TL;DR
A significant spring snowstorm is set to blanket the European Alps this week, with forecasts predicting up to 2 metres (6.5 feet) of fresh powder at high-elevation ski resorts. Southern and western Alpine regions will receive the heaviest snowfall, with Zermatt, Saas Fee, and Gressoney-la-Trinite topping the charts for projected accumulation.
Massive Spring Snowfall Set to Transform Alps with Over 2 Metres (6.5 Feet) of Fresh Powder
A powerful spring storm system is approaching the European Alps, promising a remarkable late-season refresh for high-elevation ski resorts. According to the latest forecast from meteorologist Luke Stone at OpenSnow, some areas could receive more than 2 metres (6.5 feet) of fresh powder over the next 10 days, creating outstanding late-season conditions across the region.
The storm will arrive in two waves, with the first system delivering heavy snowfall from Wednesday through Friday, followed by a potential second surge over the weekend. The heaviest accumulations are expected in the southern and western Alps, particularly in Switzerland and Italy, where some ski resorts could see over 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) from the first storm alone.
"A major storm is headed for the Alps this week, with the heaviest snow expected in the southern and western parts," reports Stone in his latest European Daily Snow forecast. "Winter is coming back to the upper elevations of the western and southern Alps."
While the first storm's trajectory is becoming clearer, snow levels remain somewhat uncertain. Forecasts suggest snow levels will initially hover around 2100-2400 metres (6,890-7,874 feet) through Wednesday morning before dropping to between 1400-1700 metres (4,593-5,577 feet) by Thursday, particularly in the western Alps. This means that while higher slopes will receive substantial powder, lower elevations may see rain or mixed precipitation.
