At last: a proper, mid-winter snowstorm has appeared in the Alpine forecast. It’ll be carried in on frigid, northern air, and will bring snow to even the lowest villages and valleys. Half a...

There's snow in east. But most of the Alps will have to wait until next week for an end to the long, dry spell.

The south-western Alps could see heavy snow on Sunday: but it's to soon to be sure.

Sunnies on, everyone. High pressure looks set to dominate the Alpine weather for another week.

It's still wild and mild out there, but at altitude the snow is stacking up.

There's snow at altitude, rain lower down, and a strong southerly wind.

There'll be rain lower down: but some of the higher resorts could see 50cm of fresh snow in the next three days.

After last week's epic storms, the march to winter has been temporarily halted.

Cheer up! Loads of the white stuff is falling at altitude and the cover stretches down to the valley floor.

Up to half a metre of snow is expected today, with more to follow during the week ahead.