Winter Sports Season Kicks Off in Czech Mountains with Fresh Snow

Radek Petrášek

The recent cold temperatures and snowfall have created perfect conditions for winter sports enthusiasts across the Czech Republic’s mountainous regions.

In the Šumava mountains, Friday morning saw an impressive snow coverage ranging from 5 to 20 centimeters, with higher elevations boasting up to 40 centimeters of snow. The Krušné mountains reported between 5 and 15 centimeters, while the Jizerské mountains accumulated an impressive 10 to 35 centimeters of snow, according to meteorological reports.

Cross-country skiing has already begun in the Jizerské mountains, though early birds will need to break their own trails for now. Meanwhile, downhill skiing enthusias