Our weather and snow expertise

Weather and snow have always been at the heart of the advice we give at Snow-wise when creating luxury tailor-made ski holidays for our clients.

Our understanding of Alpine weather patterns, snowfall and snow reliability allows us to look beyond altitude and snowfall statistics and consider the conditions you are actually likely to experience in a particular resort, at a particular time of year.

Combined with our first-hand knowledge of the ski resorts and hotels we offer, this expertise helps us give detailed, practical advice tailored to your ski holiday and your particular needs.

Snow-wise director Fraser Wilkin is one of the UK's leading experts on Alpine weather and snow conditions, and the founder and editor of Weather to Ski, an independent website dedicated to Alpine weather, snow and ski conditions.

He has spent decades skiing across the Alps and has developed an exceptional knowledge of Alpine snowfall patterns and snow reliability, which underpins much of the advice we give at Snow-wise.

Choosing the right ski resort for weather and snow conditions isn't just about comparing altitude and annual snowfall.

We look at the detail that can make a real difference to your ski holiday. Do annual snowfall figures translate into consistent conditions throughout the season, or disguise periods of either too much or too little snow? Are you likely to be able to ski back to resort at the time of year you're travelling? Is a hotel's ski-in/ski-out access likely to work on your dates? Will extensive snowmaking provide reliable piste conditions even at lower altitudes? Does the layout, aspect and altitude of the ski area mean it can offer better conditions than the headline figures might suggest?

Fraser's expertise in forecasting weather conditions across the Alps also allows us to help clients booking closer to departure. His daily analysis for Weather to Ski means he can look beyond automated forecasts and weather apps to understand how developing weather patterns are likely to translate into actual conditions in different parts of the Alps, including the local variations and microclimates that can make a significant difference from one resort to another.

This means we can advise which resorts are likely to offer the weather and snow conditions that best suit you – whether your priority is wall-to-wall sunshine or a week of fresh powder.

It's this level of detail, combined with our first-hand knowledge of the resorts and hotels we offer, that enables us to give reliable advice tailored to your particular ski holiday rather than relying on numbers alone.

Our weather and snow expertise is part of the advice we offer from the moment you start planning your ski holiday with Snow-wise.

We'll take likely snow conditions into account when helping you choose your resort, based not only on when you are travelling, but also on the type of skiing you're looking for and the particular needs of your party.

Before you travel, we'll usually send you a bespoke weather forecast and snow report for your destination, with our take on the conditions you can expect during your stay.

And once you're in resort, we're always at hand if you'd like further weather and snow advice.

Want to know where to find the best snow or fresh powder? Where to ski for better visibility or shelter in a whiteout? Or what the forecast means for the days ahead? Just ask...