Last updated: September 2026
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.
| Month | Rank | Move |
|---|---|---|
| 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…
slf.ch Traffic and Visitor Engagement
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
Latest estimate
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Organic visits
1.7K
100% of all traffic
Paid visits
0
No paid search detected
Organic vs paid
100%
0%
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slf.ch AI Visibility
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).
Grade A
Scored from this domain's own data — llms.txt, profile completeness, technical health, crawlability and structured data.
Present
7/8 core fields
77/100
robots ✓ · sitemap ✗
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slf.ch LLMS.txt
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.
Status
Published
AI engines can read it
Lines
158
In the file
Size
8.7K
Characters
Sections
12
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
Sections in the file
Areas of work
Keywords it claims
Technologies
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
Audience it targets
Winter sports participants, researchers, alpine communities · 18-65 · Switzerland, Alps
Company type
Government Research Institute
slf.ch Organic Keywords
Google lists slf.ch for about 459 keywords, which together bring an estimated 1,652 organic visits a month.
Ranking keywords
459
Found in Google for this domain
Visits they bring
1.7K
Estimated organic visits a month
Top ranking keywords
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slf.ch SEO Audit
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.
Overall
SEO
Performance
Accessibility
Fix these first
- CriticalImplement H1 Tags
- HighAdd Alt Attributes to Images
- CriticalCreate a Sitemap
- HighOptimize Meta Descriptions
8 more recommendations, with the exact changes and the pages they apply to, are in the full report.
slf.ch Competitors and Alternatives
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.
slf.ch Company Profile
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".
- 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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