Huge snowfalls in the Alps over the last 24 hours have delivered up a metre of fresh snow since Sunday.
Ski areas in the Western Alps have seen the biggest falls, but the snow has been widespread with big accumulations further East in Austria too.
Coming after big snowfalls on Thursday-Friday last week which saw 50-60cm accumulations, it means some centres have seen over 1.5 metres (5 feet) of snowfall in five days, more than the more optimistic forecasts a week ago.
All the snowfall has though cause logistical issues as resorts struggle to open roads, dig out lifts and make slopes avalanche safe. However the weather is forecast to clear for the rest of the week, so conditions over Christmas should be incredible.
Among claimed snowfall totals, France's Megeve reports 1.2m (four feet) of snowfall today and 1.5m (five feet) in the last 72 hours. Switzerland's Crans Montana claimed 1m (40") today and also 1.5m (five feet) in the last 72 hours.
Other areas posting more than a metre of snowfall included Courchevel, Val Thorens, Val d'Isère and Flaine.
Most resorts have had at least 50cm (20") of snowfall with falls right down to low valley floors thanks to very low temperatures too.