Snow & Weather

4th December 2023

A Day Ski Touring in the Tirol

It is one of the big growth areas in snowsports – ski touring. It doesn’t have to be for the experts. Check out our photogallery from the weekend.

2nd December 2023

Kuhtai Opens for the Season

PlanetSKI is in the highest ski town in Austria for its opening this weekend. It has been more like the middle of February than the beginning of December. UPDATED

29th November 2023

20+ Resorts in the Alps Open This Weekend

Some were planned, others are due to the significant recent snowfall in parts of the Alps. So, who’s starting for the season? NEW

27th November 2023

The Snowstorm Passes

It remains cold in the Alps after the latest storm bought plenty of snow in places. The sun is now out with some excellent conditions. UPDATED

27th November 2023

PlanetSKI Reports from Pitztal in the Tirol

Our editor, James Cove, is in the glacier resort in the Tirol as heavy snow falls. It’s having the best start to winter in 15-years. Suffice to say James is more than a little excited. UPDATED

24th November 2023

PlanetSKI Hits Val Thorens for Its Official Opening

The season in the highest resort in the Alps is now underway. PlanetSKI once again starts its season on the slopes of Val Thorens.

22nd November 2023

More Snow Falls with More Resorts Opening

The temperature has dropped sharply as another storm hits the Alps with more on the way. UPDATED

21st November 2023

Ex-Royal Marine Begins Longest Solo, Unsupported Ski Crossing of Antarctica

Sam Cox’s route has never been attempted before and is over 500km further than any solo unsupported Antarctic expedition in history.

19th November 2023

Poor Weather Leads to Cancellation of Zermatt to Cervinia Downhill Races

Last weekend the men were unable to race due to bad weather. This weekend the same has happened for the women. Questions will be asked about the future of the event. UPDATED

16th November 2023

Good Start to the Season at Altitude in the Alps

More resorts opened at the weekend including the first in France. 30 resorts now offer some skiing. UPDATED

12th November 2023

Zermatt-Cervinia World Cup Downhill Cancelled

Last year’s race was called off due to a lack of snow. This year’s was cancelled due to heavy snow, high winds and poor visibility. UPDATED

6th November 2023

More Snow About To Fall In The Alps

Significant amounts of early season snow have fallen with more set to come down this weekend. UPDATED

4th November 2023

Images of the Snow…

Readers, reports and resorts are sending us images of the snow currently falling across Europe and North America. Inspiring us all for the approaching winter. UPDATED

2nd November 2023

Major Autumn Snowfall Hits the Alps

This is the real deal with well over 50cm in places and still it comes down. UPDATED

2nd November 2023

Heavy Snow Falls in North America as More Resorts Open

Lake Louise in Canada fired up some lifts on Friday with other resorts set to follow. Resorts are also opening in the USA. UPDATED

31st October 2023

Significant Snowfall in Europe & North America as More Resorts Open

Snow is falling in the Alps & The Rockies. Check out the latest. UPDATED

27th October 2023

Another Major US Resort Opens

Keystone in Colorado is the latest resort to open. Nearby Arapahoe Basin opened a top to bottom run on Sunday with fresh snow falling. UPDATED

26th October 2023

First Ski Area in USA Opens

The race has been on for a while and the first one to offer some skiing & snowboarding is one you have probably never heard of. NEW

25th October 2023

The International Ski & Snowboard Federation has issued a strongly worded response to Protect Our Winters after being called on to do more to protect the environment. It follows claims of excavators being used on a glacier to prepare a race course.

25th October 2023

More Snow Falls in the Alps

There have been further falls at altitude in the Alps as winter approaches. UPDATED

20th October 2023

Alps Hit by Snow & Strong Winds

A handful of resorts already have some slopes open with more set to follow. The first World Cup events are underway with thoughts turning to winter as snow falls in parts of the Alps & elsewhere. UPDATED

20th October 2023

Ten Reasons to Ski in Austria This Winter

Well-groomed ski pistes, state-of-the-art lifts, as well as a modern infrastructure await. We asked the Austrian National Tourist Office to give us their top reasons to visit.

16th October 2023

The Austrian Alpine Club Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Glaciers

It is calling for “the urgent and unconditional protection of the glaciers” and an end to any new developments of glacier ski areas.

9th October 2023

Mont Blanc Shrinks by More Than Two Metres in Two Years

The tallest mountain in western Europe has been measured at 4,805.59m – that’s 2.22m shorter than in 2021. NEW

3rd October 2023

More Ski Resorts Open Some October Slopes

Some of the high-altitude glacier areas in the Alps are already open with more set to follow this month. In North America there have been the first dustings of snow. UPDATED

29th September 2023

Swiss Glaciers Loose 10% of Volume in Past Two Years

Latest figures show the alarming rate of melt in the worst two years on record.

27th September 2023

Autumn in the Alps

The seasons are changing as autumn gets underway & winter edges closer. The days are shorter, there’s been snow at altitude & the leaves are changing their colour. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED

21st September 2023

Snow is Falling in the Alps & Beyond

There’s snow falling in the Alps & Scandinavia as winter approaches. Some has fallen in North America too. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED

13th September 2023

Extent of Summer Glacier Melt Revealed

In 2022 Swiss glaciers recorded their worst melt rate since records began more than a 100 years ago. This summer the decline has slowed slightly, but the melt continues. The picture looks grim across the Alps and the Pyrenees.

