Snow News Asia Weekly Roundup #234 Japan's ski areas have experienced something of a final blast (or hopefully perhaps not yet final), with some of the biggest snowfalls of recent months in the last week.
Snow News North America Weekly Roundup #234 A colder and snowy end to March than in recent weeks across much of North America. It's been snowing hard on the East Coast bringing a boom in late-season skiers, according to local media reports, enjoying up to three feet (90cm) of fresh snowfall over the past week.
Snow News Europe Weekly Roundup #234 It’s pre-Easter week, and after a rather quiet week before this, things have turned a little wintery in many parts of the world now that springtime is officially here.
Avalanche High Avalanche Danger in Southern Alps After 60cm Snowfalls The avalanche danger has jumped from level 2 ('moderate') to a ‘high’ level 4 on the scale to 5 at ski areas across the region after several reported over two-feet (60 cm) of snowfall in about 24 hours on Tuesday-Wednesday this week.
Resort News Lift Accessed Skiing Returning to Africa What's believed to be Africa's only operating outdoor ski area is making much of its slopes re-opening in full in 2024.
North America Snowy Ending to North American East Coast Ski Season Ski areas in Eastern Canada and USA are reporting bumper snowfalls in the build up to the Easter Holiday period.
Snow News Asia Weekly Roundup #233 (Updated 20 March 2024) A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for Asia's winter sports destinations.
Snow News Europe Weekly Roundup #233 (Updates 20 March 2024) A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for Europe's winter sports destinations.
Snow News North America Weekly Roundup #233 (Updated 20 March 2024) A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for North America's winter sports destinations.
Scotland Mostly All-Weather Snow for Scottish Easter Holidays (Probably) Although there’s some hope that “winter’s not over” it looks like skiing in Scotland over the upcoming Easter holiday fortnight will be largely restricted to small areas maintained by all-weather snowmaking machines, or limited high-altitude touring.
Safety Terrain Traps and Safety Tips for Spring Skiing Spring skiing brings a unique beauty to the mountains. Yet, as the snow warms, avalanche danger changes significantly. Understanding this risk is crucial for maximizing safety on the slopes.
Site Tips Elevate Your Adventure: a Guide to our Terrain Maps Access to detailed mapping is a big part of outdoor sports, whether it's hiking, backcountry skiing or snowboarding or simply navigating to the nearest bar or restaurant to relax and reflect on a day in the snow. Maps have been the essence of Snow-Forecast.com since our inception back in 2000.