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Climate Change Impact: European Ski Slopes Increasingly Depend on Artificial Snow

A drone view of the people skiing in Misurina-Col de Varda and the frozen Lake Misurina, blanketed in snow, in Misurina, Italy, on February 4, 2024. A mild winter across Europe has resulted in several ski slopes being left completely devoid of snow, with residents and businesses attributing the spring-like temperatures to climate change. In this context, data from the Italian environmental group Legambiente reveals that about 90% of Italy's ski slopes now depend on artificial snow. This compares to 70% in Austria, 50% in Switzerland, and 39% in France, highlighting the varying reliance on artificial snow across different European countries. (Photo by Manuel Romano/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#10989067
Date Taken	4 February 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Manuel Romano/NurPhoto
Category	Environmental Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Manuel Romano/NurPhoto

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