It's snowing in Verbier! : 20th January 2012

We got used to almost continuous snowfall during the first few weeks of the season. Over the last week or so we've had wall to wall sunshine and were able to make the most of the fabulous conditions. Well now, it seems, the snow is back!

In resort today we had 20cm of snow and there's another 30 cm due in overnight. Roads are snow covered to below Verbier and the snow level is likely to drop to Le Chable in the valley below over night. We've had moderate to strong winds and today all freeride runs, Mont Fort sector and links to 4 Vallees were closed. That is likely be the same tomorrow as snow continues to fall.

Risk of avalanche is expected to be 3 out of 5 by the morning and if more snow falls over night than anticipated then that could rise and there could be more lift closures. Unfortunately the Verbier Ride 12 Slopeslyle event, due to take place this weekend, has been rescheduled due to the quantity of snow forecast.