A snowy October has raised hopes of a strong start to the ski season. Meanwhile, in the Alps, there are signs the weather will turn colder at the weekend.

It's been an exciting few days: but now we must wait for a mild spell to pass in the Alps.

Our latest Snow Report looks ahead to another helping of autumn snow.

The Hintertux glacier has seen the heaviest falls so far. It's just a pity the weather will be warming up at the end of the week.

It's good news for early-season glacier skiers.

Tignes and the Stubai Glacier will both get going this weekend.

The recent drop in temperature has brought several dustings of white.

Our latest snow report looks back at heavy snow in New Zealand, and the triumph of 17 year-old Alex Hall in the One Hit Wonder in Oz.

I know we shouldn't be getting excited in August, but...

The snow fell, the videographers got their cameras out - and there's some lovely footage around as a result. Our latest Snow Report has details.