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After a huge week of snowfall, the alps just had their first real powder days of the season.

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So far, unofficial reports indicate that the higher flanks of the Chamonix valley have upwards of a 30″ snow that is currently sitting atop glaciated ice, faceted snow, or best case scenario– bare ground. These observations should serve as a significant reminder to take care when travelling in avalanche terrain during the early season months.

Current satellite image of Europe | Photo Credit: Sat24.com
Current satellite image of Europe | Photo Credit: Sat24.com

[Photo Tour]

Austria

St Anton am Arlberg

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Zillertal

Photo Credit: Zillertal Facebook Page
Photo Credit: Zillertal Facebook Page

Hintertux

Photo Credit: Hintertux Facebook Page
Photo Credit: Hintertux Facebook Page

Switzerland

Zermatt

Photo Credit: Zermatt Facebook Page
Photo Credit: Zermatt Facebook Page

Verbier

verbier

France

Chamonix

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Les 3 Vallées

Photo Credit:
Photo Credit: Courchevel Officiel
Photo Credit: Courchavel Official
Photo Credit: Courchevel Officiel
Les 3 Vallees | Photo Credit: Courchavel Official
Les 3 Vallees | Photo Credit: Courchavel Official

Italy

Courmayeur

Photo Credit: Courmayeur Mont Blanc
Photo Credit: Courmayeur Mont Blanc

Dolomiti Superski

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Photo Credit: Dolomiti Superski

Livigno

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