15th May 2025
It is the No 1 bucket list destination with huge amounts of snow and an overall experience second to none. The government is set to introduce new regulations for international visitors resulting in more bureaucracy and cost.
12th May 2025
Several resorts closed at the weekend but there is still skiing to be had with some going into June.
12th May 2025
The clear up continues and we report on which areas are still open and where summer skiing is possible in the Alps. UPDATED
10th May 2025
Mt Hutt is planning to open on Saturday May 31st, its earliest opening for 16 years. More snow has fallen with snow coming down in South America too. UPDATED
10th May 2025
We report from Sunshine Village in Alberta Canada where there are still turns to be made. This weekend the resort closes with its legendary Slush Cup event. UPDATED
4th May 2025
All the resorts in the Alps have now closed their main ski areas. A few glacier areas in Austria remain open, with one in Switzerland & another in France. Plans are in place for summer skiing. UPDATED
28th April 2025
In the USA about 20 ski areas in around ten states are open, and there is still some skiing in Alberta in Canada. UPDATED
28th April 2025
It’s been a good end to the season of 2024/25 in the Alps . We hear in detail from Tignes that remains open until this weekend, plus look at the other ski areas open this summer UPDATED
26th April 2025
It’s been a good end to the season in the Alps after the recent snow. We look at resorts closing + where in Europe & North America skiing continues. UPDATED
21st April 2025
More close this weekend but, some go into May. There’s a few areas open North America – some into July! UPDATED
19th April 2025
It follows the biggest snowstorm of the winter in the western Alps. PlanetSKI reporters & readers are out in the Alps. UPDATED
15th April 2025
Ten people died in avalanches in the Swiss Alps this winter, according to the Swiss Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research. This is below the average for the past 20 years.
15th April 2025
Resorts have been shut with transport severely affected. The weather is now clearing with resorts opening some slopes. UPDATED
11th April 2025
Resorts have described conditions as poor. There was the lowest number of avalanches in the past 40 years – an indication of limited snowfall.
3rd April 2025
There are now some fabulous Spring conditions in parts of the Alps as Easter gets closer. Head high for the best snow. UPDATED
24th March 2025
There are spring conditions across much of the Alps and it’s time to head high for your end-of-season turns. The recent wintry conditions that brought significant snowfall to Austria have now been replaced by spring sunshine. PlanetSKI is there. UPDATED
14th March 2025
Cloud is returning to the Alps after several days of blue sky and warm temperatures. UPDATED
9th March 2025
Spring conditions continue in the The Alps with some light snow in places. We look ahead to March & April skiing. UPDATED
6th March 2025
They were hit by a massive avalanche and were buried under 30m of snow. They have been named, but their bodies have not yet been recovered as further details are reported. UPDATED
26th February 2025
There are mixed conditions in the Alps, with heavy snow easing off in Japan. UPDATED
20th February 2025
The world’s glaciers are melting faster than ever according to the most comprehensive scientific analysis to date.
16th February 2025
The deadliest happened to a group of ski tourers near Val d’Isere. The other incident occurred at the Belledonne massif. NEW
14th February 2025
We’ve arrived at one of the snowiest ski areas on earth. This year has been bumper, with 6m of snow and counting. UPDATED
14th February 2025
Further snow is falling at altitude in the Alps, with heavy snow in parts of Japan and the USA. UPDATED
7th February 2025
We have the latest from the Alps and direct from Japan where there is double the amount of snow of anywhere else in the world. UPDATED
6th February 2025
PlanetSKI is in Japan for a month or so. Our stay in the Hakuba Valley on the main island of Honchu ends, with yet more fresh snow.
3rd February 2025
There are some excellent mid-season conditions in Europe and Japan after fresh snow. PlanetSKI reports from both locations. UPDATED
30th January 2025
One avalanche in Val-Cenis, France, killed four Norwegian skiers. A Swiss skier died near Chamonix. NEW
24th January 2025
It’s a question we’re often asked at PlanetSKI, especially this year when Easter falls so late. Where’s sunniest, where’s snowiest? We have some guidance for you from the ski tour operator, Sunweb.
