25th November 2025
Massive Snowstorm Dumps on the Alps as More Resorts Open
The storm has now passed leaving over 1m in places, with many more ski areas opening. UPDATED
Snow & Weather
22nd November 2025
Val Thorens Opens For The Ski Season
PlanetSKI’s Felix Milns reports from Val Thorens as it has its one of its best opening weekends – fresh snow, blue sky and a host of attractions on offer. Welcome to winter folks! UPDATED
22nd November 2025
Best Start to a Ski Season in Recent Years?
Another snowstorm hits the Alps. It is the biggest so far with up to 1m expected to fall in places. UPDATED
20th November 2025
Mixed Early Season Conditions in North America
Winter is getting underway in the ski resorts of Canada & the USA. Some US resorts have been forced to delay their openings. UPDATED
20th November 2025
France Set to Open for Skiing
Val Thorens and Tignes open on Saturday with fresh snow on the slopes. Snow is falling across the Alps and the Pyrenees as the temperatures plummet. UPDATED
20th November 2025
Ski Areas Open in the UK
As cold weather hits the UK Cairngorm in Scotland has opened some slopes. There’s also a small ski area in Cumbria in the North Pennines has opened. UPDATED
14th November 2025
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
Winter begun in Europe this week with a sharp drop in the temperature and some snow as more resorts open. There are mixed conditions in North America. UPDATED
7th November 2025
The PlanetSKI Snow Report
The temperatures have risen in the Alps after a small amount of fresh snow. The first falls have occurred in the Pyrenees with some snow in North America as more areas open. UPDATED
2nd November 2025
Five German Mountaineers Die in Avalanche in Italy
Three groups were hit by the avalanche as they ascended the Ortles range in the Sud Tirol in the Dolomites. The dead include a father and his 17-year-old daughter. UPDATED
1st November 2025
More Snow Falls in the Alps
Many parts of the Alps have seen some snow above 2,500m. It comes as more ski areas opened at the weekend. UPDATED
1st November 2025
First Resort in Canada Opens
Sunshine Village near Banff in Alberta fired up some lifts on Sunday 2nd November. It is the earliest the resort has opened. UPDATED
28th October 2025
More Ski Areas Open with Further Snow on the Way
More snow is expected on Sunday after more than 1m of snow fell last weekend. Verbier opened a small area on Saturday. UPDATED
21st October 2025
More Autumn Snow Falls in the Alps
Another storm is hitting parts of the north west Alps and once it passes there could be up to 1m in places. UPDATED
20th October 2025
Swiss Snow Levels Show Sharp Decline
The WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos claims average snow depths have been decreasing for decades as it uses a new computer model.
14th October 2025
First Snow Falls in North America
It is coming down in parts of Canada and the USA. The snow guns are on in a handful of US resorts as they race to be first to open. UPDATE
11th October 2025
Pond Skimming in London in October!
More than 100 people took part in a pond skimming contest in the shadow of Tower Bridge on Saturday. Hundreds & hundreds more turned out to cheer on the pros and the amateurs alike. PlanetSKI was pond side.
9th October 2025
More Glacier Ski Areas Open in the Alps
Kitzsteinhorn and Molltal in Austria open some slopes last weekend after fresh snowfall. It brings the total number of ski areas open in Europe to 14. UPDATED
3rd October 2025
Three More Glaciers Areas Open in Austria as Weather Turns Wintery
Stubai, Soelden and Kaunertal have opened for the season. Nine ski areas are now open in the Alps as winter gets closer. UPDATED
25th September 2025
Autumn Snow in the Alps as More Glacier Areas Open
There has been a dusting of fresh snow in the Alps as two Austrian glacier areas opened last weekend, with more to follow this weekend. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED
18th September 2025
Two Glacier Resorts Set to Open This Weekend
There has been some autumn snowfalls in The Alps & The Rockies. Some glacier resorts in Europe are open, with two more opening this weekend as more snow is forecast. UPDATED
10th September 2025
Heavy Snow Finally Falls in New Zealand
There are now some of the best conditions of the season. It may be a bit late, but it is very welcome after a generally poor winter. NEW
6th September 2025
Autumn Snow Falls in the Alps
There has been some fresh snow at altitude in the Alps. It’s fallen on some of the glacier areas, some of which are hoping to open later this month. UPDATED
1st September 2025
Snow at Altitude & Cooler Temperatures in the Alps
It has been a hot summer in the Alps, but the weather is turning more autumnal as September starts and the seasons are set to change. NEW
31st August 2025
More Heavy Snow in Australia
The latest storm has brought more than 70cm in places as the good season continues. Things are not so good in New Zealand, but there has been some fresh snow. UPDATED
23rd August 2025
Massive Snowfalls in Parts of South America
There has been over 1m of fresh snow in the past 24-hours in Chile with more in the forecast. In Argentina some resort says they will be able to stay open into October though overall depths remain poor.
22nd August 2025
New Zealand Ski Field to Remain Shut This Season
Temple Basin has announced it will not open its rope tows for the 2025 winter season due to insufficient snowfall
22nd August 2025
Canada Set to Use Drones for Avalanche Control
Transport Canada has approved the use of the SnowDart system from AVSS. They are safer, more environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
22nd August 2025
Austria Glacier Resort Expands Snow Farming
Molltaler Glacier says it has stored 300,000 cubic meters of snow from last winter for the upcoming 2025–26 season.
