The Whiteroom by Snow-Forecast.com (Page 2)

Grands Montets Prepares for Lift-Off: First Phase of Rebuild Opens This Winter

Grands Montets Prepares for Lift-Off: First Phase of Rebuild Opens This Winter

Seven years after a devastating fire halted lift operations at one of the Alps’ most revered ski areas, Les Grands Montets in the Chamonix Valley will see the opening of the first phase of a visionary redevelopment project this winter.

Spring Thaw Arrives — Last Runs and Fresh Top-Ups Across Southern Hemisphere Resorts

Spring Thaw Arrives — Last Runs and Fresh Top-Ups Across Southern Hemisphere Resorts

Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 17 September 2025: Late-season snow and top-ups keep Perisher and Chilean resorts deep while many Andes areas begin to close.

Early-Season Glaciers Open: Snow Returns to the Alps and Scandinavia

Early-Season Glaciers Open: Snow Returns to the Alps and Scandinavia

Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 17 September 2025: Glacier openings and fresh high-altitude snow prime the Alps and Scandinavia for early-season training.

Cold Front Brings Early Elevation Snow to Western North America

Cold Front Brings Early Elevation Snow to Western North America

Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 17 September 2025: Cooler air brings first visible high-elevation snow; modest accumulations expected (3–9 cm / 1–3").

Tignes Speeds Access to Freeride Nirvana

Tignes Speeds Access to Freeride Nirvana

Tignes has unveiled one of its most exciting lift upgrade in years: a new six-seater chairlift serving the legendary Aiguille Percée sector, now fully operational for winter 2025–26.

New Mexico’s Taos Ski Valley Marks 70 Years With New Lift & $70 Tickets

New Mexico’s Taos Ski Valley Marks 70 Years With New Lift & $70 Tickets

Taos Ski Valley, nestled high in New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo mountains, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this winter with a flurry of upgrades and offers designed to make the resort more accessible, inclusive and environmentally forward.

Australia, Chile and New Zealand Extend Ski Season with Fresh Snow

Australia, Chile and New Zealand Extend Ski Season with Fresh Snow

Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 10 September 2025: Fresh snow in New Zealand and Chile, while Australia’s Perisher maintains the world’s deepest snowpack at 220cm (87").

Fresh Alpine Snowfall Sparks Early Winter Excitement Across Europe

Fresh Alpine Snowfall Sparks Early Winter Excitement Across Europe

Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 10 September 2025: Fresh snow refreshes Alpine glaciers while Scandinavia readies Levi and Ruka for early openings with snowfarming.

First Flakes Arrive in Colorado as Skiers Eye October Openings

First Flakes Arrive in Colorado as Skiers Eye October Openings

Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 10 September 2025: Early snow dusts the Rockies, Alaska and Midwest, hinting at an October start for some resorts.

Breckenridge Becomes World’s First Ski Town to Earn Dark Sky Certification

Breckenridge Becomes World’s First Ski Town to Earn Dark Sky Certification

Breckenridge, Colorado has become the world’s first mountain resort community to be named a Certified Dark Sky Community recognizing its commitment to preserving the natural nightscape.

Saudi Arabia May Delay Hosting Asian Winter Games

Saudi Arabia May Delay Hosting Asian Winter Games

Saudi Arabia is reportedly exploring alternative hosts for the 2029 Asian Winter Games, as mounting construction challenges threaten its ambitious plans for the Trojena ski resort, part of the $1.5 trillion Neom mega-city.

Southern Hemisphere Ski Resorts Enjoy Strong Snowfall Into September

Southern Hemisphere Ski Resorts Enjoy Strong Snowfall Into September

Weekly snow news for the Southern Hemisphere, Updated 3 September 2025: Australia tops global snow depth charts with bases over 2 m (6.5 ft), as storms boost New Zealand, Chile and Argentina conditions.