Snow & Weather

Snow conditions have deteriorated in the northern Alps, but more snow is falling this weekend. PlanetSKI reports.

Above average snow depths for mid-December will increase further over next few days. Great conditions as Christmas approaches.

After the recent wild weather things are stabilising as Xmas approaches. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED

Snow conditions remain excellent for early December across much of the Alps. Some snow is forecast for early next week.

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.

The southern Alps has the best snow conditions by some margin. It’s snowing again in many areas & continues over the weekend.

Some areas that have so far missed out are now getting snow. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps on the amazing start to winter. UPDATED

PlanetSKI is in Val Thorens in France for its opening weekend. On Saturday high winds closed the lifts, but on Sunday skiing began.

Snow conditions are very impressive for the time of year across both the central and southern Alps and in the Pyrenees. Read more…

More snow is falling in the Alps as another major storm arrives. In fact a series of storms. Let it snow! NEW

You may be surprised which resorts come out on top and the resort with the third most snowfall isn’t even in the Alps.

The first big snowfall of the approaching season has fallen leaving some stunning images – check out the PlanetSKI photogallery. UPDATED

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

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

Poor conditions on the glacier have forced the French resort to abandon plans to open this weekend. But Austrian resorts have had more snow.

Mt Buller has just announced its lifts will keep spinning into October & Perisher is following suit.

More than half a metre of snow has fallen across the Alps at altitude. It’s looking pretty good lower down too…

Stubai in Austria is opening this Friday & now there’s also some snow in the Pyrenees. It follows a ski area opening in Norway.

It hasn’t been a memorable winter for snow so far. There’s been scant natural snowfall but the cannons have come to help.

It just keeps on coming down. But there’ve been avalanches and incidents in both Australia and New Zealand. Check out the latest.

Tignes closed early as hot weather took its toll on the glacier. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Here’s a look at the joys of summer skiing.

There’s been a good dump across NZ’s resorts. North Island is experiencing high winds & blizzards, while South Island sees the sun. UPDATED

Snow has been coming down as the good winter down under continues. Riders are pumped for the conditions to come: UPDATED

Snow has arrived as the main resort of Portillo opened at the weekend. Fancy an adventure this summer?

Resorts are relying on snow cannons & one has delayed its start. It’s different news over in Australia & Chile opens this weekend. NEW

Just as the summer glacier skiing season is in full swing record breaking temperatures also arrive. PlanetSKI reports.

Skiing is underway in New Zealand as resorts open, but more snow is needed in places. Australia is off to a cracking start. NEW

It’s June but nobody told the weather gods in the Alps and the Pyrenees. It’s been snowing!

We are, as always, out and about in the mountains. So, what’s the snow like in the Alps, the Pyrenees & beyond? UPDATED

The Alps have basked in sunshine and rising temperatures. It’s set to get colder and some areas may see some snow.

Will it ever stop? Record breaking snowfalls have marked this year in the USA. Snow is falling & resorts are extending season dates. UPDATED

Conditions in the Alps are highly variable. There’s been fresh snow in the northern Alps but parts of the southern Alps are spring-like. NEW

The sun is out, the snow is good. It’s half-term heaven across the Alps & Pyrenees as the weather stays fine.

Snow conditions in the Alps are excellent. Fine sunny weather has set in, though clear skies at night will mean cold mornings. NEW

Snow has been falling in the Alps as the half-term holiday starts. Now the sun is out. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps.

With just over a week to go until half term, things are looking pretty good in the Alps and Pyrenees. And there’s more snow forecast for Sunday. NEW

Canada’s been cold and dry, while Colorado breaks from the storms and thick & fast snow. Tahoe has been doing best, but what’s next? UPDATED

Winter finally gets underway in Scotland with some great skiing conditions. And a ski tow in Cumbria offers some turns too.

More snow across the Alps as February kicks off where January left off. PlanetSKI reports from the thick of it.

Snow conditions are generally excellent. Unsettled weather continues with the heaviest snow falling in the southern Alps. Read our full report.

The forecast snow is falling across parts of the Alps with more snow later in the week. PlanetSKI reports direct from the Alps. UPDATED

The weather in the Alps remains cold & conditions are good with snow forecast for Sunday & Monday. In the USA Utah has it big.

Or so the saying goes. In which case this article is 9,000 words long. We have some stunning images from St Anton.

The Pyrenees has been waiting for a decent snowfall & it’s finally happened. The Alps too have powder & now sun.

The powder is back after a brief lull in the snow and storms in US ski resorts. PlanetSKI reports on the snow stateside.

Snow depths in Austria are exceptional. More snow is needed in the southern Alps. Expect a temperature drop soon.

The storm has left superb conditions in parts of the Alps: on piste & off piste. There remains ‘considerable’ risk of avalanche. PlanetSKI reports. UPDATED

The resort was cut off this week. PlanetSKI battled through to get in on the first bus in. Our efforts were rewarded, but when is it safe to ski off piste?

Much of the French Alps has had a proper dump at last. Still not on the epic proportions of Austria, but looking good & now the sun’s out. UPDATED

Austria & Switzerland are being hit by yet another snow storm and it’s been snowing heavily in France too. PlanetSKI is in the thick of it. UPDATED

It means there is a HIGH risk of avalanche. It follows continuing heavy snow fall and a number of deaths.

What’s it like living in a tiny Austrian village buried under snow in one of the biggest storms in recent memory?