Snow Report: Go high, go north-facing Friday, 19 March, 2010Conditions are fading as the weather warms. Your best bet is above 2,500 meters and on north-facing slopes. Matthew Leighton has more details and hope for Easter weekend: It’s due to get cold again next week.
Snow Report: If you can leave work, go now! Friday, 12 March, 2010It’s picture-postcard beautiful in alpine resorts around the country today, says Matthew Leighton, but the forecast for the rest of the weekend is less encouraging—and conditions are hard:
Snow Report: On-piste skiing good, off-piste skiing bad Friday, 5 March, 2010General skiing conditions haven’t changed much in the past week—it will be cold with a fair base of snow in most parts of the country. There is more chance of snow on Saturday, but colder and windy weather is forcasted for Sunday with temperatures at roughly -13°C. Matthew Leighton talks about this year’s skiing conditions overall: on-piste skiing rates 8 out of 10, but off-piste skiing has been much more disappointing:
Snow Report: Big chill, big crowds on the slopes Friday, 12 February, 2010The good news: While we’ve all been suffering from the freezing bise winds here in the lowlands, there’s very little wind and plenty of snow up in the mountains. The less good news: The crowds are back—and it’s going to be exceptionally cold. Think -17°C. Matthew Leighton has details—and a stern warning to stay on piste!
Snow Report: It's getting better all the time Friday, 5 February, 2010After a slow start to the season, most of the resorts are now getting a good base. Matthew Leighton says get up to the mountains!
Snow Report: It's all about the next 24 hours Friday, 29 January, 2010Conditions for Saturday and Sunday skiing should be great, but forecasts of very heavy snowfall in some parts of the country starting as early as this morning mean getting up there could be the problem. Bottom line: If you’re going up to the mountains today, go as early as possible. Matthew Leighton has more:
Snow Report: Now's the time to hit the slopes Friday, 22 January, 2010There’s been a bit of snow, no wind and plenty of cold weather to aid the snow cannons, so you’ll find great on-piste conditions all around the country. The next couple weeks are the best time to head up to the mountains, Matthew Leighton explains:
Snow Report: Not an exceptional season yet Friday, 15 January, 2010Snow conditions vary widely from east to west, so the “where” could make a big difference this weekend, but the “when” is a no-brainer: Hit the slopes on Saturday. Matthew Leighton has details.
Snow Report: Fewer people, but less snow too Friday, 8 January, 2010Matthew Leighton gives us the latest on ski conditions—including at least one resort that’s closed for lack of snow—plus an update on avalanche risks and events happening in mountain resorts around the country.
Snow Report: Get to the mountains now—ski later Thursday, 24 December, 2009Holiday snow conditions are all over the place with the Foehn wind and chaotic weather of late. Matthew Leighton fills us in on the best way to tackle the mountains this weekend. And good news for last-minute planners: Lousy weather all around Europe has led to plenty of cancellations and open beds this weekend.