Today in the Alps...
Updated: 9.30am Thursday 27 May 2021 - Exceptional snow conditions at altitude in the Alps…
After one of the coldest springs in recent memory, snow conditions in the Alps are now exceptional for late May... Read more
The glacier in Les 2 Alpes is looking in great shape ahead of its early opening this Saturday – Photo: les2alpes.com, 27 May 2021
Latest snow report
29 January 2021
Huge snowfalls in the western and northern Alps…
Weather & snow forecasts will return in Autumn 2020
Our complete guide to:
Early season snow conditions in the Alps
Top 10 late season ski resorts in the Alps
Our complete guide to:
Weather and snow conditions in Scotland
Who got the most snow in the Alps in 2019-20?
The 2019-20 ski season was the mildest ever in the Alps…
Read our full review of the 2019-20 ski season and find out who got the most snow in the Alps
Who got the most snow in North America in 2019-20?
The 2019-20 North-American ski season was not far off average for snowfall overall…
Read our full review of the 2019-20 ski season and find out who got the most snow in North America
Our blog
Top 5 Alpine ski resorts for avoiding rain
12 November 2020
Love skiing but hate rain? Here are 5 Alpine ski resorts where the risk of rain is at its lowest.
Top 5 early season ski resorts - Italy
22 October 2020
Here are our top 5 ski resorts for an early season ski holiday in Italy...
Top 5 early season ski resorts - Austria
12 October 2020
Here are our top 5 ski resorts for an early season ski holiday in Austria...
Snow Reliability - Ski Resorts A-Z
Planning a ski trip?
Here you'll find our comprehensive assessment of snow reliability in European and North American ski resorts.
Top 10s
Here we've pulled together our "Top 10" snow destinations depending on what you are looking for in your holiday:
2. Snow‑sure resorts - N. America
4. Snowiest resorts - N. America
5. Powder destinations - Europe
6. Powder destinations - N. America
7. Early season resorts - Europe
8. Late season resorts - Europe
The snow quality equation
Rightly or wrongly, the quality of the snow (never mind the state of the weather) can make or break your holiday, particularly if it is your first time in a resort. Here we explain the factors making up the "snow quality equation", which should allow you to make a more informed choice as to where and when you next hit the slopes.
The complete guide to...
Early season snow conditions in the Alps
8 October 2020
An early season ski holiday can sometimes be seen as a risky business, but is it really that much of a gamble?
Snowfall patterns in the French Alps
16 September 2020
Ever wondered why some areas of the French Alps get more snow than others?
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