10th September 2020
The first lift assisted skiing has happened in Colorado after some autumn snow. The ski patrol has been out in Wolf Creek as other resorts see some September snow. Check out our images & videos as winter approaches.
30th August 2020
The cold snap across much of Europe has brought some dustings of snow. It may only be the start of September, but it’s a sign that winter is on its way. UPDATED
21st August 2020
Almost a metre has fallen in the resorts of Perisher & Thredbo in New South Wales with more in the forecast. They remain open with Covid-19 restrictions in place. Check out the snow Down Under. UPDATED
13th July 2020
Skiers and snowboarders have been queuing to take advantage of fresh snow and sunshine as the country’s winter season gets into full swing.
30th June 2020
It’s been one of the best starts to winter for years but the coronavirus pandemic means ski resorts are not able to open.
29th April 2020
More than 1m of snow fell parts of the Alps at the weekend. And to rub it in, some of the resorts with fresh snow would have still been open for skiing had it not been for coronavirus.
15th April 2020
This week should have been busy on the slopes with families enjoying the final week of the Easter holidays. Sadly, there’s some great spring sunshine but no skiing. PlanetSKI reports on what we’re missing.
6th March 2020
There’s great skiing in the Alps with impressive snow at altitude across Switzerland, Italy and Austria. The French Alps are in the most impressive shape and Scotland continues to impress after further major snowfalls this week.
1st March 2020
The powder is piling up as the second big storm of the week has swept in. There have been significant falls over a 24 hour period. PlanetSKI reports from the mountains. UPDATED
1st March 2020
The climber was last seen on Aonach Mor on Friday. Mountain rescuers were forced to suspend the search as bad weather and a high risk of further avalanches continued across the Scottish Highlands.
27th February 2020
Large amounts of snow have fallen across the north-western Alps in recent days which is good news for lower resorts such as Morzine, Megève and Gstaad. There are some exceptional snow conditions in Scotland.
27th February 2020
After a dismal, practically snowless, start to the winter, Scotland’s ski areas are covered in snow. Lots of it. Our Scotland reporter is enjoying Fab February.
26th February 2020
PlanetSKI went to the Swiss resort from Italy for a 24-hour visit. It turned into 72-hours as a big storm hit. There are worse places to be stranded but the journey back wasn’t quite as planned.
24th February 2020
The weather has changed with the temperature dropping and snow falling as a series of storms hit the Alps. UPDATED
21st February 2020
Snow conditions in the Alps have been mixed but snow is on its way after some very warm weather. There is no natural snow below about 1200m which is unusual for mid February. In general there is a lot of snow and good skiing at altitude. UPDATED
20th February 2020
There has been a lot of snow (and wind) at the UK’s main ski resorts this past week, thanks to Storm Dennis. PlanetSKI’s Scotland reporter has been out on the slopes.
18th February 2020
A bit of rain, a dusting of snow, some sunshine and fluctuating temperatures. It’s been a mixed bag of weather in the Alps for the busiest week of the season.
14th February 2020
Snow conditions in the Alps are mixed as Half Term gets underway. Most resorts still have plenty of snow at altitude, but mild weather means some low resorts are in need of new snow. UPDATED
13th February 2020
The area has recently been battered by strong winds and snow, Rod Frazer has sent us a quick update on the current snow conditions in the Cairngorms along with some stunning photographs.
11th February 2020
If you’re heading west in the near future you are in for a real treat. US resorts, particularly those in Colorado and Utah, have had huge dumps. But the avalanche risk is high.
10th February 2020
The wild weather has subsided and it’s sunshine and powder snow. At least it is in the Aosta Valley in Italy. PlanetSKI is there. UPDATED
7th February 2020
Snow conditions in the Alps are generally very good. Some 20cm -70cm of fresh snow fell this week. Another potent storm cycle is set to start on Monday and the unsettled weather may continue in to half-term week. UPDATED
31st January 2020
The weather has stabilised after the storms across the Alps with some reasonable snow conditions on offer. It’s looking pretty good with another storm expected. UPDATED
27th January 2020
After a long spell of sunshine and mild temperatures, the snow has begun falling again. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED
24th January 2020
PlanetSKI arrives back in the Alps as the weather changes and more snow is set to fall. Bring it on! UPDATED
16th January 2020
Snow conditions in the Alps are pretty good with some welcome fresh snow. PlanetSKI reports from out in the mountains. UPDATED
14th January 2020
It’s been dry & mild with no significant snow for weeks, but that’s about to change. In Canada it is so cold that Lake Louise closed. UPDATED
9th January 2020
Conditions still look pretty good across the Alps but lower slopes are becoming worn. There’s been dramatic improvement in North America from where PlanetSKI reports. UPDATED
4th January 2020
Snow conditions are generally good for early January in the Alps with some fresh snow. Read our full snow report.
