Snow & Weather

The snow drought is over for some parts of the Alps. Up to 25cm fell at the weekend and more is falling today. However snow depths remain a long way from where they should be. NEW

The predicted storms have started and PlanetSKI is lucky enough to be in Verbier in Switzerland. Check out our latest report and pictures. UPDATED

Now that is a headline we like to write! Up to 1m is set to fall across parts of the Alps after one of the worst Decembers in recent years. The winter season is about to start. NEW

There are some of the worst Xmas and New Year conditions that we can remember. Huge crowds are now skiing on a very limited number of slopes, but there is a glimmer of hope ahead. NEW

Our weekly snow report is out and it does not make happy reading for those in the Alps where conditions are very poor. North America is the place to be as it gets pounded by snow. UPDATED

As the snow in the Alps fails to fall we are fed up looking at pictures of brown slopes. It is not so on the west coast of North America where it does not seem to want to stop snowing. UPDATED

With poor snowfall across the Alps there are a few rather odd claims of snow levels from some areas. PlanetSKI reports.

Some reports predict a disasterous Xmas with precious little snow, others are saying there is great sking. The truth lies somewhere in the middle.

PlanetSKI has reporters in Corvara in Italy, Verbier in Switzerland and Ruhpolding in Bavaria. Like the snow, they have had mixed fortunes in recent days. NEW

As more resorts open this weekend blue sky dominates as a lack of snow causes some concern with Xmas approaching. There is some snow forecast for next week but it is not certain. UPDATED

Our weekly snow report is out and it makes bleak reading for some. There is snow at altitude but levels are low in many parts of the Alps. NEW

Warm temperatures dominate the picture with no snow in the foreseeable future in much of Europe. It is a different story in North America as winter bites. UPDATED

Warm temperatures dominate the picture with no snow in the foreseeable future in much of Europe. It is a different story in North America as winter bites. UPDATED

We are going to have to rely on the snow cannons as there is no snow in the forecast. The trouble is they can only be used when it is cold enough. NEW

We are going to have to rely on the snow cannons as there is no snow in the forecast. The trouble is they can only be used when it is cold enough. NEW

Here at PlanetSKI we have seen 100s of images of the fresh snow this last week. So, which are our favourites? NEW

Here at PlanetSKI we have seen 100s of images of the fresh snow this last week. So, which are our favourites? NEW

Our weekly snow report is out as snow falls across parts of the Alps, the Pyrenees, Sandinavia and the Rockies. Check out all the latest details.

Our weekly snow report is out as snow falls across parts of the Alps, the Pyrenees, Sandinavia and the Rockies. Check out all the latest details.

All the focus is on the Alps but 50cm has fallen in the Pyrenees, there is snow in Scandinavia and let us not forget Sierra Nevada in Spain. UPDATED

Here we go again – more snow is coming down in the Alps and the Pyrenees. Winter is continuing, but sadly not everywhere. NEW

Here we go again – more snow is coming down in the Alps and the Pyrenees. Winter is continuing, but sadly not everywhere. NEW

All the focus is on the Alps but 50cm has fallen in the Pyrenees, there is snow in Scandinavia and let us not forget Sierra Nevada in Spain. UPDATED

As you may have seen elsewhere on PlanetSKI it has been snowing heavily in the Alps. In pictures we look at the day to day changes. UPDATED

As you may have seen elsewhere on PlanetSKI it has been snowing heavily in the Alps. In pictures we look at the day to day changes. UPDATED

The storm arrived as expected with snow falling across large parts of the Alps, but not everywhere. It seems that winter has finally got underway. UPDATED

The storm arrived as expected with snow falling across large parts of the Alps, but not everywhere. It seems that winter has finally got underway. UPDATED

At the weekend the storm will arrive and it is set to snow, snow and maybe snow some more. It should be very welcome as the Alps remain fairly bare with winter approaching. UPDATED

At the weekend the storm will arrive and it is set to snow, snow and maybe snow some more. It should be very welcome as the Alps remain fairly bare with winter approaching. UPDATED

The biggest and most popular resort in North America opened a week earlier than planned after recent heavy snow. There have been good falls across North America. UPDATED

The biggest and most popular resort in North America opened a week earlier than planned after recent heavy snow. There have been good falls across North America. UPDATED

Resorts are opening early after huge amounts of early season snow, Breckenridge and Aspen are the latest. Up to 70cm has fallen in Californnia. UPDATED

Resorts are opening early after huge amounts of early season snow, Breckenridge and Aspen are the latest. Up to 70cm has fallen in Californnia. UPDATED

Warm temperatures in the Alps have melted much of the early season snow that fell last month. A lot can change though as the winter approaches. It is looking better in North America. UPDATED

Warm temperatures in the Alps have melted much of the early season snow that fell last month. A lot can change though as the winter approaches. It is looking better in North America. UPDATED

Major ski resorts have already opened in the Alps, Scandinavia & the USA. Now it is the turn of Canada. PlanetSKI reports. UPDATED

Major ski resorts have already opened in the Alps, Scandinavia & the USA. Now it is the turn of Canada. PlanetSKI reports. UPDATED

More Swiss resorts opened some slopes at the weekend as the glacier areas in the Alps enjoy good snow. Autumn is shaping up well, but it has little impact on the winter ahead. UPDATED

More Swiss resorts opened some slopes at the weekend as the glacier areas in the Alps enjoy good snow. Autumn is shaping up well, but it has little impact on the winter ahead. UPDATED

There has been snow in the Alps, Pyrenees & North America with more resorts opening. This weekend Davos opened a small part of its ski area. UPDATED

There has been snow in the Alps, Pyrenees & North America with more resorts opening. This weekend Davos opened a small part of its ski area. UPDATED

The first non-glacier resorts in the Alps open some slopes this weekend. It is one of the best years for autumn glacier skiing and, after the heavy snow, cold temperatures have preserved things nicely. UPDATED

The first non-glacier resorts in the Alps open some slopes this weekend. It is one of the best years for autumn glacier skiing and, after the heavy snow, cold temperatures have preserved things nicely. UPDATED

The snow has eased off but cold temperatures are preserving what has fallen. Kitzbuhel is set to open a few runs this weekend and there is good glacier skiing to be had elsewhere. UPDATED

The snow has eased off but cold temperatures are preserving what has fallen. Kitzbuhel is set to open a few runs this weekend and there is good glacier skiing to be had elsewhere. UPDATED

It is the biggest autumn snowstorm to date in the Alps with up to 50cm in places and it is still snowing. Where has it fallen, will it last and does it have any impact on the season ahead? PlanetSKI reports. UPDATED

It is the biggest autumn snowstorm to date in the Alps with up to 50cm in places and it is still snowing. Where has it fallen, will it last and does it have any impact on the season ahead? PlanetSKI reports. UPDATED

The temperatures have dropped in the Alps and further snow is coming down. There are some stunning early season conditions in parts of the Alps and it is certainly getting us in the mood. UPDATED

The temperatures have dropped in the Alps and further snow is coming down. There are some stunning early season conditions in parts of the Alps and it is certainly getting us in the mood. UPDATED

The weather system looks like being huge this winter.  Already there is much talk, hope and expectation. But what is it? PlanetSKI separates the fact from the fiction. The phenomenon…
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The weather system looks like being huge this winter.  Already there is much talk, hope and expectation. But what is it? PlanetSKI separates the fact from the fiction. The phenomenon…
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