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.
Snowstorm Hits Pyrenees as Spring Weather Arrives in Europe
Updated March 5, 2025: Spring sunshine dominates across Europe, but heavy snow is expected in the Pyrenees. Will the Alps catch up with more snow?
Powder Returns: Fresh Snowfall and Storms Transform North America’s Ski Resorts
Updated March 5, 2025: Fresh snow hits the Rockies with up to 20” (50cm) at Snowbird, while California braces for a 16” (40cm) dump.
Japan's Snowpack Update: Record-Setting Depths & Fresh Powder Ahead
Updated March 5, 2025: Japan’s deepest snowpack just hit 790cm (311”). While some bases settle, fresh snow is coming—expect up to 15cm (6”) daily this week.
Former Virus Epicentre Now Has More Indoor Snow Centres Than Any Other City
The Chinese city of Wuhan in the country’s Hubei province has gone from being world famous as the place where the COVID-19 pandemic (probably) began in late 2019, to less well known as the city with more indoor snow centres than any other. It has four of them, all opened in the past three years.
Tignes To Ski & Party Into May
The high-altitude French resort of Tignes has announced a string of season-ending events over the three weeks from the easter weekend through to its closing day in early May.
From Deep Powder to Spring Slush: Japan’s Ski Season Sees Mixed Conditions
Updated February 26, 2025: Japan’s snow season soars with Tengendai Kogen topping 7m (23 feet) and Niseko 100% open. Get the latest snowfall updates now.
Scandinavia Leads with 50cm Snowfall as Alps Stay Mostly Dry
Updated February 26, 2025: Snowfall returns across Europe with Scandinavia receiving up to 50cm (20”) and the Pyrenees seeing significant fresh snow. Read the full report here.
Storms Dump Fresh Snow Across Western US as East Stays Mild
Updated February 26, 2025: Snow is piling up across North America - from massive dumps in the Rockies and Pacific Northwest to rising base depths in California. Read the full report here to find out where it's all happening.
Deepest Snow In Japan Passes 7 Metres (23 Feet)
The deepest snow stat being reported from Japan has now passed 7 metres (23 feet), the deepest reported by a ski area anywhere in the world for several years.