Summer Snow in Nevada
Nevada's Sky Tavern ski area has become the latest in a growing number worldwide to try an all-weather using snowmaking machine to make snow in summer.
Robert Redford’s Sundance Adding More Terrain, New Lift
The Utah ski area founded i by the late great Robert Redford, that has always tried to steer a path between authenticity and decency and business realities, has announced its adding 100 acres of new terrain, accessed by a new high-speed quad this winter.
New Shredfest From Team Behind “World’s Largest On-Snow Snowboard Test Event”
A new on-snow get-together for everyone who loves snowboarding has been announced for the Austrian Alps at the start of the upcoming 26-27 season. The RideON – Shredfest Hochfügen is being launched by the organisers of, “world’s largest on-snow snowboard industry test event.”
Global Weekly Snow Roundup #328
Weekly Global Snow News, updated 20 August 2026: The Northern Hemisphere has no outdoor lift-served skiing, while Argentina’s Marte chair opens and Southern Hemisphere resorts continue posting strong conditions.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #328
Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 20 August 2026: Argentina and Chile boast the world’s deepest snow, while New Zealand reaches near-total operations and Perisher approaches 1m (39") of base.
Northern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #328
Weekly Snow News for Northern Hemisphere, updated 20 August 2026: No lift-served outdoor skiing remains after Alpine glacier closures, marking the first such northern summer in at least 60 years.
South American Ski Area Extends Season After Huge Snowfalls
Chile’s Portillo ski area has announced it is extending its 2026 season by several week into mid-October after massive snowfalls over the past month.
2026 Summer Skiing Ends Across the Northern Hemisphere as Passo Stelvio Last To Shut Down
The Northern Hemisphere’s last remaining summer ski area, Passo Stelvio in Italy, has temporarilly suspended operations due to extreme heat impacting snow cover, marking the first time in modern skiing history that no outdoor lift‑served summer skiing is available anywhere north of the equator.
Second US Ski Area Damaged By Wildfire This Summer
A second U.S. ski area has been struck by wildfire this summer, with Montana’s Maverick Mountain now facing severe damage as the fast‑moving Sand Creek Fire burns through the resort’s upper terrain.
Northern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #327
🇪🇺🇺🇸🇨🇦 Weekly Snow News for Northern Hemisphere, updated 13 August 2026: Passo Stelvio remains the Northern Hemisphere’s only lift-served ski area as Alpine heat forces Saas-Fee and Zermatt to close.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #327
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Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 13 August 2026: Australia reaches nearly 80% open, New Zealand hits full operations, while Chile’s Portillo holds a 2.85m (114") snowpack.
Global Weekly Snow Roundup #327
🌏 Weekly Global Snow News, updated 13 August 2026: Southern Hemisphere conditions surge, with Perisher reaching 80% open, while Alpine heat leaves Italy’s Stelvio Pass as the last lift-served summer option.