[PHOTOS] Heavy Snowfall from Storm Goretti Buries European Cities with Deep Powder Parts of Europe braced for Storm Goretti on Thursday, with the UK, France, and Germany being hit the hardest with big snow from the winter storm. Britain’s Met Office issued a “rare” red wind warning for the Isles of Scilly and Cornwall in Southwestern England, which is its highest level of alert. Red weather warnings are issued when the forecaster […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | January 9, 2026 0 Comments
Rare Snowstorm Paralyzes Europe’s Major Cities, Turns Paris Into Urban Ski Hill I landed in Amsterdam to pure chaos. Frozen, snowed-over runways. Airplanes gridlocked. Departure boards showing the word “CANCELLED” in lists that stretched the entire length of the tv monitors. The airport was not designed for snow like this. The pilot said it himself over the intercom as our plane stood there, motionless. The pilot repeated himself an hour later. Then […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | January 7, 2026 0 Comments
Know the Rules: SnowBrains’ Guide to Winter Tire Laws in Europe As ski season approaches, some North American skiers and winter sports enthusiasts are eyeing Europe’s world-class slopes in the Alps and Scandinavia, especially as more and more of them are now included on the Epic and Ikon passes. But navigating Europe’s roadways during the snowy season comes with unique laws, especially when it comes to winter tires. From strict regulations in […] Brains Julia Schneemann | December 6, 2025 1 Comment
The 10 Snowiest Resorts in Europe For powder seekers, few things matter more than consistency—the kind of deep winter snowpack that transforms a good ski trip into an unforgettable one. Across the Alps, snowfall varies dramatically by altitude, exposure, and local weather patterns. But year after year, a handful of resorts rise to the top with reliable, season-stretching storms. Using average annual snowfall totals collected by […] Martin Kuprianowicz | December 4, 2025 1 Comment
SnowBrains 2025-2026 European Winter Skiers’ Forecast An alpine-season outlook built for skiers. What to expect, where to go, and why the atmosphere may tilt toward colder intrusions and powder later in the season. The Bottom Line Background state: La Niña is in place and is favored to persist through mid-winter, with a higher chance of neutral conditions by late winter. That setup often feeds an energetic […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 27, 2025 3 Comments
[PHOTOS] Temperatures Plummet & Snowfalls of up to 2 Feet in European Alps Temperatures plummeted across the European Alps this week, with snow falling in French, Swiss, and Italian ski areas above 2,000 meters (6,560 feet). At Zermatt’s Gornergrat station at 3,129 meters (10,266 feet), temperatures dropped from 13°C (55.4°F) to -2°C (28.4°F) in three days. Areas in Italy’s Piedmont region saw the strongest September snowfall in over 30 years, which closed many […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 27, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] September Snowfall in the European Alps Fresh snow blanketed parts of the Alps on Friday, September 5, with resorts above 2,000 meters (6,562 feet) waking up to a first taste of winter. While it is still summer in Europe, the early September storm brought a clear reminder that “Winter is coming,” in the words of John Snow. Many high-lying Alpine resorts saw snowfalls from Tignes and […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 5, 2025 1 Comment
[PHOTOS] 12″ of Summer Snow Blankets the European Alps A rare summer cold front swept across the Alps overnight, blanketing mountains in snow and sending temperatures tumbling well below seasonal norms. The weather event, which began late July 7 and continued into July 8, brought snow to elevations as low as 7,500 feet (2,300 meters). Related: 11 Ski Areas are Still Open in the Northern Hemisphere Meteorological data confirmed […] Steven Agar | July 8, 2025 0 Comments
Snowsports Industries America and European Outdoor Group Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Member Value and Global Collaboration Snowsports Industries America (SIA), the leading trade association for the winter sports industry in North America, and the European Outdoor Group (EOG), the premier industry association representing the European outdoor sector, are proud to announce a new partnership to strengthen collaboration between the United States and Europe, while also delivering expanded value to their respective members. This landmark agreement formalizes a […] Industry News Press Release | May 31, 2025 0 Comments
Avalanche Risk at Maximum as Season’s Biggest Snow Storm Shuts Down European Ski Areas A powerful late-season snowstorm has paralyzed parts of southern Switzerland and northern Italy, closing major transport routes and leaving several mountain communities isolated and without power as authorities warn of ongoing avalanche and flooding risks. Related: Europe Slammed by Spring Snow Surge: Over 6 Feet Possible in the Alps This Week Heavy precipitation overnight into Thursday, April 17, forced the […] SnowBrains | April 17, 2025 1 Comment
