29th August 2026
Autumn is Approaching in the Alps
The summer heatwaves are over with some light snow falling at high altitude. The glacier ski areas remain closed, but thoughts are turning to winter. NEW
Snow & Weather
27th August 2026
Glacier Collapse Triggered Nepal Landslide With Implications for The Alps
Satellite images indicate it was glacier instability likely caused by climate change. There are concerns of a similar set of circumstances in the Alps but monitoring & scientific research are more advanced. UPDATED
27th August 2026
Further Rockfalls Threaten the Alps
The situation near the Weisshorn in Switzerland is worsening with the alert now raised to Level 3 after further glacier collapses. There are fresh warnings of more to come in the French Alps as The Pyrenees sees a tornado. UPDATED
27th August 2026
Another Ski Resort in Chile Extends Season After Record-Breaking Snow
Val Nevado has followed Ski Portillo in announcing it aims to ski into October. It has had more than 6m of snow and hopes to offer skiing and snowboarding until October 18th. NEW
25th August 2026
Some Australian Ski Resorts Close Early
It has been a generally poor season for the Australian ski resorts, but most are still open. Terrain has been limited but some still hope to remain open until early October. UPDATED
21st August 2026
Bodies of Two Climbers Found After 34 Years
The bodies of two Belgian climbers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps over three decades ago have been found after the Trift Glacier melts further in the summer heat.
21st August 2026
Cooler Temperatures Return to the Alps, But All Glacier Ski Areas Remain Shut
For the first time in decades there are no summer ski areas open in Europe as the heatwaves melt the glaciers with little fresh snow falling. Summer ski areas say they will reopen when conditions allow. UPDATED
20th August 2026
Ski Portillo Access Road Finally Opens to All With Season Extended into October
The resort in Chile has seen huge amounts of snow, but also long closures. It has set a closing date of October 12th. Elsewhere in South America the conditions are the best of the season. It’s looking good in New Zealand & parts of Australia. UPDATED
19th August 2026
Monitoring Continues on Mountain Above Swiss Village Threatened by Landslide
The village of Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland is threatened by the collapse of the Spitze Stei rock formation. The area is under constant monitoring, evacuation plans are prepared and experts say the rock is more likely to break down gradually than in one huge chunk.
15th August 2026
Summer Glacier Skiing Ends in The Alps
The final open summer ski area, Passo Stelvio in Italy, has closed as the heatwaves take their toll. For the first time in decades there are no summer glacier skiing options on offer as climate change makes its relentless impact. UPDATED
10th August 2026
Access Road to Ski Portillo Reported to be Open
The resort in Chile has seen 7m of snow in over three weeks with the only road in and out closed due to the threat of avalanche.
9th August 2026
Another Heatwave Hits the Alps with Damage to Glaciers & Mountains
Another heatwave is underway with summer skiing all but over. Two refuges on Mt Blanc have been shut due to threat of rockfalls, glacier melt accelerates with low river levels. UPDATED
7th August 2026
Saas Fee Suspends Summer Skiing as Hot Temperatures Take Their Toll
It shut on Monday 10th August and follows Zermatt that closed at the beginning of the month. The only glacier ski area now open in the Alps is Passo Stelvio in Italy. The days of summer skiing in the Alps look numbered as climate change accelerates. UPDATED
1st August 2026
Zermatt-Cervinia Closes its Summer Glacier Ski Area as Latest Heatwave Hits
Zermatt-Cervinia has suspended its summer skiing operations on the Theodul glacier following weeks of exceptionally hot weather. It brings into question the future of summer skiing in the Alps. UPDATED
30th July 2026
Some Welcome Snow Finally Falls in Australia
It has been a poor winter so far and some welcome snow has at last arrived. There’s been more snow in New Zealand while in South America it continues to fall in huge amounts – one resort in Chile has seen 6m. UPDATED
19th July 2026
Federal Approval for Avalanche Drones in USA
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted regulatory approval for the operation of the MONTIS drone-based avalanche control system.
