Today in the Alps...
Updated: 11am Wednesday 21 October 2020 – Still windy and warm!
A mild but strong southerly airflow is dominating the weather in the Alps right now, with Foehn conditions in the central and northern valleys... Read more
The Foehn has “eaten” much of the recent snow in the northern Alps. This is Damüls in the Vorarlberg, which had been completely covered in snow just a few days ago – 21 October 2020 –Photo: damuels.at
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Early season snow conditions in the Alps
Snow reports and weather & snow forecasts will return in Autumn 2020
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
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Top 5 early season ski resorts - Austria
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Snow Reliability - Ski Resorts A-Z
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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
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6. Powder destinations - N. America
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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
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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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