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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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Fresh snow for the holiday weekend!
Thursday, 1 April, 2010No joke: Finally some good news on the slopes around the country as fresh snow is falling. Matthew Leighton has details—and even better news for procrastinators: There are still empty rooms at most of the resorts, so bundle up and make a reservation.
Thursday, 1 April, 2010No joke: Finally some good news on the slopes around the country as fresh snow is falling. Matthew Leighton has details—and even better news for procrastinators: There are still empty rooms at most of the resorts, so bundle up and make a reservation.
Snow Report: Glimmer of hope for snow tomorrow
Friday, 26 March, 2010Warm, wet conditions have left pretty lousy conditions around the country—but falling temperatures mean there’s a chance of fresh powder in some places. Matthew Leighton has details:
Friday, 26 March, 2010Warm, wet conditions have left pretty lousy conditions around the country—but falling temperatures mean there’s a chance of fresh powder in some places. Matthew Leighton has details:
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.
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:
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:
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!
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!
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Snow Report: Snow cannons on full throttle
Friday, 18 December, 2009With not much proper snow to be found, resorts have had to fire up the snow cannons. That means the on-piste conditions are very good, but off-piste or below 2,000 metres it’s a very different story. The good news is that the less-than-stellar conditions mean plenty of empty beds are still available for the holidays. Matthew Leighton has details—and advises you to get out there this weekend because it’s going to warm up next week:
Friday, 18 December, 2009With not much proper snow to be found, resorts have had to fire up the snow cannons. That means the on-piste conditions are very good, but off-piste or below 2,000 metres it’s a very different story. The good news is that the less-than-stellar conditions mean plenty of empty beds are still available for the holidays. Matthew Leighton has details—and advises you to get out there this weekend because it’s going to warm up next week:
Snow Report: Don't expect any miracles
Friday, 11 December, 2009Matthew Leighton doesn’t have a whole lot of good news for this weekend, but conditions are coming together for the next:
Friday, 11 December, 2009Matthew Leighton doesn’t have a whole lot of good news for this weekend, but conditions are coming together for the next:
Snow Report: Saved by last-minute downfall
Friday, 4 December, 2009It may be pre-season, but if you’re in the right spots, you’ll find full-blown winter conditions. Matthew Leighton gives us the lowdown:
Friday, 4 December, 2009It may be pre-season, but if you’re in the right spots, you’ll find full-blown winter conditions. Matthew Leighton gives us the lowdown:
