"Swiss Snow Makes 50-year Record"

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Excerpt:

According to the report, Switzerland has not received such a strong start to its winter ski season since 1952, with the amount of snow being swept to the southern areas by the wind cited as a particularly interesting feature of the weather.

On a related note, here's an excerpt from this link:

Ski resorts in Austria have displayed an exceptional performance in the early days of winter, it has been observed.

Some 26 resorts in the European ski centre are planning to open early this weekend after heavy snowfall laid the groundwork for snow sports sooner than expected.

The Ski Club of Great Britain’s Betony Garner told the Times that the conditions in Austria and most of the Alps are "fantastic".

"It has also been cold so the snow is staying and the resorts have also been able to make snow. This is a great start to the winter season," she said.