22nd January 2025
There is significant new snow in the Alps and also in Japan. PlanetSKI reports from both ski areas. UPDATED
15th January 2025
It’s bright in the West but cloudy in places in the East with some light snowfall. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. NEW
13th January 2025
Three people died in Italy and two in France. The authorities are urging caution off piste as investigations are launched. UPDATED
11th January 2025
The French resort in the Tarantaise is known for its powder skiing, but it has much else besides.
8th January 2025
We are in the high-altitude resort in the Paradiski area in France for our first turns of 2025.
7th January 2025
The weather has changed in the Alps with a great week ahead as blue sky follows fresh snow. UPDATED
6th January 2025
A massive storm is disrupting travel and causing chaos across a wide swathe of the USA. The worst of the weather is away from the ski states but many resorts have benefitted from significant snowfall. UPDATED
2nd January 2025
After blue skies across the holiday period the weather has changed with more snow falling in places. 2025 is looking good with more to follow. UPDATED
31st December 2024
The year 2025 has been declared the International Year of Glacier Conservation following a resolution passed by the UN General Assembly in 2022 and after an initiative from Tajikistan.
31st December 2024
The celebrations have been held in style as some of the best New Year snow conditions have blessed Europe & North America.
29th December 2024
There are some of the best Xmas and New Year conditions in recent years. Heavy snow followed by sunshine and cold temperatures. UPDATED
28th December 2024
Airports are returning to normal after the fog, but Gatwick remains affected. It is one of the busiest weekends for snowsport travel to and from ski resorts across Europe. UPDATED
26th December 2024
There have been avalanche fatalities in Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland. Eight people have died in six separate incidents following heavy snow & high winds. UPDATED
25th December 2024
26 year old Sophie Hediger was killed in an avalanche in Arosa. Tributes are being paid to a life cut short. UPDATED.
22nd December 2024
The International Ski & Snowboard Federation, FIS, has launched a sustainability guide for ski resorts on how to reduce their impact on climate change. NEW
22nd December 2024
There are excellent Xmas conditions across the Alps as the weather clears after the latest storm. UPDATED
19th December 2024
If you’re off to ski in the USA this Christmas, it’s looking like it could be a good one. There’ve been big snowfalls in many parts with more to come.
18th December 2024
With Xmas approaching it couldn’t have come at a better time. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED
15th December 2024
There have been clear skies with cold temperatures, but things are warming up with another storm set to roll in. PlanetSKI reports from the Swiss Alps. UPDATED
11th December 2024
Glencoe is out of the blocks, opening after wintry conditions provided a boost for some pre-Christmas skiing and snowboarding in Scotland. PlanetSKI has been making some turns.
11th December 2024
It is one of the best starts to a season in recent years. Check out the updated PlanetSKI snow report direct from the Alps. UPDATED
5th December 2024
There has been a very welcome winter storm as Xmas approaches. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED
28th November 2024
There’s some snow forecast for this week with some colder temperatures. 100 ski areas are now open. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED
28th November 2024
The inquest has taken place into the deaths of Kate Vokes, 54, and Archie Vokes, 22. They died in an avalanche in France.
26th November 2024
More snow is falling, and more resorts are opening in one of the best starts to winter in recent years. This season may be the one to head across The Pond. UPDATED
23rd November 2024
Val Thorens and Tignes are the first French ski resorts to open. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED
21st November 2024
It’s our first trip of the season and we couldn’t have timed it better. Fresh snow has fallen & the temperatures have dropped. We’re in Gurgl this weekend for World Cup ski racing. UPDATED
19th November 2024
That’s the conclusion of a report from the Swiss Institute for Avalanche Research, SLF.
19th November 2024
The Alps are seeing large quantities of snow in places and a sharp drop in the temperature. Winter is here! UPDATED
14th November 2024
The temperatures have dropped, and some snow has fallen. It looks like it’s just a taste of what’s to come with heavy snow set to fall across the Alps next week. UPDATED
12th November 2024
There has been exceptionally high monthly global mean temperatures according to the World Meteorological Organization, WMO. Rising temperatures are having a significant impact on snowsports.
