15th January 2023
More Snow Continues to Fall in North America
The powder snow has been some of the best in a generation bringing excellent early season conditions. It has though come at a price with a number of avalanche deaths. NEW
Snow & Weather
14th January 2023
Best Ski Conditions of the Season in Scotland
There has been 40cm of new snow and conditions are superb. Earlier, high winds meant the access roads to The Lecht and Cairngorm were impassable. Scotland is seeing an excellent winter season so far.
10th January 2023
It’s All White Now!
The big snowstorm across the Alps has delivered. The low altitude ski areas that had been very bare have turned white at last. Resorts are breathing a sigh of relief, though many could still do with more. UPDATED
8th January 2023
Big Snowstorm Finally Hits the Alps
The forecast snow has started and there are indications that up to 50cm may fall in some places. UPDATED
7th January 2023
Skiing in Scotland
Scotland’s ski resorts have enjoyed a strong start to winter as some resorts in the Alps and Pyrenees struggled for snow. The weather is now changing. UPDATED
6th January 2023
Norwegian Ski Resort Breaks Snow Record
Hemsedal has just broken a 100-year-old record for snowfall. The news comes as the country’s ski areas continue to bask in deep, deep powder.
4th January 2023
Fresh Snow Is Finally On Its Way To The Alps
It is forecast that the storm will start on Sunday & there could be around 50cm of much needed snow. UPDATED
2nd January 2023
Father Searches in Vain for Son as Pair Caught in US Avalanche
The son was found dead after two hours. There have been further avalanche fatalities as heavy snow continues to fall. Caution is being urged by the authorities. UPDATED
1st January 2023
The Alps: Warm Weather with No Significant Snow
There remains no snow worth talking about in the forecast as 2023 gets underway. In places in the Alps the freezing level is up to 3,000m but there are still some decent conditions around. UPDATED
29th December 2022
US Ski Resorts Continue to Enjoy Powder Snow
While conditions for skiing and snowboarding are variable in Europe, on the other side of the Atlantic, it’s looking pretty good. And more snow is forecast for those lucky enough to be spending New Year in the US.
28th December 2022
Rain & Warm Temperatures Hit Low Level Ski Resorts
Areas in the north-west Alps including resorts in France have been worst affected with some slopes closed and lifts not running. The Pyrenees has also suffered. UPDATED
25th December 2022
Investigation Continues after Ten People Feared Caught in Austria Avalanche
Four people were injured, one seriously, after the slide struck on Xmas Day in Zurs in the Arlberg area in western Austria. A huge search operations was launched. First videos have been posted on social media. UPDATED
24th December 2022
Heavy Snow & Rain Hits the Alps Affecting Xmas Skiing
There has been heavy snow at altitude in the Alps with up to a metre falling in places. Lower down rain has harmed the snowpack. UPDATED
23rd December 2022
Arctic Freeze Hits North America
A powerful Arctic storm is pounding the USA and Canada with bitterly cold temperatures, blizzards, high winds, power cuts and travel disruption. Some ski resorts, which have already had several metres of snow so far this season, are warning of extreme conditions. UPDATED
18th December 2022
Fresh Warnings for Off Piste Skiers as More Avalanche Deaths in France
Seven people have already died in avalanches this season in France alone. The authorities are urging people to exercise caution and follow the rules. UPDATED
18th December 2022
Harsh Weather Hits the Alps with Powder at Altitude but Heavy Rain Lower Down
The temperature has been fluctuating wildly bringing snow and rain. Xmas is looking good in high-altitude rski areas but not so good lower down as the snowpack deteriorates. UPDATED
14th December 2022
Big Snowstorms Hit US Ski Resorts
A powerful storm has brought heavy snow and extreme weather to parts of the US and Canada. Ski resorts have been reporting huge dumps, lifts buried, high avalanche risk and road closures.
13th December 2022
Powder Turns in Scotland in December
The snowy weather that has hit the UK in the last few days has been a huge bonus for die-hard skiers in the Scottish Highlands. PlanetSKI’s Scotland reporter, Rod Frazer, has been out on the slopes making the most of some great early season conditions.
12th December 2022
Snow in UK Causes Travel Disruption for Skiers Heading to the Alps
Stansted airport was closed on Sunday evening while Heathrow & Gatwick are experiencing delays. Road and rail travel has also been affected. PlanetSKI spent 7-hours at Gatwick as we headed to the Alps for a pre-Xmas ski. UPDATED
11th December 2022
More Ski Resorts Open With Good Conditions as Xmas Approaches
There’s been more snow with the temperature fluctuating wildly. PlanetSKI is out in the Alps where conditions are generally good as Xmas approaches. UPDATED
9th December 2022
Avalanches Warnings Across US Ski Areas
Heavy snow is falling with increased danger of avalanche. There have been 600 recorded avalanches in Colorado alone this winter.
