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Global Weekly Snow Roundup #328

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Southern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #327

🇦🇺🇳🇿🇨🇱🇦🇷🇿🇦 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

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.

Access Road to Ski Portillo in Chile Closed For 26 Days Straight

Access Road to Ski Portillo in Chile Closed For 26 Days Straight

Access to the iconic ski resort of Portillo in Chile by road has now been closed for what’s thought to be and unprecedented four straight weeks.

Global Weekly Snow Roundup #326

Global Weekly Snow Roundup #326

Weekly Snow News for the Global snow scene, updated 7 August 2026: South American slopes open after huge snowfalls, New Zealand posts best conditions of season so far, Australian areas open most terrain of 2026, northern hemisphere down to two outdoor areas still open.

Northern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #326

Northern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #326

Weekly Snow News for the Northern Hemisphere, updated 7 July 2026: Two European glacier ski areas remain open despite freezing levels above 4,000m (13,100ft), while the only lift-served snow slope in North America currently open is indoors.