St. Anton forced to postpone ski opening; Schladming opens as planned

Skiers on the slopes of Schladming

Due to weather conditions, St. Anton am Arlberg ski area won't open this coming weekend as previously scheduled.

St. Anton am Arlberg's tourist office have released this statement: "The unpredictable weather makes it difficult to confirm if the situation will soon change. However, by the middle or end of this week we should be in the position to give you further information as we promptly get them from the Arlberger Bergbahnen."

Despite the disappointing weather, the resort has decided to go ahead with the live music planned for Friday, Nov. 30. Cabaret Zugin Meets Blues is taking place as scheduled, 8 p.m in the WM-Championship Hall. Free entry!

But there is some good news from Austria's slopes - Schladming will open as Scheduled this weekend. The ski resort is celebrating the Planai Ski Opening this Friday, Nov. 30 with live music on the mountain.

Following appearances in recent years by stars of the calibre of David Guetta, Pink, OneRepublic and 30 Seconds to Mars, this year's Planai Ski Opening are sure to get the stadium rocking again. Headlining the 2012-13 concert will be the The Swedish House Mafia, three top DJs from Sweden, who will be performing exclusively for the first time in Austria in what is expected to be their final concert as a group. Book tickets online.