Southern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #281
Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 24 September 2025: Thredbo posts deepest snow worldwide at 195cm, while Chile plans October skiing amid spring thaw.
Nick Russill
Colorado’s First Taste of Winter Arrives with Rain and Mountain Snow
Colorado snow update: Early storm dusts Copper, Loveland and A-Basin with fresh snow, signalling ski season countdown just four weeks away.
Southern Hemisphere Ski Resorts Enjoy Strong Snowfall Into September
Weekly snow news for the Southern Hemisphere, Updated 3 September 2025: Australia tops global snow depth charts with bases over 2 m (6.5 ft), as storms boost New Zealand, Chile and Argentina conditions.
North America Counts Down to October Openings
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 3 September 2025: Copper Mountain closes its summer park, as Rockies and Taos report early-season dustings.
Autumn Snowfall Brings Early Promise for Alps Ski Season
Weekly Snow News for Europe. updated 3 September 2025: Early September snowfall above 2,500 m lifts Alpine glaciers, with Saas Fee and Zermatt leading limited but promising terrain.
Early Snowfall Sparks Excitement Ahead of Southern Hemisphere Ski Season
With Mt Hutt announcing an early opening and the Andes seeing major pre-season dumps, the Southern Hemisphere’s 2025 ski season is shaping up fast. Snowmaking ramps up in Australia as forecasts hint at more to come.
Spring Snow Still Falling: North America’s Season Holds On Into May
Nearly 20 ski areas remain open across the US and Canada, with late-season turns from California to Quebec. Arapahoe Basin eyes June, Arizona Snowbowl pushes 180 days, and fresh snowfall is still in the forecast for the Rockies.
Summer Snow and Glacier Closures: Europe’s Ski Season Nears the End
Skiing continues at a handful of high-altitude glacier resorts in the Alps and Scandinavia, but with temperatures rising and more closures looming, Europe’s 2025 ski season is fading fast. Midnight sun turns in Riksgränsen and late-season vertical in Les 2 Alpes offer rare spring highlights.
“Circle of Madness” – A Snow Sports Masterpiece that Pushes Limits and Redefines Greatness
Circle of Madness follows Markus Eder and Victor de Le Rue as they ride Alaska’s wild spines in a stunning ski and snowboard film. Directed by Christoph Thoresen and free on YouTube, it’s hailed as the snow sports film of the year—packed with insane lines and epic camaraderie.
ICE Trikes Full Fat : Riding Winter’s Wildest Terrain
Ride beyond the lifts. The ICE Trikes Full Fat is a snow-ready adventure trike built for deep powder, icy trails, and backcountry fun — born from a South Pole expedition and ready for year-round exploration.
Why Lindsey Vonn’s Final Race of the Season Meant So Much (To All of Us)
Lindsey Vonn’s emotional comeback ended with a historic second-place finish at Sun Valley — her first World Cup podium in seven years and a powerful reminder that age and adversity don’t define greatness.
Japan Weekly Roundup #278
Updated Jan 29: Japan’s epic snow continues! 50cm (20”) fresh now, over 1m (40”) coming next week. Hakuba boasts one of the world’s deepest bases! Read more →