Where’s the snow? (2011)

Ski season opening delayed in some Swiss resorts.

This content was published on November 14, 2011 - 14:29

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Winter shows no sign of arriving in the Swiss mountains, and some resorts have had to delay the opening of the ski season. Davos will open its lifts on November 25, instead of 18. Andermatt should have opened on 12 and has still not yet set a new launch date. (SF/swissinfo.ch)

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