Snow report

This is the question that every skier or snowboarder wants to know when booking a ski holiday! During the winter months, it will be snowing somewhere in Europe or North America. There will be snow falling or snow on the slopes in many ski resorts, and certain ski resorts will naturally receive more snow than others. Check our snow reports to see exactly where it is snowing now, and which ski resorts have the best snow.

For a detailed snow outlook, check out our snow forecast by country and resorts, updated every 4 hours.

Predicting snow is one of the most challenging weather predictions there is as there are so many different factors to consider. Even though it snows regularly in ski resorts in Europe and North America in the winter, the forecast is most accurate closer to the day. Even if snow is forecast next week, it could change.

For the best snow conditions, choose a high-altitude ski resort such as Tignes or Val Thorens in France, Cervinia in Italy, Obergurgl in Austria or Breckenridge in the USA.

To find out where it is going to snow next, look at our snow forecast to see which ski resorts are expecting the most snow over the coming week. Our snow report is updated daily featuring ski resorts around the world, including Europe and North America. Also check snow forecast in French ski resorts, snow forecast in Austrian ski resorts, snow forecast in Italian ski resorts, snow forecast in Swiss ski resorts and snow forecast in Bulgarian ski resorts.

The weather in the Alps during winter is affected by four main climatic influences: moist air from the Atlantic, polar air from northern Europe, cold and dry air from the continent and warm air from the Mediterranean. In December, January and February, temperatures in low areas of the Alps range from −5 to 4 °C but can go down to -20°C. In March and April, it generally starts to feel warmer, but be prepared for sudden snowstorms. There usually is snow on the ground above 1800m from December to April. Glacial regions of the Alps can have snow throughout the year.

To find out which ski resorts that have the deepest snow levels take a look at our new snow report. You will find out which resorts have had the most fresh snow and have the highest snow depths. Ski resorts with the best historic snowfalls are Zermatt, Val Thorens, Cervinia, Tignes and Whistler. Discover more snow-sure ski resorts.