Snow Report & 7-Day Ski Forecast 2025/26
Last updated: Friday 20 February 2026Season status: Late February is delivering a fresh, wintry top-up for several Alpine areas, with the most meaningful new snow favouring parts of Austria and sections of Switzerland, plus selected higher French resorts. With a solid mid-season base already in place, this is ideal for piste-focused skiing: expect whiter runs, softer turns and improved cover on key links after grooming. As always, lift and sector openings can vary day-to-day due to local mountain weather, so it’s worth checking each resort’s live lift status before you set off.
Today’s Ski News & Travel Updates
- Weekend skiing looks in great shape: A fresh snowfall cycle helps keep pistes feeling properly wintery, followed by brighter breaks that are ideal for piste mileage and resort-to-resort links.
- Best “freshen-up” zones right now: Several parts of Austria and Switzerland lead the way for the next 7 days, with multiple resorts showing 15cm+ forecast totals.
- Travel tip (piste-friendly planning): If you’re travelling into resort during active snow windows, allow extra time for mountain roads and pack winter essentials (gloves, warm layers, and sunglasses for post-snow bluebird days).
Weekend Highlight: Fresh Piste Refresh ❄
The headline for the next few days is a piste refresh across a number of higher areas. With a strong mid-season base already established, incoming snow is most noticeable as better surface quality (softer turns, improved grip, and prettier mountain scenes). For on-piste skiers, the sweet spot is typically higher terrain and shaded (north-facing) runs, especially once grooming teams have worked their magic after snowfall.Quick Snow Summary
Late February is delivering a helpful top-up where it counts most: upper pistes, key links and high routes. Expect the best day-to-day consistency on larger, higher domains with plenty of terrain above ~2,000m. Lower runs can still ski very well on busy weeks thanks to strong grooming and snowmaking support in many resorts.Where the Best Snow Is Right Now (Top 10 across the Alps)
Based on typical snow-sure performance at this stage of the season (altitude, aspect, glacier support and scale), these resorts consistently offer strong late-February conditions:
- Zermatt–Cervinia: Very high-altitude skiing with glacier support and excellent reliability.
- Val Thorens (3 Valleys): One of Europe’s highest base resorts with dependable late-season cover.
- Tignes–Val d’Isère: Extensive high terrain with great snow preservation on shaded slopes.
- Sölden: Glacier-backed terrain and reliable high-altitude skiing.
- Obergurgl–Hochgurgl: High alpine pistes that hold snow beautifully.
- Saas-Fee: Glacier support and consistently strong snow preservation.
- St. Anton–Arlberg: Huge linked mileage with excellent higher-sector options.
- Verbier: Best on upper sectors and shaded faces, with big-mountain variety.
- Les Deux Alpes: Glacier-backed resilience and strong high-altitude skiing.
- Engelberg: A brilliant Swiss option when higher terrain is skiing well.
Snow Summary by Country / Region
| Country / Region | Current Situation | 7-Day Outlook | Best Bets Right Now | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France (Alps) | A solid late-February base across major domains. Best piste skiing remains strongest above ~1,800–2,000m with excellent grooming on shaded aspects. | A helpful refresh for selected higher resorts, followed by piste-friendly breaks for enjoyable cruising days. | High-altitude resorts and glacier-backed areas for the most consistent cover. | France Ski Transfers |
| Austria | Great late-February piste conditions, especially across higher Tirol areas and big linked domains with lots of upper terrain. | One of the strongest regions for a fresh top-up over the next 7 days — ideal for crisp, wintery pistes after grooming. | St. Anton / Arlberg, Ischgl, Sölden, Obergurgl–Hochgurgl. | Austria Ski Transfers |
| Switzerland | High resorts continue to deliver reliable late-season skiing, with the best preservation on upper and shaded slopes. | Several Swiss areas show a meaningful 7-day refresh, keeping pistes feeling mid-winter higher up. | Andermatt, Klosters, plus higher sectors of the biggest domains. | Swiss Ski Transfers |
