Ski season kick started by early snow

23rd October 2009

At least a dozen ski areas in at least six countries have opened earlier than expected because of heavy snow.

Ski season kick started by early snow

Constant low temperatures have meant there has been decent snow making conditions too.

Austria saw the most of the heavy snowfalls in the latter half of last week with the glacier ski area of Tux claiming the biggest accumulated snowfall of an incredible 1.8 metres (six feet) over the past week, with the Molltal glacier not far behind with 1.4m (nearly five feet).

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Although many regular Austrian resorts have reported up to two feet (60cm) of snow on their slopes, only one is reported to have started running their lifts early as a result, it was reported that the Planai above Schladming had its earliest ever opening this weekend.
Cross-country skiers as well as those prepared to hike up hill have been taking advantage of the snow though, the Austrian biathlon team were reported to be enjoying training on two feet of new snow at Seefeld in Tirol.

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