18th July 2026
Huge Storm Hits South America Ski Areas
More than four meters has fallen in one resort in Chile with the storm continuing. Argentina has also seen significant snow. Up until now it had been a poor start to the season in South America. UPDATED
9th July 2026
Heatwave Continues to Hit the Alps & Pyrenees
The glaciers are melting at an increased rate with the handful of summer ski areas open suffering. In the Alps & the Pyrenees forest fires are raging as another summer heatwave continues. UPDATED
3rd July 2026
Snow Continues to Fall in Australia & New Zealand
It has been a poor start to winter with resorts delaying their openings and some just had thin strips of artificial snow. Thankfully that has now changed. UPDATED
28th June 2026
‘Glacier Loss Day’ in Switzerland Reached as Alpine Glaciers Melt in Current Heatwave
Glacier Loss Day marks the time of year when a glacier has lost all the ice and snow it gained the previous winter. It usually hapoens in August.
28th June 2026
Poor Start to Winter in Australia but New Zealand Improves
Resorts in Australia and New Zealand have seen delays to their openings with little natural snow and warm temperatures. Some resorts have small amounts of slopes open. UPDATED
14th June 2026
Epic Pass Sales Down 10% For Next Season
It follows a very poor season for snow last winter in the western USA with 24% less visitors in The Rockies.
12th June 2026
Summer Skiing in the Alps, Scandinavia, North America & Beyond
Another ski resort in the Alps has opened for summer glacier skiing. There’s some skiing in Scandinavia and North America. UPDATED
5th June 2026
Ski Resorts in Australia Open for the Season This Weekend
The King’s Birthday in the first weekend of June is always the traditional opening of the ski season. Sometimes there is enough snow to open the ski runs, sometimes there is not.
29th May 2026
Europe Heatwave Hits Glacier Areas in The Alps After Temperatures Rose Sharply
The unprecedented spring heatwave is over and it has had an impact on the glacier areas still offering skiing and snowboarding in the Alps. UPDATED
22nd May 2026
Hot Weather Harms Handful of Glacier Ski Areas Still Open in the Alps
The temperature has shot up after a relatively cool period at altitude in the Alps. There have been good spring conditions after fresh snow earlier in May. UPDATED
18th May 2026
In the USA Mammoth Mountain in California Extends its Season while Arapahoe Basin In Colorado Calls it a Day
Mammoth will be open at least until the end of May and is hoping to go into June. A-Basin is the final resort in Colorado to close after a poor winter for snow in the state.
13th May 2026
More Snow Has Been Falling in The Alps Over the Past Week Creating Great Spring Conditions for the Glacier Areas Still Open
Yet another Spring storm hits the Alps. It’s good news for the handful of resorts still open and welcome in the glacier areas that are set to offer summer skiing. UPDATED
11th May 2026
European Avalanche Death Toll Reaches 149 After One of the Worst Winters in Recent Years
It has passed the figure of 147 from the 2017/18 season. It remains around the natural parameters as the figure fluctuates widely depending on the overall stability of the snowpack.
11th May 2026
See Where You Can Ski In Summer With Five Glacier Areas Now Open in the Alps
A handful of glacier resorts are open with one area aiming for year-round skiing this summer. Val d’Isere in France is the latest to open. There are also some skiing options in Scandinavia & North America. UPDATED
8th May 2026
Cervinia Aims for Year-Round Skiing After New Lift Makes Easier Access to Zermatt Glacier Possible
It follows news that Hintertux in Austria is ending its year-round offering. Much though will depend on the weather this summer.
8th May 2026
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
It is snowing in the Alps and the Rockies with some resorts still open. Snow is also starting to fall in the southern hemisphere. NEW
5th May 2026
New Climate Report Paints Grim Picture for Mountains of Europe
The European State of the Climate 2025 report details glaciers shrinking and snow cover declining.
5th May 2026
As More Snow Falls in Rockies One Resort Extends Season. Again.
Arapahoe Basin in Colorado says it will stay open for one more weekend. Four other resorts in the USA are open, plus one in Canada.
3rd May 2026
That’s All Folks!
