03 Jan, 2008 - Best early season snow in the Alps for 11 years

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In the best possible answer to the climate-change gloom reports of last winter, many areas of the Alps are currently reporting the best December snow conditions for 11 years. Most of the world's leading ski areas and many more marginal areas are also reporting good snow conditions at present.

However in recent weeks temperatures have been very cold, with clear sunny days, and there has been little fresh snow after the heavy falls last month. Snowmaking machines are operating at full power however, building piste bases.