Winter season 2025/26 has definitely been one for the record books. We’ve seen phenomenal snowfall across both the Alps and Pyrenees, with even Eastern Europe seeing some excellent conditions this winter. Only Austria has been a little patchy this year, with normally snowsure hots spots like the Zillertal and Arlberg regions being spotty for snow, at best.
However those looking to ride the French, Italian and Swiss Alps are having a bumper year. And it’s not over yet…
What is the snow like in the Alps now – Late March 2026?
Higher altitude resorts have had a solid dusting of fresh snow in the past week, with the conditions looking perfect for a late season ski trip right now. Resorts like Val Thorens, Chamonix, and Verbier picked up roughly 4–9 cm (1.5–3.5 inches) – enough to soften surfaces, top up the snowpack and smooth out icy patches, especially above 2000 metres. Even lower altitude resorts like La Clusaz and Megeve are looking tempting for a late season visit at the moment.
The Eastern Alps (Austria, Italy) are where you should be looking for a proper ‘powder’ experience. Cervinia, Sölden, and similar high‑altitude areas recorded 13–22 cm (5–8.5 inches) of new snow, giving pistes a fresh, grippy layer just in time for the weekend.
Considering this is late season, this is a great little top up for those already in the mountains, or those looking to plan a ski trip for the coming few weeks up until the end of the season.
The snow forecast for late March-April 2026
Looking ahead, despite the good snow forecast, the Alps are settling into a typical spring pattern. So instead of long, drawn‑out storms, we can expect short bursts of colder weather separated by sunny, mild interludes. This stop‑start rhythm is quite standard and perfect for spring skiing, so as fresh snow arrives we see great conditions in the morning – then the sun works its magic to create softer corn snow by midday.
So what does April look like?
It’s looking like snow levels will fluctuate between 1400 m and 2000 m during cooler spells, with precipitation focusing on the northern and western Alps. The days will be sunny and mild, with freezing levels climbing toward 2500–2800 m by afternoon in general.
The most reliable fresh snow in the next two weeks is likely to fall on glacier resorts and high‑alpine domains, where temperatures stay cold enough to preserve quality.
Where to go for late season skiing in Europe?
Thanks to current conditions you could almost stick a pin in the Alps and land in some decent snow. One thing to bear in mind is that lower altitude does translate to warmer conditions and therefore slushy snow later in the day.
If you’re looking for that fluffy powder and longer lasting fresh snow then head higher to places like Val Thorens, Verbier and Zermatt. Or, look to the glaciers of resorts like Les Deux Alpes, Solden and Stubai.
Check out my video guide to spring skiing here:
Why has Winter 2026 been good for snow?
The past few years, between 2024 and 2026, have been La Niña years, which has meant higher humidity in the air and lower temperatures. This has resulted in some incredible snowfall across the world, with the Japanese seeing phenomenal snow in 2025, and the Alps and Pyrenees seeing record breaking snow this winter.
This has also translated into top notch late season conditions in Europe, including the Alps, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia.
While this has definitely been an excellent winter season, the forecast into 2026/27 looks like we’ll see the return of higher temperatures and less snow sure conditions. As El Niño returns, expect less reliable snow for the next winter season – although of course – anything can happen.
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