Answer: Gilbert White (18 July 1720 – 26 June 1793) recorded the effects on world climate after the eruption of the Icelandic volcano Laki in 1783. Laki is just next door to Eyjafjallajokull, the volcano which has caused airlines trouble this year in Europe.

In the years after Laki erupted the climate chilled in Europe and thousands died from famine caused by crop failure due to the cooler weather, I am not sure the size of the current Icelandic eruptions will cause a famine in these modern times, however it might cause cooler average temperatures which could result in fantastic snow conditions next winter season.

If you have found this blog looking for information about next winters snow fall then it might be fair to suggest that you are snow sports addict looking for a fix? If you are then maybe you might also be looking for some top quality ski coaching. So why not dig deeper into the Alpinemojo site – maybe check out our courses or team pages.

In the mean time it is time to enjoy the summer and I am off out the door for a spot of fun.