7th December 2022
Snow & Arctic Cold in Scotland
The ski areas of Scotland could be set for an early Christmas present with a prolonged Arctic blast hitting the Highlands over the next few days. UPDATED
3rd December 2022
Innsbruck: A City Made for Skiing
As PlanetSKI starts its season we have moved on from the Otztal Valley in the Tirol in Austria to Innsbruck. It’s the self-proclaimed capital of the Alps and for good reason. NEW
30th November 2022
Around 125 Ski Resorts Now Open in Europe
More resorts and ski areas open this weekend. There has been some fresh snow & cold temperatures have allowed the snow cannons to pump out artificial snow as the main season approaches. PlanetSKI was in Schlick 2000 in the Tirol as it opened. UPDATED
29th November 2022
PlanetSKI is Back On Snow!
PlanetSKI is in the Tirol to start our season. Five resorts in a week. Or maybe more, & longer. UPDATED
28th November 2022
Change to Avalanche Warnings in Switzerland
Starting this winter, the SLF is enhancing the precision of its reporting by subdividing the danger level in its avalanche bulletins. It will indicate whether the danger is towards the bottom end, in the middle or towards the uppermost end of the reported level.
26th November 2022
US Ski Resorts Open + More Snow in Canada
The Thanksgiving Holiday weekend in the USA has seen a multitude of ski resorts open for the season. Some have the best early season conditions in years. UPDATED
25th November 2022
Snow Sculptures Back in Ischgl this Winter
The slopes of Ischgl in the Austrian Tirol will see the 29th anniversary of the resort’s Shapes in White exhibition.
25th November 2022
The Ski Season of 2022/23 Starts
Around 40 resorts in the Alps are offering some skiing, with dozens now open in North America.
21st November 2022
More Snow is Falling in the Alps
Another storm is hitting, starting off the season nicely in many places. At last winter is here folks. UPDATED
21st November 2022
Obergurgl Celebrates its Season-Opening
The resorts of Obergurgl and Hochgurgl in the Tirol have opened for the season. PlanetSKI was amoung the lucky ones making their first turns of the winter.
16th November 2022
Snow Falls in the Alps as More Resorts Open
Some much needed snow is falling with more forecast. PlanetSKI is in the Austrian Alps. UPDATED
16th November 2022
More US Ski Resorts Open Early After Fresh Snow
Heavy snow is falling in the USA with many resorts opening early to take advantage of conditions. We look at the state of play in North America as the season gets off to a great start. UPDATED
15th November 2022
Another French Resort Delays Opening Due to Lack of Snow
Val d’Isere has followed Val Thorens in announcing a delay to the start of the season. Warm weather is to blame, but there is snow in the forecast. UPDATED
9th November 2022
First Non-Glacier Resorts Open in the Alps
Verbier was first out of the blocks on Friday, followed by Arosa/Lenzerheide, Sulda & Kitzbuhel. UPDATED
4th November 2022
More Ski Resorts Opening in the USA
Nine US resorts are now open with some skiing on offer in three states – Colorado, Utah and California. Two more resorts, Timberline & Brighton, are opening some slopes this Friday. UPDATED
4th November 2022
Ski Resorts Opening in Canada
Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, Mt Norquay and Nakiska in Alberta are open. The first resort in British Columbia, Big White, opens this Thursday. UPDATED
4th November 2022
Austria Glacier Ski Areas Enjoy Some Fresh Snow
The latest storm has given the open glacier areas some welcome fresh snow. PlanetSKI readers are out enjoying some turns. We look at current conditions & ahead to some resort openings. UPDATED
3rd November 2022
With Cop27 Underway Recent Report Paints Worrying Picture of Glacier Melt
UNESCO says some of the most well-known glaciers in the world will have melted by 2050. They include the Dolomites in Italy, Mt Kilimanjaro and those in the Yosemite & Yellowstone parks in the USA. Alpine glaciers will also be affected.
2nd November 2022
Snow Falls in The Alps
There’s been some welcome snow across the Alps but temperatures are set to rise this week. UPDATED
2nd November 2022
First Ski Resorts In Canada Open With More to Follow
Lake Louise opens today as Sunshine Village got its season underway on Thursday. Five US resorts are already open as Wolf Creek begins its season. UPDATED
27th October 2022
Early Season Snow Falls in North America with Resorts Opening
Loveland opens on Thursday. It joins Winter Park, Keystone & Arapahoe Basin. UPDATED
24th October 2022
Ski Resorts Around Queenstown in New Zealand Claim Bumper Winter
It has been a tale of two islands in New Zealand this winter. The South Island has claimed a record winter, but it has been somewhat different on the North Island. NEW
23rd October 2022
First Ski Resort in USA Opens
Arapahoe Basin in Colorado is out of the blocks and fired up its first lift on Sunday. Other resorts in the area may open some slopes next weekend. Winter is coming folks. UPDATED
20th October 2022
Thinking of Skiing in Austria This Coming Winter?
We have asked the Austrian National Tourist Office to tells us about its attractions – new and old.
