Today in the Alps...
Updated: 12.30pm Tuesday 11 May 2021 – Looking good for the summer ski season…
After one of the coldest and snowiest Aprils in the Alps for many years, the weather during the first half of May has remained unsettled. Indeed, another major storm is currently in progress with the largest snowfalls being at altitude in the western and southern Alps... Read more
Lots of new snow at altitude in Les 2 Alpes. This is below the glacier at 2700m! – 11 May 2021 – Photo: les2alpes.com
Latest snow report
29 January 2021
Huge snowfalls in the western and northern Alps…
Weather & snow forecasts will return in Autumn 2020
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Early season snow conditions in the Alps
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Weather and snow conditions in Scotland
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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Here we've pulled together our "Top 10" snow destinations depending on what you are looking for in your holiday:
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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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