Europe Weekly Roundup #281
Updated February 19, 2025: Fresh snow refreshed the Alps, but warm valley temps bring a spring feel. Pyrenees boast peak conditions, and Bulgaria finally sees snowfall. Read the full report here.
Scotland
Europe Weekly Roundup #280
Updated February 12, 2025: Snow returns to the Alps and Pyrenees, with 20-50cm (8-20”) fresh powder! France and Italy thrive as Scandinavia hits record depths—winter’s best yet!
Scotland Weekly Roundup #279
Updated February 5, 2025: Scottish ski areas hit a season high for open terrain, with 30 runs available. Colder nights ahead could bring fresh snow—conditions are improving.
Scotland Weekly Roundup #277
Updated January 24, 2025: Snowmaking sustains Scotland's slopes as freezing temps return. Fresh snow forecast for higher elevations—perfect for beginners and sledging. Read more.
Scotland’s Season Starts Wednesday
Glencoe Mountain Resort says it will open for the 24-25 season on Wednesday.
Cairngorm Funicular May Be Working Again Within A Month
The key funicular railway at Scotland’s Cairngorm Mountain may be working again before the New Year, or early in 2025, public body Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE) which owns the centre has announced.
Storm Bert: Snow Forecast for Scottish ski resorts
A dramatic shift in weather patterns is set to unfold this weekend.
How Will Scotland’s 24-25 Ski Season Play Out?
November so far has been exceptionally warm and dry in the Scottish Highlands, but the weather can change quickly and Scottish skiers and boarders remain eternally optimistic.
Scottish Centre Announces New Gondola Proposal
The Scotsman newspaper is reporting that Scottish ski centre Glencoe could get a £22 million gondola as part of a huge overhaul.
Scottish Ski Centres Get July Snowfall
After weeks of increasingly cold and stormy weather since the summer solstice, blamed on the jet stream, Scottish ski centres have reported snowfall on high slopes this morning.
Mostly All-Weather Snow for Scottish Easter Holidays (Probably)
Although there’s some hope that “winter’s not over” it looks like skiing in Scotland over the upcoming Easter holiday fortnight will be largely restricted to small areas maintained by all-weather snowmaking machines, or limited high-altitude touring.
Scottish Centres Open More Terrain With Improving Conditions
Scottish ski centres are reporting their best conditions for about a month