Snow & Weather

15th January 2025

Clear Weather Across Much of the Alps

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

Five Die in Avalanches in the Alps

Three people died in Italy and two in France. The authorities are urging caution off piste as investigations are launched. UPDATED

11th January 2025

PlanetSKI Road Trip Hits Sainte Foy

The French resort in the Tarantaise is known for its powder skiing, but it has much else besides.

8th January 2025

PlanetSKI Reports from Arc 1950

We are in the high-altitude resort in the Paradiski area in France for our first turns of 2025.

7th January 2025

PlanetSKI Snow Report Direct from the Alps

The weather has changed in the Alps with a great week ahead as blue sky follows fresh snow. UPDATED

6th January 2025

Huge Snow & Ice Storm Hits US

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

More Snow Falls in the Alps as Weather Changes

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

2025 is ‘Year of Glacier Preservation’

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

Happy New Year From the Alps & Beyond!

The celebrations have been held in style as some of the best New Year snow conditions have blessed Europe & North America.

29th December 2024

Excellent Snow Conditions in the Alps Continue

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

Thick Fog in UK Causes Travel Disruption for Skiers

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

Fatal Avalanches in the Alps

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

Swiss Olympic Snowboarder Dies in Avalanche

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

Ski Resorts Advised on Dealing With Climate Change

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

Fabulous Xmas & New Year Snow Conditions in the Alps

There are excellent Xmas conditions across the Alps as the weather clears after the latest storm. UPDATED

19th December 2024

Bumper Snow in US for Christmas

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

Heavy Snow is Falling in the Alps

With Xmas approaching it couldn’t have come at a better time. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED

15th December 2024

Good Snow Conditions in the Run Up to Xmas

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

Skiing in Scotland Begins

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

Excellent Xmas Snow Conditions in Large Parts of the Alps & Pyrenees

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

Snow Storm Hits the Alps as Temperatures Drop Sharply

There has been a very welcome winter storm as Xmas approaches. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED

28th November 2024

The Ski Season of 2024/25 is Underway

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

British Mother & Son Killed in Avalanche was ‘Tragic Accident’

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

Bumper Conditions Continue in North America

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

More Resorts Open as Winter Approaches

Val Thorens and Tignes are the first French ski resorts to open. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED

21st November 2024

PlanetSKI Arrives in The Alps

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

More Wet Snow Avalanches in the Future

That’s the conclusion of a report from the Swiss Institute for Avalanche Research, SLF.

19th November 2024

First Significant Storm of Winter Hits the Alps

The Alps are seeing large quantities of snow in places and a sharp drop in the temperature. Winter is here! UPDATED

14th November 2024

Snow Falls in the Alps With More Forecast

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

2024 Set to be Hottest Year on Record

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.

6th November 2024

Resorts Open Early as Heavy Snow Falls in North America

More resorts are opening, powder turns are being made and winter is on its way.

4th November 2024

Snow is Finally Falling in the Alps

The dry and warm weather is a thing of the past with some very welcome snow and colder temperatures this week. Winter is coming folks! UPDATED

25th October 2024

Heavy Snow Falls in North America with Winter Edging Closer in the Alps

The first resort has opened in the USA with World Cup ski racing underway in Europe. Check out the updated PlanetSKI snow report. UPDATED

21st October 2024

First Major Resort in USA Opens

Wolf Creek in Colorado is the first resort to open a decent amount of terrain. It follows cold temperatures and some natural snowfall. UPDATED

19th October 2024

Conditions Looking Good in the Alps & Now North America

Several glacier areas are open with skiing on offer in Austria, Italy and Switzerland. The first resort in the USA has also opened. UPDATED

8th October 2024

Small French Ski Resort Closes

After several difficult winters and a lack of summer investment the resort of Alpe du Grand Serre is shutting. Poor snow, falling numbers and bleak prospects are to blame. UPDATED

5th October 2024

Further Ski Areas Open in the Alps After More Snow

As more resorts open more snow has been falling, though temperatures are now rising. It’s one of the best autumns for skiing in recent memory. UPDATED

3rd October 2024

New Initiative to Fight Impact of Climate Change on Snowsports

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation, FIS, and the World Meteorological Organisation, WMO, have announced a new partnership to raise awareness of the fact that winter sports and tourism face a bleak future because of climate change. NEW

2nd October 2024

First European Ski Resorts Outside the Alps Open

Ruka and Levi in Finland open some slopes at the weekend using stored snow. Other glacier resorts in Austria opened too. UPDATED

30th September 2024

Climate Change Could Lead to More Snow at Altitude

After significant September snow in the eastern Alps and heavy rainfall lower down in central Europe scientists say such incidents are likely to be more frequent.

