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Updated: 3.30pm Friday 2 June 2017 - Summer is in control of the Alps
After a relatively cold and snowy early May, summer has well and truly established itself in the Alps, with temperatures in the lower valleys typically in the high twenties (occasionally nudging 30°C) over the last few days and a good scattering of heat-induced afternoon thunderstorms... More
The Kitzsteinhorn glacier in May 2017 – Photo: facebook.com/Kitzsteinhorn
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How snow-sure and weatherproof is Val Cenis?
6 June 2017
Val Cenis is becoming increasingly popular. But how snow-sure and weather proof is it?
Where to ski in the Alps in June
2 June 2017
Fraser Wilkin looks at the skiing options available in the Alps this June.
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.
Who got the most snow in the Alps in 2015-16?
2015-16 saw yet another very poor start to the Alpine ski season, but how did resorts fare overall?
Read our full review of the 2015-16 ski season and find out who got the most snow in the Alps
Who got the most snow in North America in 2015-16?
The 2015-16 North American ski season was generally quite good in the west, but it was a very different story in the east...
Read our full review of the 2015-16 ski season and find out who got the most snow in North America
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Early season snow conditions in the Alps
14 June 2016
An early season ski holiday can sometimes be seen as a risky business, but is it really that much of a gamble?
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