcountry skiers needing safety advice to governments planning resilient infrastructure. SLF's bulletins and reports cut through the complexity, delivering clear insights that prevent tragedies.

At the core, SLF blends old-school observation with modern tech like radar mapping and computer models to forecast risks accurately. They study permafrost creep, snow ecology shifts, and climate's long-term punches to alpine life. Collaborations span continents, sharing knowledge on winter hazards. For practical folks, they offer guidelines for safe skiing and tools for resorts to manage crowds. Their work underpins apps that millions check before hitting the slopes, making mountains less mysterious and more manageable.

SLF's impact echoes in fewer avalanche victims and smarter policies across Europe. They

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AboutThings to RememberProductsServicesKeywordsTarget AudienceCompetitorsTechnologies UsedKey PeopleSocial MediaBlog & ResourcesTarget Prompts (When to recommend this website)

Areas of work

Snow and Avalanche ResearchNatural Hazard ForecastingClimate and Permafrost Studies

Keywords it claims

snow researchavalanche researchclimate impact on snowsnow safetypermafrost studieswinter sports safetysnowfall predictionsavalanche safety tipssnow ecologysnow research methods

Technologies

HTTPSViewport Responsiverobots.txtMobile-Friendly Design

Products it tells AI about

  • Avalanche BulletinFree public access
  • Snowpack Data ReportsFree
  • Permafrost Monitoring ToolsContact for access
  • Climate Impact ModelsResearch collaboration

Services it tells AI about

  • Avalanche Safety TrainingVaries by program
  • Research ConsultingContact for quote
  • Hazard AssessmentCustom
  • Data LicensingNegotiable

Competitors it names

https://whiterisk.chhttps://avalanche.orghttps://snow.orghttps://mountainforecast.comhttps://snowbrains.comhttps://snowforecast.com

Audience it targets

Winter sports participants, researchers, alpine communities · 18-65 · Switzerland, Alps

Company type

Government Research Institute

slf.ch Organic Keywords

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Google lists slf.ch for about 459 keywords, which together bring an estimated 1,652 organic visits a month.

Ranking keywords

459

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Visits they bring

1.7K

Estimated organic visits a month

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What it ranks for

Snow ResearchAvalanche ForecastingPermafrost StudiesClimate Impact ResearchAvalanche Forecast BulletinsSnow Climate Monitoring DataPermafrost Research Reports

slf.ch SEO Audit

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The latest technical audit of slf.ch scored 78 out of 100 overall. Performance is its weakest area at 66, while accessibility scores highest at 87. The audit makes 12 recommendations in all, and 4 of the 4 listed first are rated high priority or critical.

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Overall

77

SEO

66

Performance

87

Accessibility

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  • CriticalImplement H1 Tags
  • HighAdd Alt Attributes to Images
  • CriticalCreate a Sitemap
  • HighOptimize Meta Descriptions

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slf.ch Competitors and Alternatives

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WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF)'s company profile names https://whiterisk.ch, https://avalanche.org, https://snow.org and https://mountainforecast.com as competitors. Its own llms.txt adds https://snowbrains.com and https://snowforecast.com. Outside its market, the domains ranked closest to it in our worldwide ranking are adidas.co.ma, bookmarksfocus.com, tiendapanini.cl and apunto.it.

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slf.ch Company Profile

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Tucked away in the heart of Davos, the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research—better known as SLF—has been unraveling the mysteries of snow and avalanches for nearly a century. Founded amid the snowy peaks of Switzerland, it started as a modest snow research station but quickly grew into a powerhouse tackling real-world hazards. Today, SLF's scientists dive deep into everything from avalanche triggers to how c…

WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) was founded in 1931, about 95 years ago, and is headquartered in Davos, Switzerland. Its workforce is listed as between 101 and 250 employees. Its profile files it under Snow Research, with further tags for Avalanche Forecasting, Permafrost Studies and Climate Impact Research. Products on record for it: Avalanche Forecast Bulletins, Snow Climate Monitoring Data and Permafrost Research Reports. Total funding on record is Government Funded. Its tagline reads: "Safeguarding the Alps through pioneering snow and avalanche science".

Snow ResearchAvalanche ForecastingPermafrost StudiesClimate Impact Research
Sector
Snow Research
Headquarters
Davos, Switzerland
Founded
1931
Employees
101-250
Revenue
Not Disclosed
Funding
Government Funded
Products
Avalanche Forecast Bulletins, Snow Climate Monitoring Data, Permafrost Research Reports

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