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 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
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
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
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
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, 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 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
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.
North America Counts Down to October Openings
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 3 September 2025: Copper Mountain closes its summer park, as Rockies and Taos report early-season dustings.
Autumn Snowfall Brings Early Promise for Alps Ski Season
Weekly Snow News for Europe. updated 3 September 2025: Early September snowfall above 2,500 m lifts Alpine glaciers, with Saas Fee and Zermatt leading limited but promising terrain.
Niseko to Launch Heated Six-Seater Chairlift in 2025
Niseko Grand Hirafu will upgrade its King Hooded Quad Lift #3 to a six-seater heated chairlift for the 2025–26 season, marking a first for the resort and one of only a handful of such lifts in Japan.