12th August 2025
Another Heatwave Hits the Alps
The freezing level is now at over 4,000m in parts of the Alps. It is hitting the glaciers hard, but the cooler temperatures at altitude are attracting a new breed of tourists seeking an escape from the heat. UPDATED
3rd August 2025
Heavy Snow in Australian Ski Resorts
Resorts in Australia are enjoying the fresh snow & there has been some welcome snow in New Zealand. There have been further falls in South America. UPDATED
1st August 2025
Tourists Evacuated from Dolomites After Rockfalls
Nearly 100 tourists have been evacuated from the Brenta Dolomites in Italy after a series of rockfalls. Melting permafrost is blamed and further rockfalls are threatened. UPDATED
16th July 2025
Fresh Snow at Altitude in the Alps
There have been colder temperatures and fresh snow at altitude in the Alps as August gets underway.
UPDATED
13th July 2025
Further Snow Falls in Australia
Snow is falling in resorts in Australia with South America getting off to a good start to winter. Check out the conditions in the southern hemisphere. UPDATED
8th July 2025
Four Glaciers Areas in Alps Open as Fresh Snow Falls
The hot summer has harmed conditions, but now some snow has fallen. Check out the latest.
7th July 2025
Another Small French Ski Area Set to Close
Residents of the French Alpine village of Allos have voted to end skiing and snowboarding at their local ski resort, Val d’Allos–Le Seignus.
7th July 2025
Swiss Glaciers Reach Tipping Point
All the snow and ice accumulated by Swiss glaciers last winter has now melted and they are now shrinking. It is a similar picture across the Alps.
27th June 2025
After Blatten Landslide What is the Future of the Swiss Village?
On May 28th 9m cubic tons of rock, mud & ice came crashing down on the evacuated Swiss village and buried it. There are now plans to re-build & create a ‘New Blatten’.
19th June 2025
Four Areas in Alps Remain Open for Summer Skiing
Skiing & snowboarding is on offer, but the recent heatwave has had an impact. Snow though has been falling in places. Two areas closed at the weekend with one set to open later in July. UPDATED
18th June 2025
Swiss Glaciers 13% Below Seasonal Average
At the end of last winter the glaciers in Switzerland were 13% below their 2010-2020 average size. The current hot weather is causing further melt.
14th June 2025
More Resorts Open in Southern Hemisphere
The first main resorts in New Zealand and Chile open as excellent start to season continues in Australia. UPDATED
6th June 2025
Fabulous Start to Ski Season in Australia with Heavy Snow in New Zealand
Skiing & snowboarding are underway Down Under with large falls of last minute snow for the opening weekend of the season. UPDATED
5th June 2025
Val d’Isere Is Open for Summer Skiing
The French resort opened for summer glacier skiing earlier this month. There are five glacier ski areas currently open in the Alps, but the hot weather is taking its toll. UPDATED
3rd June 2025
Where & When Are the Best Snow Conditions in Australia & New Zealand?
A new survey crunches the numbers and the snow stats. With the season getting underway Down Under shortly we see which resorts come out on top.
2nd June 2025
What Next for Blatten, Switzerland & the Alps After Glacier Landslide?
The village of 300 inhabitants was buried under an unprecedented landslide last week. The implications for the Lötschental Valley, Switzerland and the wider Alps are significant. UPDATED
29th May 2025
Monitoring Rock Falls in the Alps
The destruction of the village of Blatten in the Swiss Alps by a huge landslide has highlighted the threat posed by climate change as the mountains become more unstable. NEW
29th May 2025
Swiss Village Destroyed by Landslide as Glacier Collapses
The Swiss President has visited village of Blatten that was buried after a huge chunk of glacier broke off and crashed down into the valley triggering a massive landslide. There are calls for the village to be re-built. UPDATED
26th May 2025
Whistler Ends Summer Skiing
The Canadian resort has announced it is suspending summer skiing on its Horstman Glacier in the Blackcomb area indefinitely. It ends a decades-long tradition. Climate change is to blame.
26th May 2025
Investigation After Five Ski Mountaineers Die in Swiss Avalanche
They were located after another group saw some abandoned skis near the summit of a mountain near Zermatt with no sign of their owners. A separate avalanche in Switzerland has killed another skier. UPDATED
21st May 2025
Summer Ski Season Approaches
Resorts in the Alps, Scandinavia, South America, Australia and New Zealand are preparing to open in the next few weeks for skiing and snowboarding in the summer months. UPDATED
19th May 2025
Another Two Ski Tourers Die in Swiss Avalanche
Details have been released of two further ski deaths in Switzerland. It follows a separate accident on the Eiger that we have already posted on. UPDATED
16th May 2025
Swiss Glaciers Start Summer with Low Snowpack
There was 13% less snow last winter than the annual average. It bodes badly for the summer glacier melt.
15th May 2025
Rule Changes to Skiing in Japan as International Visitors Surge
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
More Resorts Close in USA but Skiing Continues
Several resorts closed at the weekend but there is still skiing to be had with some going into June.
12th May 2025
As High Alpine Passes Cleared of Snow We Look at Summer Skiing in the Alps
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
New Zealand Ski Resort Set to Open Early After Heavy Snow
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
PlanetSKI Is Still Skiing. Just!
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
Ski Season in the Alps Ends. Almost.
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
Skiing Continues in North America as Heavy Snow Falls
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
The Season in Europe Winds Down
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
More Resorts Close this Weekend with a Few Hanging On In
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
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