The Southern Alps are still getting the best of the snow. The recent high temperatures should cool over the weekend giving some snow in the south at altitude. Another southern resort joins Montgenèvre. Pra-Loup will open 5 drag lifts and a chair in the Costebelle sector.
Elsewhere snow cover remains patchy. In Pyrenées it is possible to ski to 1800 meters on north faces. In the Haute Savoie the snow cover is average for the time of the year with skiing possible between 1800 and 2500 meters depending on the orientation and gradient of the slope. Conditions in the Savoie are not good with 20cm at Tignes, 30cm at Val Thorens and practically no cover in the village at Val d’Isère a week before the opening. Both Courchevel and Val d’Isère will use snow canons if the temperatures are low enough to ensure a return to station for the Premiere Neige weekend.