CustomWeather Releases European Ski Outlook for Winter 2013-2014

CustomWeather, a specialised provider of high resolution weather forecast and alert services, has released its European Ski Outlook for Winter 2013-2014, indicating the best places to go for optimal skiing conditions in Europe this winter.

The weather for the upcoming 2013-2014 ski season is looking favorable for ski and snowboarding fans, with near-normal to above-normal precipitation forecasted for much of Europe, especially over the Alps. Temperatures are expected to remain in the normal to slightly-above-normal range for the ski season.

Top European Ski Resorts for Snowfall 2013-2014

(Based on 3 month mean anomalies and monthly anomalies for the winter season)

1. Le Grand Bornand, France

2. Livigno, Italy

3. Saas Fee, Switzerland

4. Jasna, Slovakia

5. SnowWorld Landgraaf, The Netherlands

6. Bansko, Bulgaria

Above-normal precipitation is also anticipated over the northern regions of the UK, creating good conditions for ski resorts in that area as well:

7. Cairngorm

8. Halifax

To create uniquely accurate seasonal outlooks for highly granular locations, CustomWeather incorporates data from both NCEP (NOAA) and the Climate Forecast System model. The data is incorporated with CustomWeather's forecast for conditions that produce the best snow for skiing relative to normal. This includes targeting certain patterns that affect long range weather (El Nino-La Nina is one of the better known cycles). CustomWeather's long range weather models take numerous additional weather oscillations and teleconnections into account to anticipate seasonal weather. For more information about CustomWeather's long range weather forecasts, visit www.CustomWeather.com.