4th September 2023

Threat to Italian Glaciers Increases

Climate change means an ‘imminent and irreversible disappearance’ of the glaciers in Italy. Two Italian glaciers remain open for summer skiing.

27th August 2023

More August Snow Falls in the Alps

Heavy snow has been falling at some ski areas in the Alps. It follows summer heatwaves with record-breaking temperatures. Cooler weather is now here as Autumn approaches. UPDATED

23rd August 2023

Another Major Heatwave Hits the Alps

Temperatures have risen sharply with the freezing level now at a record-breaking 5,298m. It is having a devastating impact on the glaciers with fears of rockfalls. UPDATED

13th August 2023

Bumper Snow in New Zealand Continues

Ski resorts on the North & South Islands have been hit, and there’s more snow in the forecast. UPDATED

8th August 2023

Summer Snow in the Alps

Snow has fallen at altitude in the Alps giving a hint of what is to come. Check out the images of the August snowfall. UPDATED

29th July 2023

More Snow Falls in New Zealand

It had been a poor ski season for snow, but now it has been falling heavily. Skiers and snowboarders are celebrating after a poor start to winter. UPDATED

29th July 2023

Melting Swiss Glacier Reveals Human Remains

It is the latest discovery as climate change leads to glaciers melting & revealing their secrets. This time it’s the discovery of German climber missing since 1986. UPDATED

23rd July 2023

Snow Conditions in Australia and New Zealand

Australia has seen a good winter so far. Sadly it is a different story in the ski areas of New Zealand, but snow is in the forecast.

23rd July 2023

European Heatwave Impacts the Alps & Pyrenees

The high temperatures are taking their toll on the glaciers with record-breaking summer temperatures in parts of the mountains. Some people are heading to the hills to keep cool. UPDATED

22nd July 2023

Skiing at Mammoth Mountain Finally Ends

The resort in California shut its slopes on Sunday 6th August. Only twice in the resort’s 69-year history has there been enough snow to offer skiing into August. UPDATED

12th July 2023

Deadly Summer Avalanches in California

For the past 13 years the US state has seen no deadly avalanches in the summer months. So far this summer there have been two fatalities.

10th July 2023

Australia Sees More Heavy Snow

The latest snowstorm to hit the ski resorts is the biggest so far. It’s not so good in neighbouring New Zealand with resorts in South America now opening. UPDATED

4th July 2023

Skiing in the USA on 4th July

Hundreds turned out to hit the slopes of two resorts in California over US Independence Day celebrations.

27th June 2023

New Zealand Resorts Re-Open as Snow Returns

Some snow has fallen and resorts are re-opening. The NZ season started well but high temperatures and rain took their toll. It’s better in Australia, with South America looking good. UPDATED

19th June 2023

Winter Finally Starts in Australia but it’s Not So Good in New Zealand

It’s been a poor start to the season with some resorts unable to open. Those that did had precious little skiing on offer. Now snow is falling in Australia with more in the forecast. UPDATED

19th June 2023

Swiss Voters Back Cuts to Carbon to Tackle its Melting Glaciers

Voters in Switzerland have backed a new climate bill designed to cut the use of oil and gas. It aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

15th June 2023

Mountain Summit Collapses in Austria

100,000 cubic metres of rock from the Fluchthorn mountain in the Tirol crashed down the mountain this week. Climate change seems to be to blame. NEW

15th June 2023

Swiss Set to Vote On New Climate Law

A referendum takes place this Sunday on whether to pursue zero carbon. With glaciers melting and the ski season threatened it is expected the country will go for being carbon neutral. NEW

14th June 2023

Snow Finally Falls in Australia

Resorts opened last weekend, the King’s Weekend, with some only offering magic carpets and beginner slopes. Others didn’t run any lifts at all. Now things are changing. NEW & UPDATED

12th June 2023

Colorado Predicts Record Number of Skiers Last Winter

It was a bumper year for snowfall and Colorado Ski Country reports skier visits increased nearly 8% over last year’s total. The final numbers are being crunched.

10th June 2023

Ski Season Underway in Australia & New Zealand

There is precious little snow in Australia as the season starts, with some resorts only able to open a few runs. Others can open none at all. It is looking better in New Zealand. NEW

9th June 2023

Snow Record & Size of Ski Area are Main Factors for UK Skiers

That’s the conclusion of a survey by Iglu Ski – the UK’s largest ski travel agency. It offers over 200 ski resorts across 18 countries and three continents. UPDATED

8th June 2023

Record-Breaking Number of Skiers in Utah Last Winter

It had the best snow ever recorded with visits up 22% on the previous record that was set a year earlier. PlanetSKI looks back at the season in Utah.

8th June 2023

Lack of Snow at Start of Australia Ski Season

The resorts were due to open this weekend, but the weather has not been kind. There has been a last minute dusting with at least 3 resorts offering limited skiing. Things are looking better in New Zealand with the first resort set to open on Saturday. UPDATED

4th June 2023

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