Access Road to Ski Portillo in Chile Closed For 26 Days Straight
Access to the iconic ski resort of Portillo in Chile by road has now been closed for what’s thought to be and unprecedented four straight weeks.
Global Weekly Snow Roundup #326
Weekly Snow News for the Global snow scene, updated 7 August 2026: South American slopes open after huge snowfalls, New Zealand posts best conditions of season so far, Australian areas open most terrain of 2026, northern hemisphere down to two outdoor areas still open.
Northern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #326
Weekly Snow News for the Northern Hemisphere, updated 7 July 2026: Two European glacier ski areas remain open despite freezing levels above 4,000m (13,100ft), while the only lift-served snow slope in North America currently open is indoors.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #326
Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 7 August 2026: South American slopes reopen after huge snowfalls, while New Zealand ski areas report best conditions of season so far and larger Australian ski centres report most terrain open of season so far.
This Winter’s El Niño, The Facts & The Fiction
With a so-called “Super El Niño” forecast to have a significant effect on the regions around the Pacific this winter, the question skiers are asking is simple: book now or wait, and where are the best odds?
Portillo Re-Opens To Guests Arriving By Helicopter
Chile’s famous Portillo ski resort is reported to have re-opened to guests arriving by helicopter after being cut off by road for more than two weeks by over 6m/20 feet of snowfall.
Zermatt Temporarily Suspends Summer Skiing
Zermatt, home to the highest lift-served ski slopes in Europe and the only ski area still left aiming to operate skiing 365 days a year, has announced the temporary closure of summer skiing for visitors on the Theodul Glacier.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #325
Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 30 July 2026: South America’s remarkable comeback continues with resorts topping 6m (20ft) of snowfall, while New Zealand gains 40cm (16") and Australia battles another warm week.
Global Weekly Snow Roundup #325
Weekly Snow News for the Global snow scene, updated 30 July 2026: South America tops global headlines with over 6m (20ft) of snowfall, while New Zealand nears full operations and Australia finally receives 10–15cm (4–6") of fresh snow.
Northern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #325
Weekly Snow News for Northern Hemisphere, updated 30 July 2026: Four European glacier ski areas remain open despite freezing levels above 4,000m (13,100ft), while North America looks ahead to the 2026–27 season.
Portillo Storm Snowfall Total Passes 5m / 17 Feet
A snow storm that has now continued for nine days has taken Chilean ski resort Portillo to a snowfall total of 5.2 metres (17 feet) so far, with more snow forecast.
Then There Was One …Year-Round Outdoor Ski Centre Left
The closure of Austria’s Hintertux glacier for a 6-10 week summer break earlier this week means that the world now only has one year-round outdoor ski area left - The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise above Zermatt.