The early opening of ski resorts has led to a rise in enquiries about pre-Christmas breaks, according to specialist operator and travel agent Ski Solutions.
The company has seen a 17% rise in enquiries in the past week since many resorts opened early following heavy snow fall.
Tignes, Val Thorens and Alpe D’Huez in France; Obergurgl and Kaprun in Austria and Zermatt and Davos in Switzerland were not due to open until November 30 but have all opened.
Val Thorens, the highest resort in Europe at 2,300m, currently has 60cm of snow at 2,300m and 90cm at 3,200m.
The outlook is also good, with mid-range forecasts suggesting cold temperatures will continue across the Alps into December.
Winter Park and Aspen in the US as well as Whistler and Big White in Canada have also opened two weeks earlier than scheduled.
Ski Solutions managing director Craig Burton said: “This year has got off to a flying start, with the best November snowfall in six years.
“Skiers haven’t had it so good for a long time and it’s got all the signs of being a great winter.”
He added: “Consistent storms throughout November and cold temperatures have laid down a fantastic snow base across much of the Alps.
“North America too has seen an excellent start to the season, in particular the Canadian resorts of Whistler and Banff, which have all been open for over a week already, and many of the Colorado resorts such as Breckenridge.”
Burton said: “There are some good deals for Christmas itself and availability for the pre-Christmas week is also good.
“New year is very booked up now in the best known high-altitude resorts, though with snow conditions looking so good this could be a great year to try some of the more traditional, lower altitude ski villages such as La Clusaz in France and Kitzbuhel in Austria.”