Finally, European ski resorts to witness snowfall in coming days. See where, when

Several tourists, who jetted off to Europe to witness snowfall and enjoy the ski resorts, have been left disappointed due to a lack of snow.

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Tourists, who flew to European ski resorts, are not content as there is a lack of snow. This comes as the continent is witnessing a record warm winter, which seems to be on the road to become infamous for being snowless.

The recent developments have been a cause of concern for the ski resorts, where tourists visit to carry out winter sports in the continent.

In order to improve the slopes, the resorts have been employing snow-making machines and cannons for blasting artificial snow.


Let us now get to know some places, which may witness snowfall in coming days, as per media reports.

Val d’Isere, France

Around 113 of the 164 runs of the resort are still open and have thick blankets of snow, as per media reports. Over the next week, light to moderate snow is expected but over the next 10 days, no heavy snowfall has been forecasted by the weather officials.

St. Antom am Arlberg, Austria

Over the next few days, St. Anton am Arlberg will witness a sprinkling of snow. On January 8, 2023, the area will be covered in a lot of snow, the reports said.
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Tips for a smarter travel in Europe
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Climate change, growing crowds and pandemic affect the way we travel. Here are tips for better experience.

Climate change, growing crowds and pandemic affect the way we travel. Here are tips for better experience.

Paris, Amsterdam, Vienna, Rome etc are surely great places. But try smaller cities and enjoy lower prices.

Paris, Amsterdam, Vienna, Rome etc are surely great places. But try smaller cities and enjoy lower prices.

Avoid expensive summers; spring and fall are typically cooler, cheaper and far less crowded for travel.

Avoid expensive summers; spring and fall are typically cooler, cheaper and far less crowded for travel.

Try booking two to eight months in advance for good deals on international travel.

Try booking two to eight months in advance for good deals on international travel.

Get to popular attractions when they open first. Schedule outdoor activities for morning or after sunset.

Get to popular attractions when they open first. Schedule outdoor activities for morning or after sunset.

Spend noon in old stone cathedrals and art museums that are air-conditioned to protect the paintings.

Spend noon in old stone cathedrals and art museums that are air-conditioned to protect the paintings.

First check if passes are available online to avoid sweltering lines to buy tickets for any event.

First check if passes are available online to avoid sweltering lines to buy tickets for any event.

Go for hotels with flexible policies instead of apartments or Airbnbs with tough cancellation policies.

Go for hotels with flexible policies instead of apartments or Airbnbs with tough cancellation policies.

Get travel insurance. In case of quarantine, it can cushion hotels, meals and rebooked flights.

Get travel insurance. In case of quarantine, it can cushion hotels, meals and rebooked flights.


Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

On January 8, Cortina d’Ampezzo will enjoy heavy snow, which may last for several days.
Heavy snowfall is anticipated to return on January 17.

Zermatt, Switzerland

With the Swiss Alps battling a warm winter, Zermatt, which is highly popular for skiiers and snowboarders, is also witnessing less snow than usual. In this week and over the weekend, light snow is also expected on January 8 and 9, before warmer conditions return. On January 17, fresh snowfall may occur.

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Courchevel, France

Over the next few days, light snow is expected at Courchevel, France. There may be heavy snowfall on Monday, January 9. Later, light snowfall can also happen, the reports said.

FAQs:

  1. Which is the most famous place for snowfalls?
    Niseko, Japan
  2. What is the lowest recorded temperature in Europe and where?
    -41.9°C, in Luhansk, Ukraine
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