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.
2026 Freeride World Tour Launches This Week At Spain’s Baqueira Beret
The FIS Freeride World Tour, sponsored by Peak Performance, launches its 2026 season in Baqueira Beret, the renowned resort in Spain’s Val d’Aran and Valls d’Àneu.
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.
High Avalanche Danger Follows Huge Snowfalls in The Alps and Pyrenees
After three days of snowfall in the Alps and Pyrenees (with rain, sleet and gales in the mix for many areas), several resorts are claiming totals of more than 1.5 metres (five feet), and many more 50-100cm (20-40”).
“Epic” Conditions in Scotland
Ski areas in Scotland have been reporting conditions they described as "Epic" after cold weather, enough fresh snowfall to open runs beyond the machine-made snow areas, and a lack of strong winds came together in a rare combination of the elements to deliver near perfect conditions.
Go Ahead For UK’s New Largest Indoor Snow Centre
A decade-old plan to build the UK’s new longest indoor ski slope have been approved, apparently meaning construction can now finally go ahead.
US & Canada Weekly Snow Roundup #296
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated January 7, 2026: Deep freezes hit the East and Midwest while Pacific storms bring two feet of snow to Tahoe.
Japan Weekly Snow Roundup #296
Weekly Snow News for Japan, updated 7 January 2026: Niseko and Kiroro see significant accumulation amid unsettled conditions and fluctuating freezing levels on Honshu.
Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #296
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 7 January 2026: Eastern Europe and Scandinavia see significant fresh snow as the Alps prepare for a return to wintry conditions.
Telluride Ski Patrol Strike In Second Week
Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado closed indefinitely on 27 December after its ski patrollers walked out in a dispute over wages, safety and staff retention. The resort has announced it will reopen limited terrain on Monday, but it appears the strike is currently continuing.
Big Decision on UK’s New Biggest Indoor Snow Slope Expected Next Week
Plans for the major indoor ski slope and leisure resort at Rhydycar West in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, are returning to councillors in January after the Welsh Government confirmed it would not call in the application.