Japan Weekly Snow Roundup #298
Weekly Snow News for Japan, updated 21 January 2026: Japan leads global snowfall again, with 1m (40") in 72 hours on Hokkaido and heavy, cold powder spreading into Honshu.
North America Weekly Snow Roundup #298
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 21 January 2026: Lake-effect snow boosts Midwest and Northeast, while Western regions stay dry, sunny and unseasonably mild.
Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #298
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 21 January 2026: Scandinavian and Pyrenean resorts lead snowfall totals, while Alps stay cold, dry and largely sunny with excellent piste conditions.
Number Of Ski Resorts in Japan Hits New Low
The number of ski resorts operating in Japan dropped to an all‑time low in 2025, falling 40 percent from the 1999 peak, as climate‑change and ever fewer domestic skiers outweigh rising interest from international visitors, an industry body has reported.
Kings & Queens of Corbet’s 2026 Competitors Announced
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) has announced the athlete lineup for the eighth annual Kings & Queens of Corbet’s ski and snowboard invitational, welcoming back returning champions alongside a deep roster of elite athletes ready to push the limits in the Resort’s iconic Corbet’s Couloir.
North America Weekly Snow Roundup #297
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 15 January 2026: California nears full opening after seven-foot storms, while Rockies and Northeast enjoy long-awaited midwinter snow.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #297
Weekly Snow News for the Southern Hemisphere, updated 15 January 2026: Summer conditions dominate, with only limited high-altitude snowmaking and maintenance operations underway.
2026 Freeride World Tour Launches This Week At Spain’s Baqueira Beret
The FIS Freeride World Tour, sponsored by Peak Performance, launches its 2026 season in Baqueira Beret, the renowned resort in Spain’s Val d’Aran and Valls d’Àneu.
Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #297
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 15 January 2026: Heavy Alpine snowfalls bring 40–80cm (16–32") refreshes, raising avalanche danger before calmer, brighter mid-January conditions arrive.
High Avalanche Danger Follows Huge Snowfalls in The Alps and Pyrenees
After three days of snowfall in the Alps and Pyrenees (with rain, sleet and gales in the mix for many areas), several resorts are claiming totals of more than 1.5 metres (five feet), and many more 50-100cm (20-40”).
“Epic” Conditions in Scotland
Ski areas in Scotland have been reporting conditions they described as "Epic" after cold weather, enough fresh snowfall to open runs beyond the machine-made snow areas, and a lack of strong winds came together in a rare combination of the elements to deliver near perfect conditions.
Go Ahead For UK’s New Largest Indoor Snow Centre
A decade-old plan to build the UK’s new longest indoor ski slope have been approved, apparently meaning construction can now finally go ahead.