Europe Slammed by Spring Snow Surge: Over 6 Feet Possible in the Alps This Week A pair of spring storms will bring fresh snow to much of the Alps this week, with heavier accumulations targeting higher-elevation resorts. Zermatt in Switzerland takes the spotlight by far, while Val Thorens and Chamonix (France) also rack up respectable totals. Lower-elevation spots like Sölden in Austria will see some wet snow or even rain at the base, but higher […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 14, 2025 0 Comments
Top 7 Snowiest Ski Resorts in Europe — Week 9, 2025 Unfortunately snowfall in Europe has been minimal in the last couple of weeks, with some top-ups but no significant snow accumulations. This leaves our top 7 pretty much unchanged in terms of ranking but with some compression in the snowdepth in the resorts. Please note that snowdepth is self reported by the resorts and has not been independently verified. #7 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 25, 2025 0 Comments
Top 7 Snowiest Ski Resorts in Europe — Week 7, 2025 While there has not been a lot of significant snowfall in the last few days in the European Alps, some resorts did receive top ups while others compacted. There are no new entrants this week and only a slight reshuffling from last week. Please note that snowdepth is self-reported by resorts and has not been independently verified. #7 Alpe d’Huez/Vaujany, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 14, 2025 0 Comments
Slew of Hit-and-Runs in European Alps Continues as German Skier Sustains Injuries After Collision With Snowboarder at Austrian Ski Resort A 55-year-old German skier sustained a serious collarbone injury following a collision with an unidentified snowboarder on February 10, 2025, in the Skijuwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski area in Austria. The accident occurred around 11:50 a.m. on red slope No. 13, known as “Wurmegg Abfahrt,” approximately 250 meters (820 feet) above the mid-station of the connecting gondolas Verbindungsbahn I and II. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 12, 2025 0 Comments
Top 7 Snowiest Ski Resorts in Europe — Week 6, 2025 After some solid snowfall last week, ski resorts across the Alps saw smaller top-ups in recent days, keeping conditions fresh on the slopes. It has been a very French week in terms of snowdepth rankings, with six of the top seven spots occupied by French resorts. The only exception is a lone Swiss contender, highlighting the dominance of France when […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 6, 2025 0 Comments
European Avalanche Institutes Urge to Exercise Restraint Post Snowstorm The European Avalanche Warning Services (EAWS) has issued a stark warning for winter sports enthusiasts on Wednesday, January 29, following significant snowfall in the Alps. Up to 1 meter (3 feet) of snow has accumulated on the south side of the Alps since Sunday, January 26, creating hazardous conditions for off-piste skiing and snowboarding. “On this first sunny day, restraint […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 29, 2025 2 Comments
Top 7 Snowiest Ski Resorts in Europe — Week 5, 2025 Skipping right ahead to week 5 as I had to take some time off for a family emergency. Apologies to those looking for the weekly report. On the upside, there has been plenty of snow so I am excited to report this week’s snowiest resorts in Europe (and more is still to come—it is expected for snowfalls until Wednesday). Please […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 28, 2025 0 Comments
Top 7 Snowiest Ski Resorts in Europe—Week 2, 2025 Week 2 of the 2024-25 season has brought some fresh snowfalls across the Alps. While it’s been nothing major in snowfall, it has provided much needed top ups after the busiest holiday week. If you are lucky enough to be able to ski outside school holidays: this is the perfect time to get some uncrowded turns in at many European […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 11, 2025 0 Comments
Top 7 Snowiest Ski Resorts in Europe — Week 1, 2025 Welcome back to this year’s list of snowiest ski resorts in Europe. After last year’s success, SnowBrains is bringing back last year’s popular list of the seven snowiest ski resorts in the Alps. After some serious snowfall leading into the Christmas holidays, the European Alps have not seen any significant snowfall over the festive period. There is, however, a storm […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 2, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] More Early-Season Snowfall in the European Alps as More Areas Open for Skiing & Snowboarding Snowfall across the European Alps has brought some early-season delight to ski areas in Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland. While it has been great news for ski resorts, some motorists got caught out by the early snowfall. The Flüela Pass in Switzerland, which connects Davos to the Engadin Valley, has seen almost half a meter (20 inches) of snowfall in […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 5, 2024 0 Comments
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