US Set To Be Home To World’s New Highest Ski Lift
The US looks set to become the new home of the world’s highest ski lift after Colorado’s Copper Mountain got the go ahead from the White River National Forest to expand its ski area.
Mammoth Mountain Back on Top with Deepest Snow in North America
Updated March 19, 2025: California gets buried in 5 feet (1.5m) of snow. Jackson Hole surpasses 400" (10m) this season. More powder coming for Western Canada - click for details.
60cm Snowfall Blankets Europe, Creating Prime Powder Conditions
Updated March 19, 2025: Europe’s ski season is thriving, with up to 60cm (2ft) of fresh snow blankets the Alps, powdery peaks and sunny skies. More snow is incoming — click for details!
Japan’s Deepest Snowpack Starts to Drop from 7.8m Peak
Updated March 19, 2025: Japan’s deepest snowpack at Tengendai Kogen (770cm/308") may have peaked. Happo-one still holds 600cm (240"), but spring warmth is taking over. Read more here.
39% of Glacial Ice in Central Europe Lost in 23 Years With Thaw Rate Accelerating Fast
39% of Central Europe's glacial ice has disappeared in just 23 years between 2000 and 2023. The melting rate has also accelerating significantly since 2012, according to a new study.
Over A Metre (40”) Of Snowfall in 24 Hours At Californian Ski Area
California has had some huge snowfalls, as forecast, over the last 24 hours.
Japan’s Deepest Snowpack Grows as Tengendai Kogen Hits 780cm
Updated March 12, 2025: Japan’s deepest snowpack at Tengendai Kogen hits 780cm (312")! Nozawa Onsen hovers near 400cm (160")—more snow expected this week. Click for the full report.
Spring Creeps In as Midwest and East Face Warmer, Mixed Conditions
Updated March 12, 2025: Utah just posted the world’s biggest snowfalls last week—over four feet (1.2m)! More powder is coming to the West. Click for details!
Scotland struggles as warm spell forces ski centre to close for the season
Updated March 12, 2025: Fresh snowfall blankets the Alps, Pyrenees, and Scandinavia, with up to 40cm (16") in some areas! Unsettled weather continues—rain, sleet, and sunshine mix. Read more here.
Snowmaking in Saudi Arabia As Ski Resort Construction Gathers Pace
Test snowmaking has taken place at Saudi Arabia’s new Trojena ski resort as the development continues to take shape.
Future Of Planned Indoor Snow Centre For Wales Hangs In Balance
The development of a long-planned £300m indoor snow centre for Rhydcar West near Merthyr Tydfil in Wales currently looks uncertain after local council officials recommended the plans be rejected.
$10 Million Reward for Ex-Olympic Snowboarder Accused Of Going From Shedding to Dealing Powder
The FBI have offered a $10m reward for information leading to the arrest of a former Olympic snowboarder who is now accused of drug dealing and multiple murders.