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.
US & Canada Weekly Snow Roundup #296
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated January 7, 2026: Deep freezes hit the East and Midwest while Pacific storms bring two feet of snow to Tahoe.
Japan Weekly Snow Roundup #296
Weekly Snow News for Japan, updated 7 January 2026: Niseko and Kiroro see significant accumulation amid unsettled conditions and fluctuating freezing levels on Honshu.
Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #296
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 7 January 2026: Eastern Europe and Scandinavia see significant fresh snow as the Alps prepare for a return to wintry conditions.
Telluride Ski Patrol Strike In Second Week
Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado closed indefinitely on 27 December after its ski patrollers walked out in a dispute over wages, safety and staff retention. The resort has announced it will reopen limited terrain on Monday, but it appears the strike is currently continuing.
Big Decision on UK’s New Biggest Indoor Snow Slope Expected Next Week
Plans for the major indoor ski slope and leisure resort at Rhydycar West in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, are returning to councillors in January after the Welsh Government confirmed it would not call in the application.
Japan New Year's Eve Snow Roundup #295
Weekly Snow News for Japan, updated 31 December 2025: classic mid-winter conditions bring frequent snowfall to Honshu and Hokkaido.
North America Weekly Snow Roundup #295
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 31 December 2025: major Christmas storms delivered deep snow to the West Coast and parts of the East.
Europe New Year's Eve Snow Roundup #295
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 31 December 2025: much of the Alps stay dry and cold, while snowfall boosts the Pyrenees, parts of southern Europe, and Scandinavia.
Scottish Ski Season Underway
Scotland’s ski season has gotten underway during Christmas week with the four centres that have all-weather snowmaking each offering limited snowsports in one form or another.
Huge Christmas Snowfall Totals For California Should Finally Get Season Properly Started
The highly anticipated Christmas storm has delivered some big snowfall totals for Californian ski areas, hopefully meaning a big jump in skiable terrain after resorts there had only being able to open a very limited number of ski runs previously due to a warm, dry December.
Comedy Reaches New Heights
The giant French Paradiski ski region is set to take laughter sky-high this winter with the launch of the Paradiski Comedy Club, billed as the world’s highest stand-up show.