The milder spell this week which has seen rain to mid mountain levels looks more and more likely to end abruptly at the weekend.
Latest model runs continue to confirm the cold blast and the opening up of weather fronts to hit the Alps from the Atlantic in a classic alpine snow storm.
Courchevel & Méribel opening day this Saturday and over the weekend could well see extensive snow (and down to quite low levels) if the predicted models come off as forecast.
The colder weather should also see a mass switch on of the snow cannons low down to make sure pistes to all resort levels are complete (and for La Tania opening on 15 Dec).