SnowScopeWhere to ski in the Alps this weekend: Artesina, Isola 2000 and Riserva Bianca
We combined today's snow depth, the new snow of the last 72 hours and the forecast to pick Artesina, Isola 2000 and Riserva Bianca. Of these resorts, Crissolo has the most snow on its upper slopes today, about 33 cm; then come Artesina 22 cm and Riserva Bianca 20 cm.
Our picks
Artesina got 55 cm of new snow in the last 72 hours, 31 cm of it in the last 24 hours. Height matters: at Artesina, our model gives 16 cm at the top (2,091 m), 2 cm at mid-mountain (1,446 m) and 0 cm at the base (801 m). On its last clear day, 29 October, satellites saw no snow at Artesina: the snow there may be only on the highest slopes, or it fell after that day.
Isola 2000 got 58 cm of new snow in the last 72 hours, 30 cm of it in the last 24 hours. Height matters: at Isola 2000, our model gives 17 cm at the top (2,601 m), 14 cm at mid-mountain (2,214 m) and 12 cm at the base (1,828 m). On its last clear day, 30 October, satellites saw no snow at Isola 2000: the snow there may be only on the highest slopes, or it fell after that day.
Riserva Bianca got 52 cm of new snow in the last 72 hours, 29 cm of it in the last 24 hours. Height matters: at Riserva Bianca, our model gives 16 cm at the top (2,054 m), 11 cm at mid-mountain (1,559 m) and 0 cm at the base (1,064 m). On its last clear day, 30 October, satellites saw no snow at Riserva Bianca: the snow there may be only on the highest slopes, or it fell after that day.
| Resort | Snow depth | New snow, 72 h | Coming, next days | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesina | 22 cm | 55 cm | 9 cm | 2,091 m |
| Isola 2000 | 19 cm | 58 cm | 7 cm | 2,601 m |
| Riserva Bianca | 20 cm | 52 cm | 9 cm | 2,054 m |
| Crissolo | 33 cm | 42 cm | 6 cm | 2,308 m |
Which height to ski
At Artesina, the freezing level reaches 1,850 m to 2,010 m on 8 November, so the lower slopes may get wet snow while the top stays wintry.
Look for snow high up and on north-facing slopes: they keep it longest, while south-facing slopes lose it first in the sun.
Safety and avalanche level
Before you ski off-piste or go touring, read the official avalanche bulletin (links below).
What is coming next
Until 8 November, our forecast gives 9 cm at Artesina, 7 cm at Isola 2000 and 9 cm at Riserva Bianca.
Forecasts a few days ahead can change: look at the map again the day before you travel.
Tips for skiers
- Snow on the map does not mean a resort is open: check lifts and opening dates on the resort's website.
- Smaller resorts near the leaders often get the same snow with fewer people: compare them on the map.
- Early-season snow is thin. Stay on open, groomed pistes: rocks and grass can hide just under the surface.
- Look for snow high up and on north-facing slopes: they keep it longest, while south-facing slopes lose it first in the sun.
- Get a powder alert in the SnowScope app to know when Artesina gets fresh snow.
About these numbers
Resort snow depths are the deepest snow on the resort's upper slopes from the SnowScope snow model (about 1 km, run of 5 November); they are estimates for an area, not a measurement at one point. Station values are measurements on the date shown. Forecasts can change. Always read the official avalanche bulletin before going off-piste.
Official avalanche bulletins: EAWS (Alps)
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