Snowfall and frost are expected in Kyiv: residents of the capital were reminded of safety rules
Drivers are asked, if possible, not to drive their own cars during snowfall. In the dark time of the day, you should use blinkers and flashlights /…
Almost nothing is visible: rescuers showed an incredible snowfall in the Carpathians
In the mountains, the air temperature dropped to -7. The rescuers showed how the Carpathians froze / photo by the Montenegrin search and rescue post Winter is…
These custom-made skis cost more than a grand – but are they worth it?
At times my inelegant style didn’t quite live up to what was beneath me, but despite an influx of Britons this season, the slopes were quite clear…
Montenegro? The overlooked ski destination with hardly any tourists
Our goal after four leisurely hours on foot was Konoba Lipovo, a cheese farm run by Milijanka Puletić and her family, where we were served a mountain…
The secret Swiss workshop that ski fanatics will love
Of the many bewildering subcategories of winter sports enthusiast, the easiest to discern are the two types of downhill skier. In a crowded gondola, a long time…
The epic (and cheaper) alternative to skiing in France you’ve probably never heard of
I set out to partly rectify this on my final day. While I couldn’t cover all the slopes in Zauchensee, the furthest point from my base in…
Ski destinations with the least Covid restrictions – ranked and rated
It’s not just Italy pulling back the curtain either. Austria is on track to drop the majority of its Covid measures this weekend – just in the…
Hassle-free skiing is back – make the most of it before the season’s over
It’s not just Italy pulling back the curtain either. Austria is on track to drop the majority of its Covid measures this weekend – just in the…
Today’s snowflakes couldn’t cope with the Big Freeze of 1963
Parents at a Merseyside school were admonished this week for keeping their children at home after the half-term holiday because… it was windy. “I have to say…
Snow report: Where to book a late-season ski holiday for the best conditions
For the first time since 2019 Britons can spring ski in North America, but it has been an odd winter there too. There was little snowfall anywhere…
Reviewed: This season’s best ski gloves and mittens
There’s a massive range of gloves on offer for skiers and snowboarders this season, so where should you start if you’re looking to buy a new pair?…
Reviewed: This season’s best ski and snowboard goggles
Quality ski goggles not only protect your eyes from damaging ultraviolet light, they can actually improve how well you can see the slope ahead of you –…
UK weather: Up to 15cm of snow forecast to hit parts of Scotland
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said that as of 12pm on Tuesday, power had been restored to 105,000 customers with around 9,500 customers remaining off supply. More…
Reviewed: This season’s best new ski helmets
Helmets are now a pretty standard piece of ski kit, with resorts seeing the majority of visitors wearing them and many insurance policies making them mandatory to…
Major snowstorm hits Greece and Turkey causing travel chaos
In Istanbul, heavy snowfall blocked roads and flights had to be suspended at Istanbul Airport after the roof of a cargo facility collapsed from the weight of…
Switzerland’s best ski resorts for every budget and ability
Villars Villars is one of the Swiss resorts most easily reached from Britain – it’s located just a 90-minute drive along the shore of Lac Léman from…
How to drive your car safely in snow and ice this winter
In a manual car, move away slowly by slipping the clutch as gently as you can, keeping the engine revs low, and ensure you change gear early…
UK weather: ‘Thundersnow’ set to strike as storms bring major roads to a halt
Nicola Maxey, of the Met Office, said thundersnow is “not something you see every day” and warned there is a “likelihood” of thunderstorms and associated snow in…
How to de-ice your car windscreen in frosty weather this winter
How to de-ice a car The only things you should ever use to de-ice your car is an appropriate ice scraper and/or some de-icer liquid. Some drivers…
How to de-ice your car windscreen in frosty weather
How to de-ice a car The only things you should ever use to de-ice your car is an appropriate ice scraper and/or some de-icer liquid. Some drivers…