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Updated: 11.40am Wednesday 20 September 2017 - So much snow! But will it last?

More than 50cm of new snow has fallen across some eastern parts of the Alps in the last 24 hours. Hintertux has done particularly well from the recent storms, with significant snow down to the 2660m mid-station and a dusting even at valley level... More

Hintertux, Austria – Weather to ski – Snow news, 20 September 2017

50cm of new snow on the Hintertux glacier with a bit more to come today – 20 September 2017 – Photo: facebook.com/Hintertux.Glacier

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Who got the most snow in the Alps in 2016-17?

The 2016-17 Alpine ski season was a poor one overall.

But did any resorts buck the trend?

Read our full review of the 2016-17 ski season and find out who got the most snow in the Alps

Who got the most snow in North America in 2016-17?

Unlike the Alps, the 2016-17 North American ski season was an excellent one overall...

Read our full review of the 2016-17 ski season and find out who got the most snow in North America

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Snow Reliability - Ski Resorts A-Z

Chamonix ski area, France - Photo: Chamonix/Monica Dalmasso

Planning a ski trip?

Here you'll find our comprehensive assessment of snow reliability in European and North American ski resorts.

Top 10s

Arapahoe Basin ski area, Colorado, USA - Photo: Arapahoe Basin/Casey Day

Here we've pulled together our "Top 10" snow destinations depending on what you are looking for in your holiday:

1. Snow‑sure resorts - Europe

2. Snow‑sure resorts - N. America

3. Snowiest resorts - Europe

4. Snowiest resorts - N. America

5. Powder destinations - Europe

6. Powder destinations - N. America

7. Early season resorts - Europe

8. Late season resorts - Europe

9. Snow‑sure nursery slopes - Europe

10. Weather‑proof resorts - Europe

The snow quality equation

St Moritz ski area, Switzerland - Photo: Engadin St Moritz/Christof Sonderegger

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.

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