From Euractiv (20 Jan 2023):

There are around 3,900 ski resorts in Europe, the majority of which are located in Germany, Italy, France and Austria.

Most threatened are those in lower altitudes because the snow line, which marks the area with permanent cover, moves up by about 150 metres with each increase of 1 degree Celsius.

“We are already experiencing warmer winters, which will escalate beyond 2030″ and further deteriorate skiing conditions, according to the Slovak Institute of Environmental Policy.

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