BBC Weather | Switzerland

A predominantly bright week is forecast across Europe with some periods of snow and rain expected at the beginning of next week. The mild temperatures will continue with the freezing level rising to above 3000m on occasion. Overnight temperatures will drop to around -7C mid-week which will help the snow conditions and will allow the pisteurs to maintain the slopes well.

Italy is expected to receive the most snow this week with around 25cm expected at the glacier resorts. The snowfall will be concentrated to such higher areas as well as the resorts in the far east of the country. It is unlikely that elsewhere will receive any more than a few centimetres.

It's a similar story in Austria where a similar amount of snow is expected at the highest resorts with the lower resorts only likely to receive a light dusting. The mild weather will continue here and there could also be some periods of rain.

Switzerland and France will have a mainly sunny week with very little snowfall expected to fall. Overnight temperatures will help though and will keep the slopes in good condition, particularly in the morning when they are firm.