Japan Weekly Snow Roundup #312
Weekly Snow News for Asia, updated 30 April 2026: Japan's season draws to a close with Gassan posting the world's deepest snowpack at 760cm (304") as most resorts prepare to shut by 7 May.
Snowtunnel Say First Facity To Open In Australia Later This Year
Snowtunnel™ which delivers a revolving real snow lined tunnel providing an endless year-round ski run., have announced their first facility will open in Melbourne later this year.
Record Numbers of Skiers & Boarders
The new edition of a respected annual report has concluded that the 2024-25 season saw record numbers of skiers take to the slopes around the world.
North America Weekly Snow Roundup #311
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 23 April 2026: Late-season snowfall of up to 50cm (20") hits western resorts as spring warmth accelerates thaw elsewhere.
Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #311
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 23 April 2026: Alpine season winds down with under 100 resorts open, freeze-thaw above 2,000m and mostly dry spring conditions.
Japan Weekly Snow Roundup #311
Weekly Snow News for Asia, updated 23 April 2026: Spring conditions persist in Japan with temperatures from –3°C to +12°C and limited fresh snow on highest slopes.
New Zealand’s 2026 Ski Season Starts Friday
The southern hemisphere's 2026 ski season looks set to begin far earlier than expected, with New Zealand club field Hanmer Springs confirming it intends to open tomorrow following an unusually heavy autumn snowfall.
Double Donations To Protect Our Winters (POW) For Week From 22 April
Protect Our Winters (POW) will take part in the Big Give Earth Raise campaign from 22–29 April, and has secured match‑funding for its new youth climate initiative on donations received during the week.
Tignes Unlimited Festival Into May
Tignes, one of the few French ski areas staying open into May, will round off the 2025–26 winter season with the return of the Tignes Unlimited electronic music festival, running from 25 April to 3 May 2026.
Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #310
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 16 April 2026: High avalanche danger hits the Alps as warm weather dominates, while Pyrenees lead with 435cm (174") bases.
Japan Weekly Snow Roundup #310
Weekly Snow News for Asia, updated 16 April 2026: Japan sees late-season snowfall with up to 15cm (6"), while Gassan opens with the world’s deepest base at 850cm (340").
North America Weekly Roundup #310
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 16 April 2026: Pacific storm delivers over 1.2m (4ft) snowfall as late-season snow boosts conditions.