Japan Weekly Snow Roundup #298
Weekly Snow News for Japan, updated 21 January 2026: Japan leads global snowfall again, with 1m (40") in 72 hours on Hokkaido and heavy, cold powder spreading into Honshu.
Rhiannon James
North America Weekly Snow Roundup #298
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 21 January 2026: Lake-effect snow boosts Midwest and Northeast, while Western regions stay dry, sunny and unseasonably mild.
Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #298
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 21 January 2026: Scandinavian and Pyrenean resorts lead snowfall totals, while Alps stay cold, dry and largely sunny with excellent piste conditions.
North America Weekly Snow Roundup #297
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 15 January 2026: California nears full opening after seven-foot storms, while Rockies and Northeast enjoy long-awaited midwinter snow.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #297
Weekly Snow News for the Southern Hemisphere, updated 15 January 2026: Summer conditions dominate, with only limited high-altitude snowmaking and maintenance operations underway.
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.
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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.