Pre-2025-Season Snowfall in Southern Hemisphere
Ski areas on three continents across the southern hemisphere have been reporting fresh snowfall ahead of the 2025 season, which is now only a month away.
US Ski Areas Extend Seasons Into May
About 25 US ski areas in around a dozen states from coast-to-coast plan to continue skiing into May. Several are reporting that they’ll be opening later into the year than ever before, and/or posting their longest ever seasons as a result.
Late-season jackpot for France and Italy with metre-plus snowfalls reported
Updated April 23, 2025: Europe’s wildest snowstorm in years dumped 5 feet (155 cm) in 36 hours—some resorts even shut down. Avalanche danger? Maxed out. Read the full report here.
Japan’s top ski resorts extend season into Golden Week
Updated April 23, 2025: Japan’s top resorts cling to deep snowpacks, with Hakuba boasting 148” (370 cm) and fresh flakes forecast for Hokkaido’s high slopes. Find out more here.
Fewer than 50 North American resorts remain open as spring takes hold
Updated April 23, 2025: Spring sun, slushy snow—and surprise powder! Up to 15" (37 cm) fell in the Rockies, and Timberline’s 12-foot (375 cm) base still holds strong.
World Record Skier Aims To Clock Up 10 Million Vertical Feet (3,048,000m) in Season
An American skier has passed the 8,000,000 vertical feet skied in a year mark and is hoping to pass the 10,000,000 vertical feet mark by the time the 12-month period ends.
Massive Snowfall in the Alps
A huge snowfall is underway in the Alps, by far the biggest of the 24-25 season.
Whistler leads North America with 90% terrain open after fresh snowfall
Updated April 16, 2025: Big late-season dumps hit the Northeast and Canada, while Rockies brace for Easter snow—some resorts still skiing into May.
Niseko Nears Season End With Just 10% of Terrain Still Open
* Deepest Snow on Earth Still in Yamagata, Despite Spring Melt
* Late-Season Snowfall
Southern Alps Brace for 50cm+ Snow Blast Before Easter
Updated April 16, 2025: Heavy snow hits southern Alps with up to 20" (50cm) expected by Easter—plus rising avalanche risk and major resort closures.
New Lift Will Access Australia’s New Highest Lift-Served Point
The new Mt Perisher 6 chairlift currently under construction at Australia’s largest ski area will not only increase capacity on the route by 60%, but also take skiers up to Australia’s new highest lift-served point at 2,042m.
French Ski Areas Announce 2025 Summer Ski Plans
Three French ski areas have announced their opening plans in May, June and July after the winter season ends on May 4th.