The social networks are buzzing with the news today. After a snowy weekend, with the opening of the ski World Cup circuit taking place in blizzard conditions, ski resorts across Europe have received their first big snowfalls for the winter.
35cms in Verbier, 30cms in Flaine, all over the 3 Valleys, Morzine, Solden, Alpe d'Huez - it looks like everywhere has received a healthy helping of the white stuff.
Of course it's only late October, so we know that with the vagaries of the weather, this snow could disappear. Temperatures, at least for the next few days however, are staying low. It's good news for resorts, and means that the ground will start to freeze - so any new snow that falls has a much better chance of sticking around. Any precipitation now is a good thing!
With the London Ski Show opening tomorrow, we've all got that feeling that we're on the brink of winter and the ski season wil be starting proper in a matter of weeks!
So we thought we'd just share some of the photos posted on Facebook and twitter today - hopefully they will make your Monday!
Posted by Powder n Shine on their Facebook page this morning. Reberty, Les Menuires, Three Valleys, France
Posted by Warren Smith Academy on Facebook - 35cms in Verbier.
Alpe d'Huez - not to waste the opportunity of cold, cold temperatures, the snow cannons are working overtime. See the full album on their Facebook page.
