Latest snow report
Updated: 1.30pm Sunday 1 December 2024
Snow conditions in the Alps are fairly “normal” for the start of December, with plenty of good piste-skiing to be had in the resorts now open (which number nearly 100 this weekend) even if snow depths are relatively modest, and some low areas still completely devoid of any meaningful natural snow.
Regular followers will know that the north-western Alps have taken the brunt of recent storms and seen the heaviest snowfalls over the last few weeks. However, temperatures have fluctuated considerably, meaning that any lower-lying snow has had trouble sticking. Furthermore, the recent storms have also been accompanied by strong winds, leaving many high and/or exposed areas looking a little scoured. In short, most of the action remains on piste, with some very pleasant skiing on offer this weekend, helped by the predominantly sunny weather.
Some of the more extensive options offering good piste-skiing this weekend include Val d’Isère/Tignes, Val Thorens, Verbier, Zermatt/Cervinia, Saas-Fee, St Moritz, Ischgl, Sölden, Obergurgl and Kronplatz, to name a few.
Some bits and pieces of new snow are expected over the coming week, mostly in the northern half of the Alps and generally in modest quantities, though there is a chance of some heavier snow next weekend.
Across the pond, dozens of resorts are at least partially open, with California’s Mammoth leading the way in the extent of terrain available...
Hard-packed pistes but perfect blue skies this weekend in Val d’Isère – Photo: valdisere.com, 1 December 2024
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