Snow News Drought in Chamonix, But Hopes for Next Week

The ski resort of Chamonix is experiencing a snow news drought this week, but locals are hopeful that next week will bring some much-needed precipitation. The weather in the French Alps has been unseasonably warm and dry, leaving the slopes devoid of fresh powder. Despite the lack of snow news this week, skiers and snowboarders can still stay up to date with the latest weather reports from Chamonix every week. In addition to the weekly weather updates, visitors to Chamonix can find realtime photos, webcam links, lift status information and more on social media sites like Twitter. Ski enthusiasts can follow @seechamonix or #weatherchamonix for all their alpine needs. Local businesses have also set up hashtags such as #chamonix so that people can easily search for services related to skiing and snowboarding in the area. While there may not be much news about fresh powder this week, local ski shops are still doing brisk business selling equipment and apparel for winter sports. Business owners are hoping that next week will bring some relief from the current dry spell and encourage more people to come out and enjoy what Chamonix has to offer. For those who don't want to wait until next week for a chance at fresh powder, there are plenty of other activities available in town including hiking trails through forests and mountainside villages; ice skating rinks; spas; restaurants; bars; shopping centers; museums; galleries; concerts; festivals; hot air balloon rides over Mont Blanc Massif - just to name a few! No matter what kind of activity you're looking for during your stay in Chamonix, make sure you check out all the latest weather reports before heading out into nature!