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What is La Niña and how could it change Europe’s weather?

La Niña is the counterpart to El Niño which caused drought and deadly heat in 2024.

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From volcanic sands to giant waves: Europe’s beaches shine in winter

As part of the shift towards ‘coolcations’, beaches are becoming increasingly popular for winter trips.

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Ice and snow turn into ephemeral sculptural splendour in Chinese city

The ice sculpture competition in Harbin, China, is a centrepiece of the winter season and a major draw for international tourists.

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UK travellers can expect weather chaos over New Year

The brew of bad weather has caused all outdoor events of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations to be cancelled.

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Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche, aged 26

Swiss snowboarder Sophie Hediger died in an avalanche at a mountain resort in Switzerland, at the age of 26.

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5 top alpine destinations to enjoy the après without the ski

Not a fan of sliding down snowy slopes? That doesn’t mean you have to miss all the wintry fun.

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Dream Lapland holidays on ice as TUI cancels trips for lack of snow

As Lapland basks in mild winter temperatures, the lack of snow leaves travel plans in tatters.

Green News

More snow and storms for Europe? Experts predict a warmer winter

Climate is changing the winters of Europe. But can we expect the same ‘white Christmases’ of our childhood?

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European ski resort named best in world with prices from €30

Five ski resorts in Switzerland feature in the top 20 rankings, whilst Austria has 12.

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Where to ski in Europe this winter as resorts struggle with low snow

A ‘bleak future’ has been predicted for the ski industry - but will winter 2024/25 be an exception?

Climate

Why winter could be colder in parts of Europe this year

Western and central Europe are also set to be hit by the tail end of several storms coming off the Atlantic in the coming weeks.

Climate

‘Existential threat’: Can skiing survive on a warming planet?

Skiing faces ‘bleak future’ due to climate change, says the WMO.

Europe News

Lombardy glacier in Italy shrinks by seven metres

Scientists specialising in the study of glaciers have reported that one of Italy's most well-known, Dosdè, is retreating.

Climate

Finnish Lapland is on track for a record-breakingly hot summer

Wildfires in the vast wilderness of Lapland are set to get more frequent by the end of the century due to climate change.

Nature

Venezuela’s last glacier has disappeared due to climate change

Rising temperatures have made this country the first in modern history to lose all its glaciers.

Nature

Austria's glaciers will be gone in 45 years, report warns

The report details the rapid shrinking of 93 glaciers in Austria in the last couple of years.

Climate

Can artificial snow help Europe’s ski resorts survive climate change?

Warm winters force Europe’s ski resorts to close: Is artificial snow the solution?

Climate

‘A big irony’: Ski sports’ sponsors melt the snow athletes depend on

Campaigners are calling on winter sports organisers to drop polluting sponsors as European ski slopes suffer the consequences.

Travel News

Muddy runs and melting snow: European ski resorts are in crisis

Even snow cannons have stopped working due to the high temperatures.

Climate

Where in Europe is facing historic drought this winter?

High temperatures and low rainfall have left parts of the Mediterranean in a critical condition.