Snow reports are noting fresh snow on the ground, as well as excellent skiing conditions, but many areas have been closed over the weekend. However, over 100 ski resorts stayed open for skiers.

All across the Alps, visitors will find mixed weather, with snow falling above the 1,700m line. Additionally, reports are predicting another half meter over the next few days.

It seems that winter is back, and with a vengeance.

Murren, in Switzerland, was closed this past weekend after more than 30cm fell. Snow was also reported in Verbier.

In Austria the weather is also changing. A great deal of snow fell over the past few days, which is a great way to end the season. The afternoon snows were light, but the temperatures overnight were very cold, so the snowpacks refroze, offering great spring conditions for skiers.

Other ski resorts that closed this weekend included La Rosiere and its neighbour La Thuile. These Italian resorts were closed for the entire weekend.

Val d’Isere and Tignes saw fresh snow this past weekend, as well.

Also note that some resorts in Europe reported more than 5m bases and ones in North America reported 3.9m bases. And there was also fresh snow reported at the Piau Engaly resort.

Most of the closed resorts were in the northern hemisphere, but more than 100 remained open.

In the Pyrenees, the Pic du Midi above the resort of La Mongie announced that it will stay open until May 11th. While in The Alps, Val Thorens and Tignes will also close on May 11th.

In Canada, Lake Louise closes on May 11th and so does Hemsedal in Norway.

There are still a few great weeks of the season left! Now that spring is in full swing, there are plenty of other great outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking and more.