Conflicting information is emerging over the level of snow in Alpine resorts at the start of the ski season.
Crystal Ski Holidays is moving clients from resorts where ski lifts are not working while admitting weather conditions are “variable”.
But rival Inghams said there had been further snowfalls yesterday across France, Switzerland, Austria and the Dolomites in Italy.
“The snow is set to continue throughout tomorrow with up to half a metre expected throughout central Switzerland,” the operator said. “Saturday is forecasted to see further snowfalls across the northern half of the Alps.
“With the snow Europe has seen in the last 10 days, even in the last 24 hours, there are more and more resorts, pistes and lifts opening every day.
“Inghams, together with sister companies Esprit Ski and Ski Total, is pleased to note that the main response from holidaymakers set for Christmas ski breaks with the company is one of delight, and guests can travel safe in the knowledge that they will be skiing.”
However, a different picture was being painted by Crystal Ski which issued a statement last night saying: “Our main priority is to get our customers skiing.
”Due to the variable weather conditions, the situation is changing rapidly.
“In those ski resorts where no lifts are operating, we offer customers a complimentary bus service to another ski area for the full duration of their holiday, paid for by Crystal Ski Holidays.
“For those resorts where there is limited skiing available, our Crystal overseas team are constantly working with resort teams and partners to make sure customers get the most from their holiday.”