Today in the Alps...

Updated: 9.20am Friday 20 October 2017 - Significant snow in the forecast - but…

There is some significant snow on its way for parts of the Alps this weekend, especially on Sunday and in the North and East. But don’t get too excited - sunny and increasingly warm weather will return by the early/middle part of next week sending the snow-line scurrying back up the mountain... More

Bergfex chart showing predicted snowfall between Friday 20 and Tuesday 24 October 2017 – Weather to ski – Today in the Alps, 20 October 2017

Predicted snowfall between now and Tuesday 24 October 2017 – Image: bergfex.com

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Who got the most snow in the Alps in 2016-17?

The 2016-17 Alpine ski season was a poor one overall.

But did any resorts buck the trend?

Read our full review of the 2016-17 ski season and find out who got the most snow in the Alps

Who got the most snow in North America in 2016-17?

Unlike the Alps, the 2016-17 North American ski season was an excellent one overall...

Read our full review of the 2016-17 ski season and find out who got the most snow in North America

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Top 5 places to ski in the Alps in July

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Snow Reliability - Ski Resorts A-Z

Chamonix ski area, France - Photo: Chamonix/Monica Dalmasso

Planning a ski trip?

Here you'll find our comprehensive assessment of snow reliability in European and North American ski resorts.

Top 10s

Arapahoe Basin ski area, Colorado, USA - Photo: Arapahoe Basin/Casey Day

Here we've pulled together our "Top 10" snow destinations depending on what you are looking for in your holiday:

1. Snow‑sure resorts - Europe

2. Snow‑sure resorts - N. America

3. Snowiest resorts - Europe

4. Snowiest resorts - N. America

5. Powder destinations - Europe

6. Powder destinations - N. America

7. Early season resorts - Europe

8. Late season resorts - Europe

9. Snow‑sure nursery slopes - Europe

10. Weather‑proof resorts - Europe

The snow quality equation

St Moritz ski area, Switzerland - Photo: Engadin St Moritz/Christof Sonderegger

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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