Finally, spring will get a proper grip on the Alpine weather this week.

In the high-altitude resorts, the season is still going strong - though a significant thaw is on the cards for next week.

Up high, the Alps are still blanketed in a deep layer of white - and there's more snow in the forecast.

A weekend of blazing spring sunshine lies ahead for much of the Alps - but next week is likely to be cooler and more changeable.

There was heavy snow in places over the weekend, but now spring is back in control of the Alpine weather.

The forecast has changed, and we're due a wintry spell with our Easter eggs...

There'll be plenty of snow up high - and rain lower down - over the coming week.

More snow is expected next week, and temperatures will stay chilly for the time of year.

Soft, fluffy snow and a biting north-easterly wind are the two main themes this week.

A band of snow is currently working its way across the Alps and will be followed by a cold snap. It's going to feel more like January than March.