Snow comes early to Austria
Skiers across Europe were given an early Christmas present this weekend as temperatures fell and left many Austrian resorts with a blanket of snow.
Many of the Austrian pistes presented fantastic skiing conditions, more than six weeks before the start of the season.
Hintertux in Austria opened 23 miles of piste for snowboarders and skiers this weekend, whilst the low-lying Schladming opened several pistes a month earlier than planned. Some slopes already hold more than 3ft of snow.
Many of the Austrian resorts will be hoping that early snow will encourage bookings, with the early expectation of a bumper season.
Resorts in France - which attract the largest number of British skiers and snowboarders - have only received a light dusting of snow in the past week. Nonetheless, forecasters have predicted heavier snowfalls before December.
For more information on snow reports across the major European resorts, go to the Ski Club of Great Britain website at www.skiclub.co.uk.
Many of the Austrian pistes presented fantastic skiing conditions, more than six weeks before the start of the season.
Hintertux in Austria opened 23 miles of piste for snowboarders and skiers this weekend, whilst the low-lying Schladming opened several pistes a month earlier than planned. Some slopes already hold more than 3ft of snow.
Many of the Austrian resorts will be hoping that early snow will encourage bookings, with the early expectation of a bumper season.
Resorts in France - which attract the largest number of British skiers and snowboarders - have only received a light dusting of snow in the past week. Nonetheless, forecasters have predicted heavier snowfalls before December.
For more information on snow reports across the major European resorts, go to the Ski Club of Great Britain website at www.skiclub.co.uk.
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