{"id":1701,"date":"2017-01-12T13:33:04","date_gmt":"2017-01-12T13:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/?p=1701"},"modified":"2020-01-22T08:12:05","modified_gmt":"2020-01-22T08:12:05","slug":"snow-forecast-alps-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/snow-forecast-alps-2017","title":{"rendered":"Snow Forecast in the Alps for 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is the best time to plan an Alpine winter holiday this year? Which parts of the Alps are the snowiest?<\/strong> Which parts will have the most snow later on? Is 2017 going to be another El Ni\u00f1o year? Find out answers to all of these questions in this article!<\/p>\n

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Enough of El Ni\u00f1o Years!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Last year was pretty challenging in terms of snow amounts and weather conditions for Alpine ski resorts \u2013 2016 was reported so far the warmest year in Europe! Skiing season of 2015\/2016 in the Alps was short, and that might have to do with a phenomenon called the El Ni\u00f1o<\/span><\/a>, when there\u2019s an increased year\u2019s average temperature. 2016 was the second El Ni\u00f1o year in a row and many ski resorts reported no snow on their sunny-side slopes.<\/p>\n

However, it is very likely that 2017 won\u2019t be an El Ni\u00f1o year and according to the American weather institute NOAA<\/span><\/a>, the temperatures will be even lower than the average. And that\u2019s kind of a relief, right?<\/p>\n

Skiing Season in 2017 – Extended<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Alps snow forecast 2017, such as the one by Accuweather<\/span><\/a>, predict a mild and warm beginning of 2017 with approximately 2 degrees Celsius above average. However, February of 2017 will be the game-changer \u2013 air temperatures will gradually decrease and late season storms will bring loads of new snow to most of the Alpine area, especially the Northern part.<\/p>\n

There is really no way of predicting a 100% precise Alps snow forecast 2017. And neither is telling if the decrease in temperatures will be enough for all Alpine ski resorts to be able to open up 100% of their slopes and ski lifts. But one thing we can be almost sure of \u2013 we will enjoy an extended natural snow skiing season, at least at the high-altitude and glacier ski resorts for sure! So you can still prepare for your ski season!<\/a><\/p>\n

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What about right now?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Weather forecasts can change in a second, so you might ask – OK, but is the situation with snow in the Alps right now? Which part of the Alps should I choose if I want to go at this moment? In December, there was a series of storms that provided for a snow blanket in most of the Northern parts of the Alps. The best snow conditions are currently reported in Austria.<\/a> So if you plan an Alpine winter holiday, it is best that you choose a ski resort located in the Northern part of the Alps.<\/p>\n

Another tip if you want to go to the Alps right now \u2013 don\u2019t forget that there are many snow-sure ski resorts. Be it due to a glacier or high-altitude, there are plenty of options to choose from. Some ski resorts even offer skiing during the summer!<\/p>\n

Here is a short overview of the current situation of snow in the Alps as well as the most snow-sure ski resorts in those areas.<\/p>\n

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