Most resorts in the Alps have now closed, though a handful of options still remain. Hintertux is ending year round skiing in 2026, but plans to be open until July.UPDATED
29th April 2026
Final Weekend of Ski Season
A handful of resorts carry on after this weekend, but the last main ones call it a day after some excellent spring conditions. UPDATED
26th April 2026
The Season of 2025/26 Draws to a Close
More resorts closed last weekend leaving just a handful open. One is Tignes where the PlanetSKI crew is. UPDATED
20th April 2026
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
It is relatively cool for the time of year in many parts of the The Alps, with some high-altitude resorts still open. UPDATED
16th April 2026
Closing Dates for US Ski Areas
It has been a very poor winter in the US Rockies with many resorts closing early. There has now been some late season-snow and conditions are improved. UPDATED
16th April 2026
Plenty of Good Skiing Still on Offer in the Alps
More big name resorts closed last weekend, but there are still some options into May and beyond. UPDATED
16th April 2026
Canada Assesses Use of Drones for Avalanche Control
This winter a company has been using its SnowDart system for avalanche control in the Jasper National Park in Alberta.
16th April 2026
Spring Skiing in Scotland
It has been a great end to the season in Scotland. PlanetSKI’s reporting team of Dianne and Rod Frazer have been making some turns in Cairngorm & Glencoe.
13th April 2026
Poor Snow Season for US Ski Areas
Colorado has its worst snowpack on record, while Utah saw skier visit numbers go downhill. California has fared slightly better. UPDATED
11th April 2026
Another Avalanche Death in the Alps
The latest victim is a 49 year old snowboarder from Germany who died in Kühtai near Innsbruck, Austria. It brings the number of fatalities in Europe this winter to 143 as there has been a Level 4 risk in parts of Austria. UPDATED
7th April 2026
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
Snow and rain have been falling in the Alps as another spring storm passes. We also update from Canada. UPDATED
6th April 2026
More Avalanche Deaths in Europe
There were three fatalities in Switzerland over the Easter weekend and one in Austria. Two died in Norway, one in the French Pyrenees and another in Greenland. The number of avalanche deaths in Europe this winter rises to 142. The annual average is around 100. UPDATED
5th April 2026
New Avalanche Bulletin App is Out
Have you ever read an avalanche bulletin before heading off-piste and found it frustratingly hard to understand? A free app has been launched to help you make sense of it – and it’s getting good reviews.
4th April 2026
Report into Worst US Ski Avalanche Published
Nine people died in California last February as they were being led by guides during a huge snowstorm in Castle Peak near Lake Tahoe. UPDATED
30th March 2026
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
There are warm conditions in the Alps. Head high for the best snow. UPDATED
26th March 2026
US Resorts Close Early After Very Poor Winter
Several ski resorts are closing much earlier than planned because there isn’t enough snow to keep them open. Warm temperatures also mean they are unable to make snow. UPDATED
24th March 2026
The Updated PlanetSKI Snow Report
There are some good late season conditions for the Easter break in the Alps after the recent snow. UPDATED
22nd March 2026
Investigation After Two More Avalanche Deaths in the Alps
The latest accident happened at Val Ridanna in the Sud Tirol, Italy. Five others were injured. UPDATED
20th March 2026
Austrian Glaciers Are Collapsing
Scientists are warning that glaciers in the Austrian Alps are not just shrinking, but are disintegrating, because of climate change.
17th March 2026
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
Spring conditions have returned to the Alps, but the weather is changing mid-week We also have an update from Canada. UPDATED
16th March 2026
Another Avalanche Death in the Alps
In the latest incident a 20‑year‑old Polish skier has died in Italy. It brings the annual death toll to 128. The annual average is around 100. UPDATED
14th March 2026
Swiss Lift Companies Report Positive Winter
Visitor numbers up to the end of the February school holidays were 3% below last year but 12% higher than the five-year average.
9th March 2026
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
We update from the Alps after a mid-March snowfall has topped things up but led to avalanche risk. UPDATED
8th March 2026
Italy is Alpine Country Most Dependent on Artificial Snow
Around 90% of slopes rely on artificial snow – higher than Switzerland (54%) and France (39%). The figures were revealed in a new academic study examining the Dolomites and the Alps.
5th March 2026
Avalanche Victim Located by Feature on Mobile Phone
Micheal Harris was caught in a slide at Stevens Pass Ski Resort in the USA. When he failed to turn up his wife tracked him down on the ‘Find my iPhone’ feature on his phone.
3rd March 2026
It’s Looking Good For Late Season Skiing in the Alps
It’s set to be a great end to the winter ski season in the Alps. Favourable holiday dates, plenty of snow and then there’s the Olympic effect. PlanetSKI looks at skiing in Spring.
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