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Snow Report
Thursdays on The Wrap and Fridays on The National during the ski season
Matthew Leighton gives us an update on ski conditions across the country heading into the weekend.
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Good skiing if you wrap up for wind chill
Thursday, 2 February, 2012The mountains will be very cold this weekend, with a wind chill factor that will make the temperature seem even lower. Presently, ski resorts are reporting excellent snow conditions at all altitudes, with little wind, but the northern bise is expected to arrive in the next 24 hours. Matthew Leighton gives the latest snow report and advises drivers to make sure that their cars are equipped with snow chains and a good battery:
Thursday, 2 February, 2012The mountains will be very cold this weekend, with a wind chill factor that will make the temperature seem even lower. Presently, ski resorts are reporting excellent snow conditions at all altitudes, with little wind, but the northern bise is expected to arrive in the next 24 hours. Matthew Leighton gives the latest snow report and advises drivers to make sure that their cars are equipped with snow chains and a good battery:
Wrap up and enjoy the snow
Thursday, 26 January, 2012This weekend brings mostly show showers throughout the country with a dip in temperatures. So expect to enjoy the excellent ski conditions. However, Matthew Leighton warns that you must stick to the pistes due to a greater risk of avalanches with all that snow. He has more details and urges skiers to enjoy the fairly quiet slopes now before the school holidays begin:
Thursday, 26 January, 2012This weekend brings mostly show showers throughout the country with a dip in temperatures. So expect to enjoy the excellent ski conditions. However, Matthew Leighton warns that you must stick to the pistes due to a greater risk of avalanches with all that snow. He has more details and urges skiers to enjoy the fairly quiet slopes now before the school holidays begin:
Snow Report: More snow en route, with clouds
Friday, 20 January, 2012After a 10-day stretch of gorgeous sunny weather, clouds are returning for the weekend. That means fresh snow at altitudes above 1,500 metres in most places, but the next couple of days will bring rain for some lower resorts. The current situation varies quite a lot depending where you are, so Matthew Leighton takes us around the country:
Friday, 20 January, 2012After a 10-day stretch of gorgeous sunny weather, clouds are returning for the weekend. That means fresh snow at altitudes above 1,500 metres in most places, but the next couple of days will bring rain for some lower resorts. The current situation varies quite a lot depending where you are, so Matthew Leighton takes us around the country:
Snow Report: Stunning ski conditions for your weekend
Thursday, 12 January, 2012The sun is shining on most Swiss slopes, the winds have died down, the holiday rush is over and anywhere above 1,200 metres you’re guaranteed stacks and stacks of snow. All that snow means lots of avalanche potential though, and that means piste control teams are setting off loads of controlled avalanches—literally going through tons of explosives already this year. Matthew Leighton has details:
Thursday, 12 January, 2012The sun is shining on most Swiss slopes, the winds have died down, the holiday rush is over and anywhere above 1,200 metres you’re guaranteed stacks and stacks of snow. All that snow means lots of avalanche potential though, and that means piste control teams are setting off loads of controlled avalanches—literally going through tons of explosives already this year. Matthew Leighton has details:
Resorts reopening after Storm Andrea's bluster
Thursday, 5 January, 2012Most ski resorts below about 2,000 metres will start reopening after Storm Andrea’s 160+ kilometre per hour winds forced most across the country to halt at least some of their lifts. Andrea has left plenty of powder in her wake, but do check before you go to make sure resort roads are open. And be aware of the risk of avalanches. Matthew Leighton has the latest:
Thursday, 5 January, 2012Most ski resorts below about 2,000 metres will start reopening after Storm Andrea’s 160+ kilometre per hour winds forced most across the country to halt at least some of their lifts. Andrea has left plenty of powder in her wake, but do check before you go to make sure resort roads are open. And be aware of the risk of avalanches. Matthew Leighton has the latest:
Snow Report: New Year's weekend looking good
Thursday, 29 December, 2011Skiing has been out-of-this-world with fresh snow and sunny skies pretty much everywhere above 2,000 metres and merely fabulous above 1,500 metres. Conditions for the weekend are looking good but with all the snowfall it will take some time to get the pistes in shape. As it warms up over the weekend with more snow and rain, you’ll definitely want to ski above 1,500 metres. Matthew Leighton gives us a tour around the country:
Thursday, 29 December, 2011Skiing has been out-of-this-world with fresh snow and sunny skies pretty much everywhere above 2,000 metres and merely fabulous above 1,500 metres. Conditions for the weekend are looking good but with all the snowfall it will take some time to get the pistes in shape. As it warms up over the weekend with more snow and rain, you’ll definitely want to ski above 1,500 metres. Matthew Leighton gives us a tour around the country:
Snow Report: Plentiful snow, 'paradise' ski conditions
Thursday, 22 December, 2011With the sudden heavy snowfall, skiers are anticipating a heavenly weekend. However, for the resorts, a lot of work has gone into making the pistes safe and ski-friendly, although avalanche risks are very high in certain areas. But by sticking to areas that are well-marked, you can have a very enjoyable ski trip. Matthew Leighton has the latest snow report:
Thursday, 22 December, 2011With the sudden heavy snowfall, skiers are anticipating a heavenly weekend. However, for the resorts, a lot of work has gone into making the pistes safe and ski-friendly, although avalanche risks are very high in certain areas. But by sticking to areas that are well-marked, you can have a very enjoyable ski trip. Matthew Leighton has the latest snow report:
Snow Report: Resorts blanketed in snow across the country
Thursday, 15 December, 2011After a nail-bitingly warm and dry autumn, the snow has been pouring down from east to west with more on the way. That pesky Storm Joachim is going to make it too windy to get much good skiing in today, but it’s looking good for the weekend—save a couple of high-risk avalanche areas. Pistes are opening faster than you can keep track, but Matthew Leighton gives it a shot:
Thursday, 15 December, 2011After a nail-bitingly warm and dry autumn, the snow has been pouring down from east to west with more on the way. That pesky Storm Joachim is going to make it too windy to get much good skiing in today, but it’s looking good for the weekend—save a couple of high-risk avalanche areas. Pistes are opening faster than you can keep track, but Matthew Leighton gives it a shot:
Snow Report: It's here! Snow finally falling
Thursday, 8 December, 2011The skies have finally opened up and blessed Switzerland with some of the white stuff, which means more and more resorts, especially those above 1,500 or 1,600 metres, are opening pistes this weekend. Matthew Leighton takes us on a tour of some of those resorts across the country. But beware, avalanche risks are high:
Thursday, 8 December, 2011The skies have finally opened up and blessed Switzerland with some of the white stuff, which means more and more resorts, especially those above 1,500 or 1,600 metres, are opening pistes this weekend. Matthew Leighton takes us on a tour of some of those resorts across the country. But beware, avalanche risks are high:
Snow Report: Follow the artificial snow
Thursday, 1 December, 2011With one of the warmest autumns in history and the lack of precipitation, ski resorts are starting to worry. Only a few pistes are open for business at the highest altitudes thanks to snow machines. Starting today, and until the end of the ski season, Matthew Leighton gives the latest information on snow conditions, and where to find the white fluffy stuff, throughout Switzerland:
Thursday, 1 December, 2011With one of the warmest autumns in history and the lack of precipitation, ski resorts are starting to worry. Only a few pistes are open for business at the highest altitudes thanks to snow machines. Starting today, and until the end of the ski season, Matthew Leighton gives the latest information on snow conditions, and where to find the white fluffy stuff, throughout Switzerland:
