Today in the Alps...
Updated: 10.30am Friday 3 December 2021 - New weather window between storms…
Some snow flurries will linger across the eastern Austrian Alps this morning, however, most of the Alps will enjoy a sunny day before the next set of weather fronts barrel in from the west later this evening and overnight... Read more
Picture perfect in Les Gets today ahead of its unscheduled early opening this weekend – 3 December 2021 – Photo: lesgets.com
Latest snow report
2 December 2021
Very promising early season snow condition in the Alps…
Latest snow forecast
3 December 2021
The weather remains unsettled in the Alps, with further snow for some over the next few days…
Our complete guide to:
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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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?
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