Future Of Saudi Arabia's Ski Resort Development Unclear
The status of a planned year-round outdoor ski area in Saudi Arabia is currently uncertain, and not just because of the current war in the region.
North America Weekly Snow Roundup #308
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 2 April 2026: US resorts close early amid +20°C warmth, while Canada sees up to 64cm (26") snowfall and strong coverage.
Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #308
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 2 April 2026: Alps hit by 1m+ (40") snowfall and rising avalanche risk, while Pyrenees and Scandinavia maintain strong late-season coverage.
Japan Weekly Snow Roundup #308
Weekly Snow News for Asia, updated 2 April 2026: Japan’s season winds down with light snowfall under 10cm (4"), while Hokkaido maintains deep 425cm (170") bases.
Glaciers Thawing Faster Than Feared
Geologists say there is “absolutely no chance” of preserving any of Germany’s remaining glaciers. They attribute the decline entirely to climate change, warning the final remnants are expected to vanish by the 2030s.
"March Madness" As Snowfall Hits Australia In Early Autumn
Winter made an early-season entrance in Australia overnight, with a polar blast from the Antarctic dumping up to 15cm of fresh snow on the slopes as temperatures tumbled to around -2.C.
World's Longest Giant Slalom Race This Weekend
Val Gardena in the Italian Dolomites is hosting one of the winter’s sporting highlights this coming weekend, March 28 and 29, 2026, when its Seceda slope will once again become the stage for the Südtirol Gardenissima, the longest giant slalom in the world.
North American Weekly Snow Roundup #307
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 26 March 2026: Record 1.3m (52") Midwest snowfall contrasts with extreme western US warmth.
Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #307
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 26 March 2026: Up to 50cm (20") fresh snow refreshes Alpine slopes as colder conditions return.
Japan Weekly Snow Roundup #307
Weekly Snow News for Japan, updated 26 March 2026: Hokkaido leads with 32cm (13") fresh snow and Japan’s deepest base at 440cm (156").
2026 Freeride World Tour Finals Confirmed for Verbier This Weekend
Organisers have confirmed that the final stop of the FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance will take place on Saturday, March 28, with the YETI Xtreme Verbier set to determine the 2026 world champions.
A New kind of Halfpipe Seeks to Revive Their Appeal
In snowboarding’s early years, the halfpipe wasn’t just a discipline; it was the beating heart of the scene but over time, pipes have grown larger, more technical and more exclusive. Now, a new concept, the fun pipe, is set to re‑energise that culture.