According to Travel Weekly The Alps have seen heavy snowfall which predicts the start of a great ski season. The Pistes have already opened up to the public in Austria as a metre of snowfall fell on the glacier and snowstorms have been reported in France, Italy and Switzerland. The Managing Director of TUI, Matthew Prior has said "It was around this time last year that the snow started, and I think it is a very good omen. Read more... Added: 19 October 2009