BEST OF THE WEB: Massive Late-March Snowstorm Buries Europe's Eastern Alps with up to 1.5 Meter (Nearly 5 Feet) of Snow

BEST OF THE WEB: Massive late-March snowstorm buries Europe's eastern Alps with up to 1.5 meter (nearly 5 feet) of snow

A powerful late-season storm cycle has delivered a major refresh across the eastern Alps, with Switzerland leading the charge after several days of sustained snowfall. The standout has been Engelberg, where snowfall totals have been exceptional even by mid-winter standards. According to OpenSnow data, the resort received 84 cm (33 inches) in the past 24 hours and 132 cm (52 inches) over the past five days, catapulting conditions back into peak-s…

Massive Late-March Snowstorm Buries Europe’s Eastern Alps With Over 1 Meter of Snow

Engelberg, not Utah, is the new powder capital. | Image: screenshot video Anthon Thorin A powerful late-season storm cycle has delivered a major refresh across the eastern Alps, with Switzerland leading the charge after several days of sustained snowfall. The standout has been Engelberg, where snowfall totals have been exceptional even by mid-winter standards. According to OpenSnow data, the resort received 84 cm (33 inches) in the past 24 hours…