Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #297
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 15 January 2026: Heavy Alpine snowfalls bring 40–80cm (16–32") refreshes, raising avalanche danger before calmer, brighter mid-January conditions arrive.
Rhiannon James
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Spring Thaw Arrives — Last Runs and Fresh Top-Ups Across Southern Hemisphere Resorts
Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 17 September 2025: Late-season snow and top-ups keep Perisher and Chilean resorts deep while many Andes areas begin to close.
Early-Season Glaciers Open: Snow Returns to the Alps and Scandinavia
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 17 September 2025: Glacier openings and fresh high-altitude snow prime the Alps and Scandinavia for early-season training.
Cold Front Brings Early Elevation Snow to Western North America
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 17 September 2025: Cooler air brings first visible high-elevation snow; modest accumulations expected (3–9 cm / 1–3").
Australia, Chile and New Zealand Extend Ski Season with Fresh Snow
Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 10 September 2025: Fresh snow in New Zealand and Chile, while Australia’s Perisher maintains the world’s deepest snowpack at 220cm (87").
Fresh Alpine Snowfall Sparks Early Winter Excitement Across Europe
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 10 September 2025: Fresh snow refreshes Alpine glaciers while Scandinavia readies Levi and Ruka for early openings with snowfarming.
First Flakes Arrive in Colorado as Skiers Eye October Openings
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 10 September 2025: Early snow dusts the Rockies, Alaska and Midwest, hinting at an October start for some resorts.
Final Lifts Shut at Timberline, Copper Hosts Summer Park, and Forecasts Hint at a Snowier Winter Ahead
Updated August 27, 2025: U.S. ski season ends after nine months, Copper Mountain's terrain park stays open, and hopes rise for a snowier 2025–26 with La Niña brewing. Read the full report here.
Wintry Weather Lingers in Australia and New Zealand as August Nears End
Updated August 27, 2025: Australia forecast a foot (30cm) of snow, Argentina looks forward to a possible 15" (42cm), and New Zealand holds the deepest base worldwide - spring still feels far away! Read the full report here.
Alpine Glaciers Hold the Line as Northern Hemisphere Skiing Winds Down
Updated August 27, 2025: Only three Alpine glaciers remain skiable and Scandinavian skiing is mostly being put on hold until autumn. Read the full report here.
Norway’s Galdhøpiggen Shuts Until September After Summer Snow Loss
Updated August 20, 2025: Only three Alpine glaciers remain open, Scandinavia shuts down till autumn, and North America’s nine-month ski season ends. Read the full report here.