Switzerland, famed for its iconic Alpine ski resorts and mountains such as Zermatt's Matterhorn, is experiencing a significant decline in domestic enthusiasm for skiing.

The impact of climate change on ski resorts is becoming increasingly evident, and the contrasting fortunes of two French ski areas highlight this stark reality.

The latest snow report from Meteo France for the French mountains presents a varied picture, with snow coverage close to seasonal norms at higher altitudes but significantly below average at lower el

Snow levels in the Southern Alps are alarmingly low this winter, with meteorologist Paul Marquis going as far to describe the situation as "catastrophic.

Adapting to Climate Change As climate change continues to reshape mountain landscapes, ski resorts at lower altitudes are facing an uncertain future.

An international study has confirmed that glaciers worldwide are melting at an accelerating rate, with significant consequences for regional freshwater supplies and global sea-level rise.

Avalanche forecasters from Chamonix, Bourg Saint Maurice and the Southern Alps have been out in the field getting beta for the Meteo France bulletins. This is a summary of what they found.

Météo-France reports that snow cover is minimal below 1,800 to 2,000 meters altitude, with areas below 1,400 meters almost entirely devoid of snow.

The 2024/2025 winter season in the Northern French Alps has proven to be particularly deadly, with 18 fatalities reported so far, 15 in the Northern Alps.

According to the French weather forecasting service, Meteo France, snow coverage remains within seasonal norms at mid and high altitudes in the Alps and Pyrenees, but the situation is far less favorab