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Snow Report
Thursdays on The Wrap and Fridays on The National during the ski season
Matthew Leighton gives us an update on ski conditions across the country heading into the weekend.
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Snow Report: Some rain but good snow at high altitudes
Thursday, 11 April, 2013
Thursday, 11 April, 2013
There is still a great base of snow, especially above the 2,000 metre mark, but the rain could make conditions a little sticky. Matthew Leighton says that there will be lots of sun on Sunday and Monday. Plus most resorts will be closing in the next couple of weeks, so look out for special deals on the piste and on ski equipment. Don’t forget to check theavalanche risk bulletins
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Snow Report: Will the ski season ever end?
Thursday, 4 April, 2013Skiers have been spoiled from the start of the season through until the end…if the end ever comes. Resorts have been blessed with lots and lots of snow cover and February-like conditions. Matthew Leighton says powder snow can still be found above the 2,000 meter mark. Be sure to check theavalanche bulletins in your area:
Thursday, 4 April, 2013Skiers have been spoiled from the start of the season through until the end…if the end ever comes. Resorts have been blessed with lots and lots of snow cover and February-like conditions. Matthew Leighton says powder snow can still be found above the 2,000 meter mark. Be sure to check theavalanche bulletins in your area:
Snow Report: Masses of snow this holiday weekend
Thursday, 28 March, 2013Conditions couldn’t be better this holiday weekend. Matthew Leighton says that ski resorts are actually wondering if it’s ever going to stop snowing, and that yes, there is still space if you haven’t reserved yet. Don’t forget to check the avalanche risk bulletins for you area:
Thursday, 28 March, 2013Conditions couldn’t be better this holiday weekend. Matthew Leighton says that ski resorts are actually wondering if it’s ever going to stop snowing, and that yes, there is still space if you haven’t reserved yet. Don’t forget to check the avalanche risk bulletins for you area:
Snow Report: Fresh snow across the country
Thursday, 21 March, 2013Ski resorts are thrilled with the fresh snow they’ve been getting over the past few day. On top of that the weather is set to be sunny this weekend. Matthew Leighton has the details and also reminds skiers that the avalanche risk will be high, so don’t forget to check those bulletins:
Thursday, 21 March, 2013Ski resorts are thrilled with the fresh snow they’ve been getting over the past few day. On top of that the weather is set to be sunny this weekend. Matthew Leighton has the details and also reminds skiers that the avalanche risk will be high, so don’t forget to check those bulletins:
Snow Report: At least another month of good skiing
Thursday, 14 March, 2013It’s very cold up in the mountains with northerly winds bringing a cold snap, but temperatures may warm up starting Sunday. Matthew Leighton says that there is still a good base layer of snow for this time of year that should last for another month. Don’t forget to check the avalanche risk in your area:
Thursday, 14 March, 2013It’s very cold up in the mountains with northerly winds bringing a cold snap, but temperatures may warm up starting Sunday. Matthew Leighton says that there is still a good base layer of snow for this time of year that should last for another month. Don’t forget to check the avalanche risk in your area:
Snow Report: Good snow at high altitudes
Thursday, 7 March, 2013Though the snow might be a bit slushy in areas, snow conditions are fairly good for this time of year especially at higher altitudes, with temperatures set to drop over the next ten days. Matthew Leighton has more details and reminds you to check the avalanche risk in your area:
Thursday, 7 March, 2013Though the snow might be a bit slushy in areas, snow conditions are fairly good for this time of year especially at higher altitudes, with temperatures set to drop over the next ten days. Matthew Leighton has more details and reminds you to check the avalanche risk in your area:
Snow Report: A lovely weekend to head to the mountains
Thursday, 28 February, 2013Matthew Leighton says conditions in general remain very good across the country, with lots of sun to come this weekend. Temperatures are warming a bit, so the snow will get a bit soft at lower altitudes, and there may be a bit of wind so remember to check the avalanche risk in your area:
Thursday, 28 February, 2013Matthew Leighton says conditions in general remain very good across the country, with lots of sun to come this weekend. Temperatures are warming a bit, so the snow will get a bit soft at lower altitudes, and there may be a bit of wind so remember to check the avalanche risk in your area:
Snow Report: Good snow conditions and mixed weather
Thursday, 21 February, 2013Conditions in the mountains will be variable across the country, but one thing for sure is that it will be cold. Matthew Leighton says whatever the weather has been like for the past few days in your area, it should remain fairly consistent for the next few days. As usual, remember to check the avalanche risk bulletins before going off-piste:
Thursday, 21 February, 2013Conditions in the mountains will be variable across the country, but one thing for sure is that it will be cold. Matthew Leighton says whatever the weather has been like for the past few days in your area, it should remain fairly consistent for the next few days. As usual, remember to check the avalanche risk bulletins before going off-piste:
Snow Report: A picture perfect weekend for skiing
Thursday, 14 February, 2013All of the factors that make up a good ski day—sun, cool but tolerable temperatures, good quality snow and a lot of it—will be met this weekend. Matthew Leighton explains how you can enjoy these perfect conditions, as long as you take heed of the avalanche risks:
Thursday, 14 February, 2013All of the factors that make up a good ski day—sun, cool but tolerable temperatures, good quality snow and a lot of it—will be met this weekend. Matthew Leighton explains how you can enjoy these perfect conditions, as long as you take heed of the avalanche risks:
Snow Report: You can't have too much snow
Thursday, 7 February, 2013Matthew Leighton reports that ski resorts are boasting about the layers of snow on their slopes thanks to the recent precipitation. Across the country, conditions could not be better in terms of quantity and quality of snow. Avalanche risk, however, will be very high:
Thursday, 7 February, 2013Matthew Leighton reports that ski resorts are boasting about the layers of snow on their slopes thanks to the recent precipitation. Across the country, conditions could not be better in terms of quantity and quality of snow. Avalanche risk, however, will be very high:
