If you’re planning a ski trip for this coming season, there is a great article in the Guardian UK which lists the top 10 ski resorts for early snow. Of the top 10 ski resorts, the first 8 listed are European:

1. Val Thorens, France
2. Chamonix, France
3. Ischgl, Austria
4. Tignes, France
5. Hintertux, Austria
6. Breuil-Cervina, Italy
7. Obergurgl, Austria
8. Saas Fee, Switzerland