Summary
This work presents a pan-European framework for monitoring and projecting ski resort operating conditions under climate change, addressing a documented gap in multi-scale assessment. Using statistically adjusted climate model projections coupled with process-based snow modelling (Crocus), the authors generated standardised meteorological and snow indicators across 100 m elevation bands for all European ski regions. The methodology accounts for both natural and managed snow conditions, with results accessible via a dedicated visualization platform to serve diverse stakeholder needs in the tourism and climate services sectors.
Regional applicability
The study explicitly covers Alpine, Pyrenean, Nordic, Eastern European, and Anatolian ski regions at pan-European scale, making its findings directly applicable to United Kingdom upland areas with ski facilities (Scottish Highlands). The methodology and climate scenarios (RCP2.6–8.5) are relevant to UK policy on mountain tourism adaptation and sectoral climate services.
Key measures
Snow cover duration, snowmaking feasibility, natural snowfall, operating season length derived from EURO-CORDEX climate projections and Crocus snow model outputs under RCP2.6, RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 scenarios
Outcomes reported
The study developed pan-European meteorological and snow indicators (MTMSI) to assess past and future ski resort operating conditions under climate change scenarios. Results were generated for 100 m elevation bands across all European ski tourism regions using climate projections, snow modelling, and snow management accounting.
Funding & declared interests
Funding: Copernicus Climate Change Services
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