31st December 2019
Conditions in the Alps are excellent with some of the best December snow in recent years. Andermatt has 4m.
29th December 2019
After erratic weather over the Xmas week it’s wall to wall sunshine across the Alps for New Year. UPDATED
27th December 2019
The incident happened in Park City in Utah on Christmas Day. NEW
24th December 2019
It’s 1m and counting as parts of the Alps are battered by another huge snowstorm. What a start to winter & the Xmas holidays! UPDATED
21st December 2019
It is the first main week of the season as resorts fill up for Christmas. PlanetSKI looks at conditions in the Alps.
21st December 2019
It is the first main week of the season as resorts fill up for Christmas. PlanetSKI looks at conditions across the Alps.
19th December 2019
Snow conditions have deteriorated in the northern Alps, but more snow is falling this weekend. PlanetSKI reports.
13th December 2019
Above average snow depths for mid-December will increase further over next few days. Great conditions as Christmas approaches.
10th December 2019
After the recent wild weather things are stabilising as Xmas approaches. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED
7th December 2019
That’s the claim from a recent summit as climate change affects the mountain regions of the world.
5th December 2019
Snow conditions remain excellent for early December across much of the Alps. Some snow is forecast for early next week.
30th November 2019
The weather’s fine for many this week after the big early-season snowfalls. Conditions are good as more resorts get ready to open at the weekend.
28th November 2019
The southern Alps has the best snow conditions by some margin. It’s snowing again in many areas & continues over the weekend.
25th November 2019
Some areas that have so far missed out are now getting snow. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps on the amazing start to winter. UPDATED
23rd November 2019
PlanetSKI is in Val Thorens in France for its opening weekend. On Saturday high winds closed the lifts, but on Sunday skiing began.
22nd November 2019
Snow conditions are very impressive for the time of year across both the central and southern Alps and in the Pyrenees. Read more…
12th November 2019
More snow is falling in the Alps as another major storm arrives. In fact a series of storms. Let it snow! NEW
7th November 2019
You may be surprised which resorts come out on top and the resort with the third most snowfall isn’t even in the Alps.
7th November 2019
The first big snowfall of the approaching season has fallen leaving some stunning images – check out the PlanetSKI photogallery. UPDATED
4th November 2019
The Swiss resort opened a few runs at the weekend. Andermatt and Cortina also got the lifts going as ski areas capitalise on all the fresh snow. UPDATED
3rd October 2019
Stubai is firing up more lifts while snowparks open in Kaunertal and Kaprun. Winter is on the way folks as we update our rolling blog. UPDATED
25th September 2019
Roads have been closed, paths shut & huts evacuated on the Italian side of the mountain. 250,000 cubic metres of ice are in danger of breaking away.
23rd September 2019
Poor conditions on the glacier have forced the French resort to abandon plans to open this weekend. But Austrian resorts have had more snow.
20th September 2019
Climate Action Week is underway. We have a series of special reports on how the mountain environment is changing and what can be done about it.
12th September 2019
Mt Buller has just announced its lifts will keep spinning into October & Perisher is following suit.
9th September 2019
More than half a metre of snow has fallen across the Alps at altitude. It’s looking pretty good lower down too…
8th September 2019
A peak on Sweden’s Kebnekaise mountain is getting smaller and smaller as global warming intensifies.
6th September 2019
Stubai in Austria is opening this Friday & now there’s also some snow in the Pyrenees. It follows a ski area opening in Norway.
18th August 2019
People have gathered to mark the demise of the Okjokull glacier. The 700 year old glacier has melted.
16th August 2019
It hasn’t been a memorable winter for snow so far. There’s been scant natural snowfall but the cannons have come to help.
10th August 2019
It just keeps on coming down. But there’ve been avalanches and incidents in both Australia and New Zealand. Check out the latest.