| Italy | Aosta Valley stays the best bet for natural snow at altitude, while the Dolomites excel thanks to world-class grooming and dependable snowmaking. | Seasonable late-February conditions overall, with the best piste confidence on higher terrain and well-groomed core runs. | Cervinia, Courmayeur and top Dolomiti Superski sectors. | Italy Ski Transfers |
| Bulgaria | Excellent-value skiing with lively resort towns and enjoyable, well-groomed piste days. | Seasonable winter conditions. The best piste confidence is usually on higher runs and well-prepared main routes. | Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo. | Bulgaria Ski Transfers |
| Slovenia | A great-value European ski option with friendly resorts and enjoyable, well-prepared piste skiing in wintry spells. | Seasonable late-February conditions. The best skiing is typically on higher runs and shaded slopes when temperatures dip overnight. | Kranjska Gora, plus Vogel and Krvavec depending on conditions. | Slovenia Ski Transfers |
| Scandinavia | Winter is well established, with reliable cold and consistently strong piste conditions. | Stable winter conditions support continued terrain expansion. | Trysil, Hemsedal and Geilo. | Norway Ski Transfers |
| Japan | Peak winter continues with excellent snowfall consistency across many northern regions. | Further snow showers keep topping up major resorts through the week. | Niseko, Rusutsu, Furano, plus Hakuba and Shiga Kogen. | Japan Ski Transfers |
7-Day Alpine Snow Outlook ❄
- This weekend (Sat–Sun): A freshen-up continues for a number of higher resorts, then brighter breaks create excellent conditions for on-piste cruising once grooming is complete.
- Early next week: Generally piste-friendly with occasional refreshers in favoured areas. Great for longer ski days and moving around larger linked domains.
- Mid–late week: A mix of cloud breaks and light top-ups in places — best consistency remains on higher terrain and north-facing runs.
Snowfall Intensity Key
❄ = light | ❄❄ = moderate | ❄❄❄ = heavy | ❄❄❄❄ = very heavy| Resort | Country | Status | 7-Day Outlook | New Snow (Next 7 Days) | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | France | Open | A solid piste week with a helpful high-altitude top-up. Best skiing on upper mountain terrain and glacier-backed sectors. | ❄❄ 16 cm | Book Now |
| St. Anton am Arlberg | Austria | Open | One of the stronger “refresh” signals this week. Expect very wintery pistes on higher sectors after grooming. | ❄❄❄ 45 cm | Book Now |
| Ischgl | Austria | Open | Great mileage skiing with a meaningful top-up. Expect best conditions on upper routes and well-groomed main links. | ❄❄❄ 34 cm | Book Now |
| Sölden | Austria | Open | Glacier-backed reliability plus fresh snow for the upper mountain. Strong week for on-piste quality at altitude. | ❄❄ 23 cm | Book Now |
| Obergurgl–Hochgurgl | Austria | Open | High and snow-sure. A helpful top-up keeps pistes crisp, with plenty of strong options across higher runs. | ❄❄ 17 cm | Book Now |
| Stubai Glacier | Austria | Open | A good high-altitude refresh cycle. Expect excellent piste skiing on glacier terrain and upper routes after grooming. | ❄❄ 21 cm | Book Now |
| Klosters | Switzerland | Open | One of the strongest Swiss refresh signals. Great outlook for wintery pistes higher up and enjoyable cruising days in clearer breaks. | ❄❄❄ 41 cm | Book Now |
| Andermatt | Switzerland | Open | A reliable high-area option with a meaningful top-up. Expect best conditions on upper slopes and well-groomed main routes. | ❄❄ 23 cm | Book Now |
Quick Short-Break Ideas (3–5 days)
- Innsbruck → Ötztal (Sölden / Obergurgl): High, snow-sure Austrian skiing with glacier support. Transfers to Sölden.
- Innsbruck → Paznaun (Ischgl): Big mileage, high terrain and a great late-February option. Transfers to Ischgl.
- Zurich → Central Switzerland (Andermatt): A strong high-area choice for piste-focused days. Transfers to Andermatt.
- Geneva → Oisans (Les Deux Alpes): Glacier-backed skiing and strong upper-mountain options. Transfers to Les Deux Alpes.