14th October 2022
Winter is Coming With World Cup Racing Good to Go + More Resorts Opening in Europe
This weekend’s GS Races in Austria have been given the go ahead as more resorts have fired up some lifts in the Alps and Scandinavia. Snow making is also underway in the USA with A-Basin set to open this weekend. UPDATED
12th October 2022
Two NZ Ski Resorts Placed in Voluntary Administration After Poor Winter
The Tūroa and Whakapapa ski areas are on the North Island . External experts are to be appointed to see if they can survive. Poor snow, which some say is caused by climate change, are to blame along with the impact of Covid-19 restrictions since 2020.
10th October 2022
Satellites Could be Used to Detect and Help Predict Avalanches
Swiss scientists are undertaking research to see if satellite technology and images taken from space could predict them and offer safety advice. The results so far are encouraging.
6th October 2022
Another Austrian Glacier Ski Area Opens + Skiing Starts in Finland
Kitzsteinhorn in SalzburgerLand opened on Friday with its Glacier Park opening on Saturday. Six glacier ski areas are now open in Austria with five others in Italy and Switzerland. Resorts in Finland have opened too with snowmaking starting in the USA. UPDATED
2nd October 2022
Full Extent of Summer Swiss Glacier Melt Revealed
Switzerland has the most glaciers of any country in Europe. This summer they lost 6% of their size. Several have virtually disappeared with the situation described as ‘disastrous’.
29th September 2022
More Glacier Areas Open for Skiing & Snowboarding
It comes as fresh snow is continuing to fall with many resorts looking rather wintery. The autumn snow will make little difference for the ski season ahead, but has certainly helped the glacier ski areas. More open in Austria and Cervinia in Italy fires up some lifts. UPDATED
26th September 2022
Glacier Ski Areas in Austria Are Opening
Hintertux and Soelden already have slopes open with others making final preparations after the temperatures have dropped and fresh snow has arrived. The winter of 2022/23 is around the corner with significant snow forecast for this week. UPDATED
20th September 2022
Zermatt Re-Opens for Skiing and Snowboarding
The Swiss resort that is normally open year-round closed its glacier ski area this summer. It was a symbol of the impact of climate change. Val Senales in Italy has also re-opened with Soelden in Austria set to fire up some lifts on its glacier at the weekend. UPDATED
18th September 2022
More Glacier Ski Areas Open in the Alps
The first snow of autumn has fallen in the Alps and over in North America too. Plus there has been further falls down under in Australia as the ski season there draws to a close. Three glaciers resorts in the Alps have opened some slopes this week. UPDATED
15th September 2022
Dachstein Glacier To Remain Shut This Season as Climate Change Takes its Toll
The warm summer temperatures have reduced the size of the Austrian glacier. The lifts are now unstable as the ice has melted and the permafrost has been damaged. Large crevasses have also opened up.
15th September 2022
Climate Change Impacts Adventure Sports in the Mountains
Climate change is making adventure tourism more challenging and sometimes riskier. That’s the claim from travel industry bodies, tour operators and mountain experts.
29th August 2022
Swiss Glaciers Have Lost Half Their Mass in Last 85 Years
Switzerland has nearly half the total number of glaciers in the Alps. The melt rate is accelerating and they may all have disappeared by the end of the 21st century according to a new report. The latest concerns centre on the impact on the water reserves of Europe with glaciers referred to as the ‘water towers of Europe’.
27th August 2022
NZ Ski Area Closes Due to Poor Snow with 130 Staff Laid Off…… UPDATED
Mount Ruapehu, on the North Island, has laid off around a third of its workers as many slopes are bare and some areas have had to close. Ski resorts on the South Island report good snow conditions.
13th August 2022
Some Glaciers in Himalayas Resisting Climate Change Melt
Some areas of glaciers in the Karakoram Range are defying the global trend of glaciers losing mass. The glaciers of the Himalayas are melting, but not in one area. It appears to be due to an increase in precipitation from the west. NEW
12th August 2022
Alpine Glaciers Set for Highest Ice Loss in 60 Years
The summer heatwaves in Europe are having a significant impact with glaciers shrinking sharply. This year is when many have woken up to the fact that on current projections it is likely many glaciers will disappear in the coming decades. UPDATED
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Good December Ski Conditions Across Large Parts of the Alps
The storms have passed & it is a great start to the season in many parts of the Alps.
UPDATED: https://planetski.eu/2023/12/04/another-storm-hits-french-alps/
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December’s Ski News In Brief
- Switzerland Aims For 2038 Winter Olympics
See here for the full details:
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December's Ski News - PlanetSKI
LateShort news stories, stunning videos, amusing cartoons, things that make us smile/things that make us shout at the screen.
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Watch out children ... TONIGHT is KRAMPUS! 🧌👺
Leave your shoes out tonight.
If you've been good, your shoes will be filled with special gifts, but if you've been naughty, your shoes will be filled with COAL left by the nasty Krampus ghouls.
#Tirol @MyInnsbruck #traditions
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