Ski resorts in Europe: snow forecast

Ski resorts in Europe: where to ski this winter?

Numerous French, Swiss, Austrian and Italian ski resorts are still unable to open all its tracks while waiting for snow. However, according to meteorologists’ forecasts, all fans of winter sports still have the hope.

Some of the best conditions for skiing this February will be in Austria, where at ski resorts there is still a lot of snow because of the numerous glaciers. Also this region often experienced snowfalls that bought a long-awaited joy for winter sports enthusiasts.

Ski resorts in Switzerland and Italy are not in the best condition, and some centers cannot open their tracks due to the lack of snow. Nevertheless, most ski areas, especially in mountainous areas of Italy and Switzerland, are in good “snow condition” and regularly receive tourists.

Changed weather conditions and decrease of temperature significantly improved situation at the ski resorts in Scotland, where currently opened all the centers and tracks are well covered with snow.

One of the most deplorable situations at ski resorts of Europe is observed in France. Many French ski resorts are still closed while waiting for snow. Nevertheless, the situation could change significantly as the decrease of temperature allows maintaining a satisfactory state tracks with the help of the artificial snow in more than 70% of the ski centers. Currently the deepest snow in France is observed at following resorts:

snow depth - resort

190cm - La Rosière
185cm - Morillon
185cm - Samoëns
180cm - Flaine
180cm - Isola 2000
170cm - Chamonix
160cm - Les Carroz
160cm - Les Orres
150cm - Gavarnie Gèdre
150cm - La Foux d'Allos

The most beloved by winter sport fans “Powder” or "Fuzz" can be seen in the period from 10 to 17 February at following resorts in France:

60cm - Ax les Thermes
73cm - Bessans
120cm - Bonneval-sur-Arc
30cm - Guzet
125cm - Saint-Jean Montclar
20cm - St Maurice sur Moselle
87cm - SuperDévoluy
80cm - Ventron

Please note that as a result of adverse weather conditions some ski resorts operate only on weekends. More information can be seen in the information centers of the resorts.

Created according to BBC Weather

Date: 12/02/2011