Snow Report Thursday 13 March 2025

In today’s report we catch up on conditions across Europe, North America and Asia with sunshine & fresh snow in the Alps and powder in Western Canada, the United States, and Japan.

Where’s the snow going to land next? We’ve scoured the internet to give you the best recommendations.

Now on with the snow!

Snow Report

Our ‘on the snow’ reporters have been enjoying great conditions.

Val D’Isere & Tignes Snow Report, France

Ken Smith from Progression Ski reports sunshine and powder in Val D’Isere and Tignes.

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St Foy Snow Report, France

Just down the road in St Foy, Amy sent us this report.

Les Crosets Snow Report, Switzerland

SnowPros sent us this report from Les Crosets, Switzerland where he enjoyed sunshine and unexpected new snowfall.

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Prato Nevoso Snow Report, Italy

It’s been sunshine, powder, and smiles at Prato Nevoso this week.

Out West, Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada got hammered with 135cm in the past 7 days. And there’s more on the way.

Whistler Blackcomb Snow Report, Canada

World Snow Forecast For The Next 3-4 Days

The Alpine resorts of Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland will see the freezing level drop below 2,000m ahead of a new storm front bringing 15-20cm of new snow up high to most resorts, but rain – heavy at times – below 1,800m.

Nassfeld, Austria could see 45-50cm of new snow but heavy rain in the village; Isola 2000, France could see 30-35cm on top of the 50cm which fell the first half of the week; San Martino di Castrozza could be the big winner in Italy with 35-40cm forecast; and Andermatt, Switzerland could see 35-40cm through Monday.

The freezing level will be lower in Andorra and the French & Spanish Pyrenees with 15-20cm of new snow up high and all but the lowest lying resorts escaping rain at village level.

It will be warmer in Central and Eastern Europe with village level temperatures reaching 14C in places. There’ll be 5-10cm of new snow above 1,700m across much of the region, with Krvavec and Bovec-Kanin in Slovenia expecting 40-45cm and 75-80cm respectively.

The warming trend continues further East with the Georgian and Turkish resorts experiencing freeze thaw conditions and sunny skies at all altitudes.

Temperatures remain well below freezing in the Nordic Countries of Finland, Norway and Sweden with sunny skies and perfect piste conditions forecast for the next 3-4 days. Narvik, Norway could see 75-80cm of new snow; with Are, Sweden expecting 30-35cm.

The Alberta and British Columbia resorts of Canada will see temperatures well below freezing with 10-15cm of new snow forecast. Banff Sunsine, Alberta could see 30-35cm; Fernie, BC is forecast to receive 25-30cm.

Temperatures will rise on the East Coast of Canada with rain to all levels over the weekend.

Most of the western US resorts will see a mix of sunshine and snow showers bringing 10-15cm of new snow through Monday. Jackson Hole, Wyoming could see 30-35cm of new snow, with Powder Mountain, Utah expecting 40-45cm.

The West Coast resorts of California will see 40-50cm of snowfall through Monday. Kirkwood could see 65-70cm.

Oregon and Washington will see 50-55cm of new snow, with 70-75cm forecast for Timberline, Oregon.

Temperatures on the East Coast of the United States with rise quickly from Friday night bringing rain to all levels over the weekend.

The ‘yo-yo’ Spring weather continues on Japan’s main island of Honshu with freeze thaw conditions, sunshine, snowfall, and rain at village level. Above mid-mountain most resorts will see 25-30cm of new snow.

It’s still very much Winter further North on the island of Hokkaido with January snow conditions in March, or ‘Jarch’ as it’s known locally. Temperatures remain below freezing at all levels with 40-45cm forecast through Monday.

Where To Ski

There will be great Spring skiing across the Alps with new snow above 1,800m but for new snowfall and refreshed pistes look at Isola 2000, France; the Italian Dolomites; and Andermatt in Switzerland.

The Italian road trip is still on! Fly to Genoa or Turin and drive an hour or so to Limone, Lurisia, and Prato Nevoso for a powder filled end to the week.

Head North to Narvik, Norway for powder right down to sea level.

Have the time to head further afield?

Then head West to the resorts near Banff, Alberta; the Rocky Mountain states of the United States; and the West coast resorts of California, Oregon, and Washington.