Winter is wasting no time this November. Overnight snowfall has dusted slopes across the Alps and Scandinavia, with 22 of 171 tracked ski areas recording at least 2 cm of fresh snow in the last 24 hours. The biggest haul goes to Saastal, which woke up to a tidy 15 cm of new snow and a base of 22 cm. And the best news? Even low-lying slopes are turning white.
In short
- 22 out of 171 tracked ski areas received 2 cm or more in the past 24 hours
- Maximum fresh snow in 24 hours: 15 cm at Saastal
- Scandinavia is delivering: Dalarna and Sälen both picked up 13 cm
- Low-altitude snow spotted at østlandet down to just 500 m elevation
- Massive snowfall on the way: Tignes - Val d'Isère is forecast to receive 101 cm in the next 7 days
Where the most snow fell
Saastal is the clear winner this morning with 15 cm of fresh snow and the strongest base of the top performers at 22 cm. Close behind are the Scandinavian areas, where Dalarna and Sälen both notched 13 cm in 24 hours on a 15 cm base, showing that Nordic ski country is very much open for business.
In Austria, the Arlberg region is picking up well. Both Arlberg Skiregion and Ski Arlberg logged 9 cm overnight, while Montafon, Oberinntal and Kaunertaler Gletscher all added 8 cm. In Switzerland, Davos/Klosters recorded 7 cm with a 9 cm base, a solid early-season signal.
| Ski area | Fresh snow 24h | Snow base |
|---|---|---|
| Saastal | 15 cm | 22 cm |
| Dalarna | 13 cm | 15 cm |
| Sälen | 13 cm | 15 cm |
| østlandet | 11 cm | 11 cm |
| Arlberg Skiregion | 9 cm | 14 cm |
| Ski Arlberg | 9 cm | 11 cm |
| Oberinntal | 8 cm | 13 cm |
| Montafon | 8 cm | 12 cm |
| Kaunertaler Gletscher | 8 cm | 12 cm |
| Davos/Klosters | 7 cm | 9 cm |
Snow reaching low altitudes
This morning's snowfall is not just for high-altitude resorts. østlandet is the most striking example: 11 cm of fresh snow recorded in 24 hours, with the lowest slopes sitting at around just 500 m above sea level and an 11 cm base already in place. That is genuinely low for mid-November. Oberinntal also impressed, with 8 cm of new snow reaching down to roughly 1,070 m and a 13 cm base. Even Tiroler Zugspitz Arena got in on the action, with 2 cm reaching its lowest slopes at around 1,244 m. The snowline is clearly on the move downward.
What is coming in the next 7 days
If you thought today's numbers were exciting, the week ahead looks extraordinary for the French Alps. Tignes - Val d'Isère is forecast to receive 101 cm of snow over the next 7 days. Les Trois Vallées is looking at 89 cm, Le Grand Massif at 66 cm and Portes du Soleil at 62 cm. Numbers like these point to a very active early-season opening for the big French resorts. Mark your calendar.
Keep an eye on exactly where the snow is building up by checking the live snow depth map. All snow data in this update is sourced from Open-Meteo.
Frequently asked questions
Which ski area received the most fresh snow on 13 November 2026?
Saastal topped the rankings with 15 cm of fresh snow in the last 24 hours and a snow base of 22 cm.
How many ski areas have snow right now?
As of 13 November 2026, 22 out of 171 tracked ski areas recorded at least 2 cm of fresh snow in the past 24 hours.
When can I expect the ski season to really get going in the Alps?
The outlook is very promising. Resorts like Tignes - Val d'Isère are forecast to receive up to 101 cm of snow in the next 7 days, which could allow several major areas to open lifts by late November 2026.
