France France was hit with a big storm last week, bringing with it winds of nearly 90mph. This caused many resorts to limit their lift operations, including Alpe d'Huez, Chamonix and Val d'Isère, all of which experienced heavy snowfalls. More snow was forecast at most resorts this weekend, and if the wind subsides conditions will be fantastic.
Austria Nearly 40cm fell at some resorts last week, and temperatures remain cold so the snow is in great condition. Further falls were expected this weekend and early this week, with some resorts, including Ischgl, Lech, St Anton and Zurs forecast to receive up to 60cm.
Switzerland Heavy snow fell across Switzerland last week. Andermatt received nearly 60cm and the plummeting temperatures (-14C at mid-mountain on Thursday) means the snow remains in excellent condition. Snow also fell in Les Diablerets and Flims/Laax, with deep powder to be found to the sides of the pistes. Snow was expected at most resorts this weekend.
Italy Cold and stormy weather battered some Italian resorts last week. Cervinia was completely closed on Wednesday, with limited lifts running on Thursday, but the snow was superb - untouched and very deep. In contrast, Livigno has enjoyed cold, sunny weather. Light falls were forecast at most resorts this weekend.
Norway & Sweden It has been cold across the Norwegian and Swedish resorts this week, helping to preserve the excellent skiing conditions. Temperatures reached as low as -20C in Sälen, Sweden. Despite no major snowfalls, there are still areas of powder to be found off the pistes. Fresh snow is forecast across most Norwegian and Swedish resorts this weekend, with the heaviest snowfalls expected at Voss in Norway and Åre in Sweden.
US & Canada Snow fell across Utah last week - in Alta chest-deep powder was reported in places, while 70cm fell at Solitude. Big falls were also seen across California - Mammoth has received 104cm of snow over the past week. In Canada, most resorts in British Columbia received a light dusting, so pistes are in excellent condition.
• Data Courtesy of the Ski Club of Great Britain (skiclub.co.uk)