Global Weekly Snow Roundup #330
Global Weekly Snow News, updated 3 September 2026: Chile’s snowpack tops 4m (160"), while New Zealand gains 50cm (20") and Australia’s spring conditions sharply reduce open terrain.
New Zealand Ski Area Extends Season
New Zealand’s largest ski area, Cardrona Alpine Resort, has announced that it is extending its season by a week. It is now set to stay open until Sunday October 18.
Summer Snowfall In Canada
Ski areas in Western Canada have been reporting fresh snowfall in the final days of summer, raising pre-season excitement levels.
Italian Village Brings Summer Snow to Its Centre
Italy’s high-altitude 2026 winter Olympic hosts Livigno has staged it’s annual ‘Gara da li Contrada’ summer cross-country ski event creating a 1km track through the village with snow stockpiled from last winter.
Up To 50cm Of Snowfall in New Zealand
New Zealand’s ski areas are celebrating a big snowfall boost just before the start of meteorological spring, …kind of. On the upside, resorts reported up to 50cm (20”) of fresh snow, but they also saw gales at times and heavy rain following the snow in some case.
Northern Hemisphere Weekly Snow News #329
Weekly Snow News for Northern Hemisphere, updated 27 August 2026: Alpine glaciers see light 10cm (4") top-ups and welcome sub-freezing nights, though ski areas remain closed.
Global Weekly Snow Roundup #329
Weekly Snow News for World, updated 27 August 2026: Chile and Argentina impress with deep cover, Las Leñas boasting 3m (10ft) of snow.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #329
Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 27 August 2026: Chile leads with Corralco's world-deepest base of 153/319cm (61/128"), while New Zealand posts the region's strongest conditions.
Summer Snow in Nevada
Nevada's Sky Tavern ski area has become the latest in a growing number worldwide to try an all-weather using snowmaking machine to make snow in summer.
Robert Redford’s Sundance Adding More Terrain, New Lift
The Utah ski area founded i by the late great Robert Redford, that has always tried to steer a path between authenticity and decency and business realities, has announced its adding 100 acres of new terrain, accessed by a new high-speed quad this winter.
New Shredfest From Team Behind “World’s Largest On-Snow Snowboard Test Event”
A new on-snow get-together for everyone who loves snowboarding has been announced for the Austrian Alps at the start of the upcoming 26-27 season. The RideON – Shredfest Hochfügen is being launched by the organisers of, “world’s largest on-snow snowboard industry test event.”
Global Weekly Snow Roundup #328
Weekly Global Snow News, updated 20 August 2026: The Northern Hemisphere has no outdoor lift-served skiing, while Argentina’s Marte chair opens and Southern Hemisphere resorts continue posting strong conditions.