https://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/45.page Latest messages posted in the topic "May Snowfall Closes Slopes in the Alps" <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/j2ski/albums/u44159/20260516/Austria_Schladming_16_May_crop" border="0" class="mpimg" /> <br /> <br /> <b>Heavy snowfall coupled with strong winds has been causing operating issues in the Alps over the past few days. <br /> Seven glacier ski areas remain open, but a number have been forced to closed temporarily because of the conditions.</b> <br /> <br /> Up to 61cm (just over two feet) of snowfall has been reported over the past few days with the Stubai glacier, one of two due to end their seasons on Sunday, reporting the most. <br /> <br /> The other, Kaunertal, which reports 40cm of snowfall, noted its park crews had been busy clearing snow from features but hoped it would be able to operate on Sunday. <br /> <br /> Other resorts posting significant fresh snowfall include the formerly year-round Hintertux glacier, which said it has had half-a-metre of snow and the Kitzsteinhorn which has had 46cm in 72 hours. The Molltal glacier hasn't posted a snowfall total as it is one of the centres that said it had to close due to the conditions. <br /> <br /> The conditions have also impacted early summer operations such as hiking and mountain biking with Schladming posting the image above of fresh snowfall there today. <br /> <br /> Sunny weather is expected on Sunday but more snowfall is forecast on glaciers from Monday, although lighter accumulations in the 5-10cm bracket for most this time. <br /> https://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/preList/21577/163876.page https://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/preList/21577/163876.page Sat, 16 May 2026 18:38:34 GMT