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Snow & Weather

Heavy Snow at Altitude in the Alps

More snow has been falling on an already deep base. It comes as the summer ski season approaches. We also look at where skiing is on offer across the world. UPDATED

Resorts Open Early in South America

Portillo and Valle Nevado in Chile are open after 2m of snow has recently fallen. Summer skiing has also begun in the northern hemisphere. UPDATED

Summer Skiing Delayed in Italian Resort as Too Much Snow

Passo Stelvio was due to open this weekend, but the access road remains unsafe after heavy late season snow with much snow in the resort. This summer sees excellent starting conditions for summer glacier skiing.

Slight Rise in Swiss Avalanche Fatalities

There were 23 deaths last winter. The average annual number over the past 20 years is 21. Elsewhere in the Alps overall fatalities were down.

US Skier Numbers Drop by 5% Last Season

The National Ski Areas Association has released its preliminary skier visit numbers for the winter 2023-24 season. It reports a total of 60.4 million skier visits nationwide.

Australia Prepares for its Ski Season

Some natural snow has fallen, the snow guns are on & anticipation is rising as resorts prepare to open next month.

Body of Missing Canadian Skier Found in Zermatt

The man went missing on April 1st after an avalanche in the Riffelberg area of the Swiss resort. Three other people died in the accident.

Ski Resorts in South America Open Early as Snow Falls 

Resorts in other parts of the Southern Hemisphere open next month. There remains some skiing on offer in the Northern Hemisphere. UPDATED

Venezuela Set to be First Country to Lose All its Glaciers

Climate scientists have downgraded its last one to an ice field. It’s feared a similar fate awaits the Alps with Austria forecast to lose all its glaciers in the next 50 years.

Fatal Late Season Avalanches in the Alps & the Rockies

Two skiers were killed and a third survived following an avalanche in Utah. There been a fatality in Idaho. In Switzerland one person died near Kanderstag. It is unusual to have fatal avalanches at this time of the year. UPDATED

Avalanche Deaths Down Last Winter in Europe

63 people died last season with the seasonal average at around 100. In the USA numbers were also down, but they remained at the annual average in Canada.

Snow Falls in the Alps as Handful of Ski Areas Still Open

Several more resorts closed last weekend, but skiing is still possible.  Fabulous Spring skiing conditions continue & it’s looking good for summer glacier skiing. UPDATED

Scottish Ski Resort Threatened With Closure

The Lecht ski area says it may be forced to shut down due to a lack of money. It has launched a crowd-funding initiative to continue operating and has raised 41% of its target. UPDATED

Top Five Resorts in the Alps for Summer Skiing

There are a handful of resorts that offer summer glacier skiing in the Alps.

Bumper Year for Spring Skiing

April has seen significant quantities of snow with cold temperatures and some of the best late-season skiing in recent years. UPDATED

Heavy Snow Falls in the Alps as More Ski Resorts Close

Some big-name resorts in Europe & North America end their season with deep snow and fresh flakes falling. UPDATED

Winter is Back in the Alps

It has been a roller coaster of weather this April. And so it continues. UPDATED

Skiing Continues in the USA

Excellent recent snow has meant some resorts are extending their season. Others are closing with good overall conditions.

Three Dutch Skiers Die in Austria Avalanche

A fourth person is being treated in hospital. All were part of a group of ski tourers from Holland. UPDATED

Spring is Back in the Alps

The roller-coaster weather continues. There were record April highs in the Alps last weekend, then the temperature plunged, now it’s warm again. UPDATED

Top Ten Resorts for Late-Season Skiing

Our friends at Maison Sport have compiled their list of high-altitude resorts for skiing at this time of year. PlanetSKI has added a few of its own.

Father & Daughter Ski Touring in St Anton

Why would one chose to walk up a mountain on skis when it is quicker and easier to ski down them? Ask Simon Miller and his daughter Tabitha who went out touring with a local guide.

April Heatwave Continues in the Alps

Ski resorts are basking in unprecedented early April temperatures. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

It’s mild in the Alps and is set to get much warmer. There is snow, rain & some avalanche danger. UPDATED

Easter Skiing Hit by High Winds & Lift Closures

Storm force winds in parts of the Alps have caused some problems. PlanetSKI opted to go touring to make some Easter turns.

Two Skiers Die in Avalanche in Switzerland

Two ski tourers have been killed in an avalanche near the resort of Klosters in southeast Switzerland. An investigation has been launched.

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

The latest snow storm is delivering  – in places. UPDATED

PlanetSKI Snow Report

Welcome snow set to fall in the Alps with temperatures dropping sharply. Looking good for Easter! UPDATED

Verbier Celebrates Spring Skiing

The Swiss resort offers a climax to the season with great conditions and a host of activities on offer. Now is the time to think about skiing into April. NEW

Further Details Released After Deaths of Five Ski Tourers Near Zermatt

They froze to death in a snow hole they had built for protection after they were caught in bad weather. The search has been called off for a 6th person. The five were from the same family. UPDATED

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

Check out the latest direct from the Alps. UPDATED

How Do Ski Resorts Cope When Mother Nature Fails to Provide?

