The forecast was spot on. A big October storm came a-calling in the Alps, and it snowed and snowed and snowed, especially in Austria. Here’s some of the evidence….

This time-lapse photo-sequence from Val Thorens

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This comfy chairlift cushion in Imst

Thursday’s snowman from the Hintertux Glacier

This team of World Cup piste-bashers above Soelden

This Pitztal parking conundrum

This ruler in Lech

This sun terrace on the Nordkette

This Alpbach summer house

These early Christmas-tree decorations in St Anton

This Tignes sunrise

Fancy going skiing before Christmas? Then check out our guide to the best resorts for early season skiing.