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.
Rhiannon James
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.
Argentina Awaits Much-Needed 40cm Snowfall After Patchy Midwinter
Updated August 20, 2025: Australia readies for a foot (30cm) of snow, Argentina’s Andes eye 15" (42cm), and New Zealand holds deepest base worldwide. Read the full report here.
Cerro Castor Leads Argentina With 80% Open Slopes Amid Patchy Coverage
Updated August 13, 2025: NZ scores 20" fresh, Aussie resorts near 100% open, Chile boasts S. Hemisphere’s deepest base, while Argentina still battles thin cover.
Timberline to End Nine-Month Season This Weekend
Updated August 13, 2025: Only five Northern Hemisphere ski centres remain—Saas-Fee holds deepest base (80"), Galdhøpiggen sees race training, Timberline nears end of 9-month season.
Only Five Ski Centres Left Open in Entire Northern Hemisphere
Updated August 8, 2025: Fresh Alpine snow tops 10 cm (4"), Hintertux shuts unexpectedly, and only five Northern Hemisphere ski areas remain open as summer tightens its grip. Read the full report here.
Perisher Hits 100% Operations as Australia Enjoys Best Winter in Years
Updated August 8, 2025: Chile’s Andes score up to a metre (40") of powder, Australia hits full operation, and Mt Hutt holds deepest Southern Hemisphere base. Read the full report here.
Coldest July Night Hits Glaciers: -12°C and Powder in the Alps
Updated July 30, 2025: Fresh snow dusts Lake Tahoe, Alpine glaciers score up to 40cm (16"), and Scandinavia clings to ski season.
Mt Hutt Holds Deepest Base in Southern Hemisphere with 95% Terrain Open
Updated July 30, 2025: Australia buried under 60cm (24") of snow, Argentina’s Andes awaken, and Chile eyes a metre (40") more. Read the full report here.