Last month was the warmest February on record in the Alps. It has had a significant impact on the lower resorts with many adapting to survive. PlanetSKI reports from Morzine.

Massive Snowstorm Leaves High Avalanche Danger

Huge amounts of snow have fallen in parts of the south west Alps. An avalanche struck an open piste in Saas-Grund in Switzerland killing a skier. A 16-year old boy died in Italy. Some resorts remain closed with disruption to transport. UPDATED

PlanetSKI Snow Report

The snow is continuing in the Alps with more areas seeing fresh snow. PlanetSKI is in France and Austria. UPDATED

Powder in the Pyrenees

There has finally been some decent snowfalls across the ski resorts in the Pyrenees. Winter is late, but it has arrived. NEW

Scandinavia’s Superb Ski Season

It’s been a great winter for skiing and snowboarding in Scandinavia so far and it’s looking good with March upon us.  While the Alps has had an exceptionally mild winter, the opposite has been the case in the Nordic region.  PlanetSKI reports from Norway.

Investigation Continues After Four Ski Mountaineers Die in Avalanche in Central France

The accident happened in the commune of Mont-Dore. Three others suffered minor injuries. An investigation is underway. .UPDATED

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

Another snow storm is hitting the Alps but only in a few favoured places in the south-west. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED

PlanetSKI is in Canada

We’re in some of the resorts around Banff in Alberta. Like in Europe there have recently been unseasonably warm temperatures. UPDATED

Skiers Flock to Snowy Scandinavia

A less than perfect winter in the Alps this season has sent some skiers to Scandinavian resorts, according to the boss of the airline, Norwegian Air. PlanetSKI has been in Norway this winter & we’re heading back this weekend.

PlanetSKI Snow Report

The weather has changed in the Alps & the Pyrenees, snow is falling with more to come. UPDATED

February Skiing in Scotland

Snow and cold temperatures arrived in Scotland just in time for the school holidays. Two of our reporters have been out on the hill – with mixed results.

PlanetSKI Snow Report

Warm conditions remain in the Alps but it seems there is some welcome snow in the forecast. UPDATED

Changeable Snow Continues in USA

California is seeing the best of the new snow with Colorado not far behind. Winter is back on track, but there’s still a way to go. It’s been a frustrating time. UPDATED

PlanetSKI Snow Report

Temperatures are dropping in the Alps with some limited snowfall on the way. UPDATED

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

Warm weather and blue sky are dominating in the Alps with it set to continue. PlanetSKI is currently in Turkey where things are rather different – it’s cold and snowy. UPDATED

Fourth Avalanche Death in USA as Heavy Snow Continues to Fall

The latest accident happened in Colorado as a 67-year old snowboarder was caught. Snow levels are getting back on track in North America after a poor start to the season.

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

The weather is settled across the Alps after a dusting of snow in places. The situation remains disappointing in the Pyrenees but there is still some decent piste skiing to be had. UPDATED

Third Fatal Avalanche in USA as Huge Snowfall Continues

The latest death was in Wyoming and follows fatalities in California and Idaho. After a poor start for snow this winter the situation is changing in North America. UPDATED

The Mid-January PlanetSKI Snow Report

Storm clouds have rolled in to parts of the Alps with some snow but also rain. In the Pyrenees it has warmed up with some decent piste conditions. UPDATED

Winter Snowstorms Hit North America

A man has died after an inbounds avalanche in Palisades Tahoe in California. Another has died off piste in Idaho. After a poor start to the season, ski resorts across North America have seen significant snowfall with more in the forecast. UPDATED

Scotland Snow Report

We have heard much recently about the conditions in the Alps and the Pyrenees, but what about closer to home in Scotland? Our reporting team of Rod and Dianne Frazer update us.

A Cautionary Tale About Snow Chains

We have just driven up to Andorra from France in some ferocious weather conditions. Preparation, practice and patience with snow chains is what it is all about. It reminded us of an earlier experience this winter. UPDATED

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

Winter has returned to the Alps, the Pyrenees, Scandinavia and even North America. UPDATED

Freezing Weather Hits Scandinavia

A mother and child died in an avalanche in Finland with the other Nordic countries gripped by an Arctic blast.

Poor Start to Winter Continues in North America

Both Canada and the USA have seen below average natural snowfall. Resorts are doing their best in some difficult circumstances.

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

Heavy snow is falling in the Alps & the Pyrenees as the temperatures drop. UPDATED

British Mother & Son Die in Avalanche in France

Tributes have been paid to Kate Vokes, 54, and her 22-year old son, Archie. A criminal investigation is underway as further details become clear. UPDATED

Some Snow in the Alps to Welcome in 2024

It remains warm in the Alps with snow and rain in the forecast. At altitude it is good for the time of year. UPDATED

More Snow Falling in the Alps

The Alps are going to see some wild weather in places over the next few days. It is generally excellent at altitude in the Alps for the time of year. UPDATED

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