10th September 2020
The first lift assisted skiing has happened in Colorado after some autumn snow. The ski patrol has been out in Wolf Creek as other resorts see some September snow. Check out our images & videos as winter approaches.
30th August 2020
The cold snap across much of Europe has brought some dustings of snow. It may only be the start of September, but it’s a sign that winter is on its way. UPDATED
21st August 2020
Almost a metre has fallen in the resorts of Perisher & Thredbo in New South Wales with more in the forecast. They remain open with Covid-19 restrictions in place. Check out the snow Down Under. UPDATED
13th July 2020
Skiers and snowboarders have been queuing to take advantage of fresh snow and sunshine as the country’s winter season gets into full swing.
30th June 2020
It’s been one of the best starts to winter for years but the coronavirus pandemic means ski resorts are not able to open.
29th April 2020
More than 1m of snow fell parts of the Alps at the weekend. And to rub it in, some of the resorts with fresh snow would have still been open for skiing had it not been for coronavirus.
15th April 2020
This week should have been busy on the slopes with families enjoying the final week of the Easter holidays. Sadly, there’s some great spring sunshine but no skiing. PlanetSKI reports on what we’re missing.
6th March 2020
There’s great skiing in the Alps with impressive snow at altitude across Switzerland, Italy and Austria. The French Alps are in the most impressive shape and Scotland continues to impress after further major snowfalls this week.
1st March 2020
The powder is piling up as the second big storm of the week has swept in. There have been significant falls over a 24 hour period. PlanetSKI reports from the mountains. UPDATED
1st March 2020
The climber was last seen on Aonach Mor on Friday. Mountain rescuers were forced to suspend the search as bad weather and a high risk of further avalanches continued across the Scottish Highlands.
27th February 2020
Large amounts of snow have fallen across the north-western Alps in recent days which is good news for lower resorts such as Morzine, Megève and Gstaad. There are some exceptional snow conditions in Scotland.
27th February 2020
After a dismal, practically snowless, start to the winter, Scotland’s ski areas are covered in snow. Lots of it. Our Scotland reporter is enjoying Fab February.
26th February 2020
PlanetSKI went to the Swiss resort from Italy for a 24-hour visit. It turned into 72-hours as a big storm hit. There are worse places to be stranded but the journey back wasn’t quite as planned.
24th February 2020
The weather has changed with the temperature dropping and snow falling as a series of storms hit the Alps. UPDATED
21st February 2020
Snow conditions in the Alps have been mixed but snow is on its way after some very warm weather. There is no natural snow below about 1200m which is unusual for mid February. In general there is a lot of snow and good skiing at altitude. UPDATED
20th February 2020
There has been a lot of snow (and wind) at the UK’s main ski resorts this past week, thanks to Storm Dennis. PlanetSKI’s Scotland reporter has been out on the slopes.
18th February 2020
A bit of rain, a dusting of snow, some sunshine and fluctuating temperatures. It’s been a mixed bag of weather in the Alps for the busiest week of the season.
14th February 2020
Snow conditions in the Alps are mixed as Half Term gets underway. Most resorts still have plenty of snow at altitude, but mild weather means some low resorts are in need of new snow. UPDATED
13th February 2020
The area has recently been battered by strong winds and snow, Rod Frazer has sent us a quick update on the current snow conditions in the Cairngorms along with some stunning photographs.
11th February 2020
If you’re heading west in the near future you are in for a real treat. US resorts, particularly those in Colorado and Utah, have had huge dumps. But the avalanche risk is high.
10th February 2020
The wild weather has subsided and it’s sunshine and powder snow. At least it is in the Aosta Valley in Italy. PlanetSKI is there. UPDATED
7th February 2020
Snow conditions in the Alps are generally very good. Some 20cm -70cm of fresh snow fell this week. Another potent storm cycle is set to start on Monday and the unsettled weather may continue in to half-term week. UPDATED
31st January 2020
The weather has stabilised after the storms across the Alps with some reasonable snow conditions on offer. It’s looking pretty good with another storm expected. UPDATED
27th January 2020
After a long spell of sunshine and mild temperatures, the snow has begun falling again. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps.
24th January 2020
PlanetSKI arrives back in the Alps as the weather changes and more snow is set to fall. Bring it on! UPDATED
16th January 2020
Snow conditions in the Alps are pretty good with some welcome fresh snow. PlanetSKI reports from out in the mountains. UPDATED
14th January 2020
It’s been dry & mild with no significant snow for weeks, but that’s about to change. In Canada it is so cold that Lake Louise closed. UPDATED
9th January 2020
Conditions still look pretty good across the Alps but lower slopes are becoming worn. There’s been dramatic improvement in North America from where PlanetSKI reports. UPDATED
4th January 2020
Snow conditions are generally good for early January in the Alps with some fresh snow. Read our full snow report.
31st December 2019
Conditions in the Alps are excellent with some of the best December snow in recent years. Andermatt has 4m.
30th November 2019
The weather’s fine for many this week after the big early-season snowfalls. Conditions are good as more resorts get ready to open at the weekend.
23rd November 2019
PlanetSKI is in Val Thorens in France for its opening weekend. On Saturday high winds closed the lifts, but on Sunday skiing began.
12th January 2019
Austria & Switzerland are being hit by yet another snow storm and it’s been snowing heavily in France too. PlanetSKI is in the thick of it. UPDATED
7th January 2019
PlanetSKI is in France as finally the snow has begun falling. It follows a dispute about conditions on piste. UPDATED
3rd January 2019
In Austria with more on the way. In France none is forecast & it’s patchy in Switzerland & Italy. Plus we hear from Alaska.
11th October 2017
The glacier at the French resort simply doesn’t have enough snow. It is yet another sign of the impact of climate change.
3rd July 2017
Alpine glaciers are melting at an alarming rate & summer glacier snowsports may become a thing of the past. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps.
13th January 2017
With all the snow in the Alps some have forgotten Europe’s other main ski mountain range. Not us at PlanetSKI and we’re in Andorra. NEW & UPDATED
17th December 2014
Sometimes it is judgement, often it is luck and occasionally a combination of the two. This week PlanetSKI has been in Norway, the location of some of the best current snow in Europe.
29th November 2013
The resorts in France, Spain and Andorra are having a fabulous start to winter. The headlines have been grabbed by the Alps but there is almost 2m in places and more is falling. PlanetSKI reports.
17th October 2013
8,000 people were skiing in the Austrian resort of Stubai last weekend in the best October conditions in recent memory. But where are the Brits? PlanetSKI reports from the Austrian Tirol.
16th May 2011
Almost half a metre of snow has fallen in the last few days in the glacier resorts and many hundreds of people are out enjoying the wintery conditions. Hard to believe it is the second half of May! PlanetSKI reports from Hintertux.