29th September 2024

Survival Rate for Avalanche Burials Increases by 10% Since 1994

The rise is put down to improvement in equipment, better search & rescue, improved medical treatment and more training.

26th September 2024

Another Ski Area in Austria Opens for Autumn Skiing

Pitztal is the next area to fire up some lifts as more September snow falls in parts of the Alps. UPDATED

25th September 2024

Perisher Closes Early After Poor Winter in Australian Ski Resorts

It has been a winter to forget in Australia with generally poor snow and many resorts closing early. There are some concerns about how climate change will impact the length of the ski season. NEW

25th September 2024

Investigation After Heliski Guide Dies in New Zealand Avalanche

The accident happened in Arrowsmith, a remote area in the Southern Alps range. There have been several avalanches and the authorities are urging caution off piste. UPDATED

22nd September 2024

Autumn Ski Season Gets Underway in the Alps

Two glacier ski areas in Austria, Soelden and Stubai, opened at the weekend. A handful of others are following suit after the recent heavy snow in the eastern Alps. NEW

18th September 2024

First Ski Resorts in the Alps Open

Stubai and Soelden in Austria opened on Friday following the recent heavy snow. A handful of glacier resorts have been partially open across the summer, but they are the first winter-only resorts to open some slopes. UPDATED

16th September 2024

Severe Flooding Hits Austria & Beyond

The unprecedented falls of snow in the Alps and rain lower down have led to emergencies in Austria, Poland and the Czech Republic. UPDATED

16th September 2024

Heavy September Snow Hits the Eastern Alps

Austria has seen the best of the autumn snow with up to 2m falling in places. The glaciers resorts are benefiting, but there have been severe downsides in the Alps and elsewhere in Central Europe. UPDATED

15th September 2024

Heavy Snow in New Zealand With ‘High’ Risk of Avalanches

All eyes may be on the snow in the Alps at the moment but it’s snowing heavily in New Zealand. One resort was temporarily cut off.

15th September 2024

Austrian Alps Hammered by Huge Autumn Snowfall

More than a meter has fallen at altitude and still it snows. It is unprecedented for September. NEW & UPDATED

12th September 2024

Huge Amounts of Autumn Snow Falling in Eastern Alps

It comes as a handful of glacier ski resorts are preparing to open some slopes in the next few weeks. UPDATED

5th September 2024

Snow in the Alps as First Resorts Prepare to Open for Winter

Resorts in Austria and Finland are planning to open at the end of September/beginning of October as snow falls. UPDATED

5th September 2024

Tributes to Scottish Woman who died in Avalanche in Argentina

27-year old Andrea Marshall from Dunoon was was a ski instructor on an exchange programme. UPDATED

27th August 2024

More Australia Ski Resorts Close as Snow Melts

Thredbo is the latest area to close early. It has been a generally poor winter with worries about the future. UPDATED

22nd August 2024

Warm Weather in the Alps Continues

Hintertux has temporarily closed its slopes as warm temperatures are continuing to damage the alpine glaciers. The handful of summer ski areas that remain open are also affected. UPDATED

19th August 2024

Clear Up Underway After St Anton Hit by Flash Floods

Buildings have been destroyed, homes flooded & cars swept away in the Austrian resort. The ski slopes and lift infrastructure have been damaged and remain closed. UPDATED

8th August 2024

New Survey Reveals Much About UK Skiers & Snowboarders

It comes from the ski travel agent, Iglu Ski, and the high street retailer, Ellis Brigham.

8th August 2024

Current Heatwave in the Alps Increases Glacier Melt

Only four glacier ski areas are open in the Alps with rapidly deteriorating conditions. Mont Blanc has seen some unprecedented high temperatures as the Alps heats up. UPDATED

7th August 2024