Today in the Alps...
Updated: 2pm Monday 4 November 2024 – Bone dry in the Alps…
A huge area of high pressure is currently dominating western Europe and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. This means that it will be dry across the Alps until the middle of November at least, with plenty of sunshine at altitude but lots of cloud lower down... Read more
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Top 10 early season ski resorts in the Alps
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Early season snow conditions in the Alps
Who got the most snow in North America in 2022-23?
The 2022-23 North-American ski season saw record-breaking snowfall in California and Utah, but close to or below average snowfall in most other regions.
Read our full review of the 2022-23 ski season, and find out who got the most snow in North America...
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Summer skiing in the Alps
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Weather and snow conditions in Scotland
Our "Top 10s"
Looking for the most snow-sure ski resorts in Europe, or the best powder destinations in North America?
Whatever it is you're looking for, our pick of the Top 10 ski resorts in different categories will help you find your ideal ski holiday destination...
Snow reliability ratings - European ski resorts A to Z
Planning a ski trip in Europe?
See our comprehensive assessment of snow reliability in European ski resorts...
Snow reliability ratings - North American ski resorts A to Z
Planning a ski trip in North America?
See our comprehensive assessment of snow reliability in North American ski resorts...
Who got the most snow in North America in 2021-22?
The 2021-22 North-American ski season saw substantially below average snowfall in most regions, but where got the most snow and when?
Who got the most snow in the Alps in 2022-23?
The 2022-23 ski season was relatively snowless and exceptionally mild in the Alps, but where got the most snow and when?
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 about where and when to next hit the slopes...
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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...
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Snowfall patterns in the French Alps
16 September 2020
Ever wondered why some areas of the French Alps get more snow than others?