Swiss village left almost completely in ruins after glacier collapse
One person missing and 90% of Swiss village Blatten destroyed after glacier collapsed down into the valley.
Rhiannon James
New Zealand Forecast Promises Up to 30cm Snow Ahead of Weekend
Updated May 28, 2025: Southern Hemisphere snow season stirs—Whakapapa opens Saturday, Mt. Hutt delays, Chile scores 19" fresh snow, and Aussie resorts eye June 7th start.
Arizona Snowbowl Breaks Records With First-Ever June Opening in 80+ Years
Updated May 28, 2025: Nearly 10 feet of snow still buries Timberline, Arizona Snowbowl opens in June for the first time ever - the summer skiing season is heating up! Read more here.
Fresh Snow Hits Scandinavian Glaciers - Up to 30cm Reported at Galdhøpiggen
Updated May 28, 2025: Fresh snow in Scandinavia, summer skiing returns to Italy, and glacier slopes stay open—Europe’s high-altitude season isn’t done yet.
Les 2 Alpes Boasts Europe’s Deepest Snowpack as Season Nears End
Updated May 21, 2025: Les 2 Alpes still offers Europe’s deepest snowpack (108”), while Norway’s glaciers brace for heavy snowfall—up to 8” daily. Will Fonna open this season?
Portillo’s 41cm Dump Sets Stage for Chile’s Imminent Season Start
Updated May 21, 2025: Southern Hemisphere snow season nears! Portillo gets 41cm (16") pre-season dump, Aussie resorts fire up snowmaking, and NZ’s Mt Hutt preps for early opening.
Arizona Snowbowl Makes History With Longest Season Ever at 185 Days
Updated May 21, 2025: North America’s ski season isn’t over yet! Arizona Snowbowl hits a record 185-day season, Beartooth Basin reopens, and late snow dumps 20" (50cm) in the Rockies.
Snowboarding in Serbia: How Kopaonik Made Me a Winter Sports Convert
Welcome to my travel diary! Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to
Snowfall at Mt Hutt Marks Winter's Arrival in the Southern Hemisphere
Updated May 7, 2025: Snowfall hits the Southern Hemisphere - marking winter's arrival with 80 cm (31”) of snow in Mt Hutt, while Australia’s Corin Forest opens early.
Midwest Perseveres as Michigan’s Boyne Mountain Targets Memorial Day
Updated May 7, 2025: North America leads the ski scene with around 20 U.S. resorts still open. Incredible spring conditions, weekend-only ops, and extended seasons to lookward to - get the full forecast here.
Les 2 Alpes Hosts World Rookie Tour Amid Europe’s Best Spring Conditions
Updated May 7, 2025: Only 10 ski areas remain open in Europe! Don’t miss glacier skiing, midnight sun slopes, and fresh snowfall updates. Read the full report here.
Brian Head Sets Record-Breaking Season With 181 Days of Skiing
Updated April 30, 2025: North America holds strong with over 30 ski areas still spinning lifts—snowy peaks in the West, deep bases in the Midwest, and sunny spring turns coast to coast.