Today’s Ski Weather In The Alps: More Heavy Snow Incoming!

Winter enthusiasts, get ready! A storm cycle is sweeping into the Alps, bringing substantial snowfall to the western regions this week. Here’s your detailed update on what to expect:

Current Conditions

The first wave of this storm arrived today, but it’s been a tame start, delivering only a light dusting of snow above 1600m in some parts of the northern Swiss and Austrian Alps. Resorts like Warth-am-Arlberg are reporting just a sprinkling for now, but bigger storms are on the horizon.

Heavy Snow Kicked Off yesterday

The real snow action begins from Wednesday. The northwestern Alps are in the spotlight, with significant snowfall expected across:

• The French Alps (except the far south)
• Northern and western Swiss Alps (e.g., Verbier, Mürren)

Forecast totals for this storm: 30-60cm of fresh snow by the end of today.

The rain-snow line will begin around 1400-1600m but dropped dramatically by this morning, allowing low-lying areas to see snow too.

Italian Alps and Austria: What to Expect

The far northwestern Italian Alps (e.g., Courmayeur, La Thuile) will receive decent snowfall, but further east and southeast, the snow tapers off. Most of Austria will see light accumulations, and the Dolomites may miss out entirely on this round of snow.

Second Storm Hits Thursday

A second storm is on the way, shifting slightly southward compared to earlier predictions. This means:

• Heavy snow will blanket all of the French Alps (north and south) and extend into the western Italian Alps (e.g., the Milky Way region).
• Eastern Italian Alps and Austria will see lighter snow totals.
• The rain-snow limit will be low from the start, possibly rising briefly above 1000m during the day but falling again by late Thursday.

Expected totals for this second storm: 25-50cm of snow in the western Alps, with some resorts like Tignes and Verbier potentially accumulating over 1 meter of snow at higher elevations by Friday.

Looking Ahead

This week promises to transform the Alps into a winter wonderland, especially in the western regions. Keep an eye on local avalanche reports as snow accumulates and prepare for excellent skiing conditions in resorts that benefit from these storm tracks.

Stay tuned for more updates, and happy skiing!

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