The Alps snow report, forecast & ski resorts
In the last 48 hours, Chamonix got 0.2" and Tignes got 0.2". As of November 6, 2026, Chamonix leads the Alps with 6.8" of snow forecast over the next 7 days, followed by Verbier (3.5") and St. Moritz (3.0"). Snow Way tracks 12 resorts in the Alps, ranked below by forecast snow.
Updated · Mid-mountain forecasts from Open-Meteo
Best Alps ski resorts by the numbers
- Biggest verticalChamonix 9,209 ft from base to summit
- Highest summit (best snow preservation)Zermatt 12,740 ft
- Most snow this weekChamonix 6.8" forecast over 7 days
- Biggest Epic Pass mountainVerbier 8,231 ft vertical
- Biggest Ikon Pass mountainChamonix 9,209 ft vertical
Alps ski resorts ranked by snow this week
| Resort | 7-day | 14-day | 48h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 6.8" | 13.2" | 0.2" |
| Verbier | 3.5" | 11.4" | 0.0" |
| St. Moritz | 3.0" | 11.7" | 0.0" |
| Val d'Isère | 1.8" | 6.0" | 0.0" |
| Zermatt | 1.5" | 14.7" | 0.0" |
| Tignes | 1.1" | 5.3" | 0.2" |
| Val Gardena | 0.8" | 1.9" | 0.0" |
| Courchevel | 0.5" | 5.7" | 0.0" |
| Cortina d'Ampezzo | 0.4" | 2.4" | 0.0" |
| Kitzbühel | 0.4" | 1.2" | 0.0" |
| St. Anton am Arlberg | 0.2" | 2.3" | 0.0" |
| Ischgl | 0.0" | 3.1" | 0.0" |
Planning a trip? Read Skiing in the Alps: Best Resorts and How It Differs
The Alps skiing FAQ
What is the Alps snow report today?
In the last 48 hours, Chamonix got 0.2" and Tignes got 0.2". As of November 6, 2026, Chamonix leads the Alps with 6.8" of snow forecast over the next 7 days, followed by Verbier (3.5") and St. Moritz (3.0").
How many ski resorts are in the Alps?
Snow Way tracks 12 ski resorts in the Alps: Chamonix, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Courchevel, Ischgl, Kitzbühel, St. Anton am Arlberg, St. Moritz, Tignes, Val Gardena, Val d'Isère, Verbier, and Zermatt.
What are the best ski resorts in the Alps?
It depends on what you want. By the numbers: biggest vertical: Chamonix (9,209 ft from base to summit); highest summit: Zermatt (12,740 ft); most snow this week: Chamonix (6.8" forecast over 7 days); biggest Epic Pass mountain: Verbier (8,231 ft vertical); biggest Ikon Pass mountain: Chamonix (9,209 ft vertical). Snow Way ranks every The Alps resort by this week's snow forecast below.
Which Alps ski resort is getting the most snow this week?
As of November 6, 2026, Chamonix leads the Alps with 6.8" of snow forecast over the next 7 days, followed by Verbier (3.5") and St. Moritz (3.0").
What is the highest ski resort in the Alps?
Zermatt has the highest summit in the Alps at 12,740 ft.
Which Alps ski resort has the most vertical?
Chamonix has the biggest vertical drop in the Alps: 9,209 ft from base to summit.
What airport do you fly into for Alps ski resorts?
The main airports for Alps ski resorts are Geneva Airport (GVA), Innsbruck Airport (INN), and Venice Marco Polo (VCE).
Which Alps ski resorts are on the Epic Pass and Ikon Pass?
Epic Pass: Courchevel, St. Anton am Arlberg, and Verbier. Ikon Pass: Chamonix, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Ischgl, Kitzbühel, St. Moritz, Val Gardena, and Zermatt.
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