Global warming hits the Alps...

Remember all the press reports a few years ago about the lack of snow in the Alps being caused by global warming? Where are the reports about the record snows they have been having the past few weeks?


More Heavy Snow In The Alps – extreme winter weathers has led to temporary closures of some areas

There have been heavy snowfalls in the Alps over the past few days with accumulations of up to 60cm (two feet) reported.

Around 18 glacier ski areas are currently open to enjoy it all in the four main Alpine nations, although the extreme winter weathers has led to temporary closures of some areas so it is of course important to check ahead before you arrive.

In Italy Bormio – which isn’t open yet – reported the biggest falls with a 60cm accumulation over the past week. The Presena Glacier above Passo Tonale has opened however joining Val Senales and Passo Stelvio, which is currently reporting the world’s deepest snow base with 200cm lying, to give three choices in the country. But Stelvio is due to close on Monday, 1st November. But there’ll be a fourth option from Saturday when Cervinia opens for the season.

Austria continues to have the most skiing available at the moment with eight glacier ski areas open. The Dachstein Glacier has finally re-opened after being unexpectedly closed due to lack of snow for two months. It has had 20cm of fresh snow and now has a 40cm base.

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