Today in the Alps...
Updated: 1pm Sunday 24 April 2022 - Winter is not quite over in the Alps!
Some parts of the Alps have woken up to fresh snow this morning, with significant quantities in the higher resorts of the southern and western Alps, especially close to the borders between Italy and France, and Italy and Switzerland... Read more
Top 10 early season ski resorts in the Alps
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Early season snow conditions in the Alps
Top 10 late season ski resorts in the Alps
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Weather and snow conditions in Scotland
Who got the most snow in North America in 2020-21?
The 2020-21 North-American ski season saw generally below average snowfall…
Read our full review of the 2020-21 ski season and find out who got the most snow in North America
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
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Alpe d'Huez - one of the best all-round ski resorts in the Alps?
28 January 2022
With extensive, varied terrain for all levels of skier, Alpe d'Huez has something to offer everyone...
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.
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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?