Latest snow news from the Austrian Tirol

The countdown is well underway and with up to 80cm of fresh snow falling on the Pitztal Glacier over the weekend, it is a welcome start to the winter season.Read on to find out which ski areas are already open and the top news for 2011-12 in the Austrian Tirol: · Kaunertal Glacier: 70 cm of fresh snow. Overall snow height up to 110 cm.  4.5km of slopes open (3 lifts). Perfect conditions for the Snowboard Kaunertal Opening from the  Friday 14th – Sunday 16th of October. http://www.snowpark-kaunertal.com/en/ · Stubai glacier:  50 cm of fresh snow. Overall snow height up to 80 cm.