Snow & Weather

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

Photos of Shrinking Glacier Go Viral

The images were taken 15 years apart at the Rhone glacier in Switzerland and show the extent of glacier melt in the Alps.

6th August 2024

Glaciers in the Andes at Lowest Level for 130,000 Years

That’s the finding from a research project conducted by scientists from the University of California.

4th August 2024

NZ Ski Areas See Some Snow

Over half a meter has fallen in places on the South Island with winter now on track.

2nd August 2024

Warm Temperatures Impact on Summer Skiing

There are only four glacier ski areas open in the Alps and their available ski terrain is shrinking.

25th July 2024

Four Glacier Ski Areas Remain Open in the Alps

There is skiing & snowboarding available in Austria, Italy and Switzerland, but not France. Alpine temperatures are set to rise. UPDATED

19th July 2024

Summer Glacier Ski Areas in the Alps Close

Some were scheduled to do so while warm temperatures have affected others.

16th July 2024

More Snow Falls at Australian Ski Areas

It was a poor start to winter in Australia but another big storm has been rolling through with more to come. UPDATED

7th July 2024

Winter Proper Gets Underway in the Southern Hemisphere

Some welcome snow has been falling in Australia and New Zealand with more resorts opening in South America. UPDATED

3rd July 2024

Skiing in July in the Alps

A handful of high-altitude glacier resorts are open with some of the best conditions in recent years. UPDATED

1st July 2024

Four Dead in Another Weekend of Severe Flooding in Parts of the Alps

It was the second weekend in a row that heavy rain hit parts of Switzerland and northern Italy. UPDATED

29th June 2024

Cold Temperatures but Little Natural Snowfall Down Under

It has been a slow start to winter in Australia and New Zealand but things are slowly improving.

29th June 2024

Glacier Exhibition Goes on Tour in Switzerland

More than 35 Swiss institutions and 60 artists will be taking part in the nationwide exhibition ‘Watching the Glacier Disappear’.

25th June 2024

Massive Snowfall Continues in South America

Chile and Argentina are seeing the best start to their ski seasons in decades. Some resorts are unable to open as there is too much snow. UPDATED

23rd June 2024

Huge Clear Up Operation Underway After Flooding in Zermatt

Torrential rain caused rivers to burst their banks as water swept through the ski resort with rail access suspended. The resort is putting on a brave face as the clean up continues. UPDATED

14th June 2024

More Snow in the Alps Boosts Summer Glacier Skiing

More snow has fallen at altitude with heavy rain lower down.

14th June 2024

Poor Start to the Season in New Zealand

There has been some snow and cold temperatures have allowed snow to be made. It’s not a bumper start, but some resorts have been able to open limited areas. UPDATED

7th June 2024

Australian Resorts Open with Precious Little Snow

Traditionally the ski areas Down Under open on weekend of the official birthday of the Monarch, the second Monday in June. Snow levels are low with a new report painting a worrying picture of the future. UPDATED

5th June 2024

Swiss Glaciers See High Levels of Snow

The Swiss Glacier Monitoring Network, Glamos, said that this year’s weather has been a blessing for its glaciers. At the end of April 2024 there was 31% more snow on all of Switzerland’s 1,400 glaciers than the average for the years 2010 to 2020.

4th June 2024

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

30th May 2024

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

28th May 2024

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.

28th May 2024

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.

26th May 2024

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.

19th May 2024

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.

17th May 2024

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.

12th May 2024

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

11th May 2024

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.

10th May 2024

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

6th May 2024

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.

6th May 2024

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

1st May 2024

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

30th April 2024

Top Five Resorts in the Alps for Summer Skiing

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

26th April 2024

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

19th April 2024

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

16th April 2024

Winter is Back in the Alps

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

16th April 2024

Skiing Continues in the USA

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

11th April 2024

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

9th April 2024

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

7th April 2024

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.

6th April 2024

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.

6th April 2024