A fresh wave of early-season snow swept across the Alps overnight, bringing meaningful accumulations to 10 of the 170 ski areas tracked by Nivosola. The biggest winner is Les Orres in the French Alps, which picked up 8 cm of fresh snow in just 24 hours, building a base of 11 cm. Conditions are still early-season, but this is exactly the kind of start that gets the winter rolling.
In short
- Fresh snow (at least 2 cm/24h) recorded in 10 of 170 tracked ski areas
- Top performer: Les Orres with 8 cm fresh snow and an 11 cm base
- Snow reaching down to 1,070 m elevation in Oberinntal
- Italy also active: Breuil-Cervinia and Via Lattea each received 2-3 cm
- More snow on the way: up to 7 cm expected in Sondrio over the next 7 days
Where the most snow fell
The French Southern Alps are in the spotlight this morning. Les Orres tops the rankings with 8 cm of fresh snow in the past 24 hours and the strongest base of any area on the list at 11 cm. Close behind, Nationaal park Les Ecrins added 5 cm, bringing its base to 5 cm. Espace Lumière also delivered with 3 cm fresh and a 7 cm base.
In the Italian Alps, both Breuil-Cervinia and Via Lattea registered 3 cm and 2 cm respectively, while Monterosa added 2 cm to its base. Over in Austria, Arlberg Skiregion and Kaunertaler Gletscher each recorded 2 cm, and in Switzerland, Saastal matched them with 2 cm fresh snow on a 6 cm base.
| Ski area | Fresh snow 24h | Snow base |
|---|---|---|
| Les Orres | 8 cm | 11 cm |
| Nationaal park Les Ecrins | 5 cm | 5 cm |
| Espace Lumière | 3 cm | 7 cm |
| Breuil-Cervinia | 3 cm | 3 cm |
| Saastal | 2 cm | 6 cm |
| Arlberg Skiregion | 2 cm | 4 cm |
| Oberinntal | 2 cm | 4 cm |
| Kaunertaler Gletscher | 2 cm | 4 cm |
| Via Lattea | 2 cm | 3 cm |
| Monterosa | 2 cm | 2 cm |
Snow at low altitude: Oberinntal down to 1,070 m
One of the most notable details today is the low-altitude reach of the snowfall. Oberinntal has snow on its lowest slopes at around 1,070 m elevation, with 2 cm fresh in 24 hours and a 4 cm base. That is a genuinely encouraging sign for early-season coverage across a wider range of terrain.
Outlook for the coming days
The snow is not stopping here. Looking at the 7-day forecast, Sondrio is expected to receive the most with 7 cm of new snow. The Scandinavian resorts are also set to benefit, with Dalarna and Sälen each forecast to pick up 5 cm. Back in the Alps, Saastal and Pitztaler Gletscher & Rifflsee are both looking at 4 cm over the next week. Early November is shaping up well.
Stay on top of every update with the live snow depth map, refreshed throughout the day. All snow measurements and forecasts in this update are sourced from Open-Meteo.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the most snow fall on 6 November 2026?
Les Orres recorded the highest 24-hour snowfall on 6 November 2026, with 8 cm of fresh snow and a snow base of 11 cm.
How many ski areas have fresh snow right now?
On 6 November 2026, 10 out of 170 tracked ski areas received at least 2 cm of fresh snow in the past 24 hours.
Which ski areas are likely to open early this season?
Areas with the strongest current snow bases and expected snowfall this week include Les Orres, Saastal and Sondrio, making them strong candidates for early-season skiing.
