Global Weekly Snow Roundup #333
Weekly Global Snow News, updated 17 September 2026: Second Italian glacier opens for 26-27, snow in the Rockies, last Australian resort still open for 2026 season closing Friday.
El Niño Update: This Event Could Be Historic. Here's What It May Mean For Snow
As the Northern Hemisphere snow season approaches, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has updated its outlook for the strengthening El Niño. Here we cut through the media hype and look at what the emerging patterns could mean for mountain snowfall this winter.
A-Basin Celebrating Big 8-0
Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin ski area turns 80 this year and has celebrations planned.
The ski area, one of the world’s highest at 2 miles above sea level, is also one of the most snow sure with a season that can last from October to June, sometimes July.
New €155m Les Grands Montets Lift Begins Opening This Winter
Closed since the devastating 2018 fire, the first part of the flagship new Grands Montets lift above Argentière in the Chamonix Valley is set to open this December.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #332
Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 17 September 2026: Chile’s Corralco posting world's deepest snow. New Zealand reports more fresh snowfall and last Australian resort still open will close on 25th.
Global Weekly Snow Roundup #332
Weekly Global Snow News, updated 17 September 2026: South America posting world's deepest snow depths, more snowfall in, Last Australian resort calls time on season, snow in US, glacier ski areas reopening in Europe.
Northern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #332
Weekly Snow News for Northern Hemisphere, updated 17 September 2026: Heavy September snowfall in North America's Northwest. Wraps come off glaciers and stockpiled snow ahead of season in Alps and Scandinavia.
Kitzbühel Announces 26/27 Ski Season Kicking Off 6 November
Kitzbühel has announced that its 26-27 season will kick off on 6th November, as usual it’s likely to be the first non-glacier resort in the Alps to open.
Fresh Snowfall In the Alps
Ski areas in the Alps are celebrating the first significant fresh snowfall of September, with accumulations of up to 20cm (8") reported.
Global Weekly Snow Roundup #331
Weekly Global Snow News, updated 10 September 2026: South America reaches 4.7m (16ft) snow depths, while New Zealand thrives, Australia struggles and summer skiing resumes in the Alps.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #331
Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 10 September 2026: Chile’s Corralco nears 5m (16ft) of snow, while New Zealand offers 90–100% terrain and Australia’s season collapses.
Northern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #331
Weekly Snow News for Northern Hemisphere, updated 10 September 2026: Passo Stelvio reopens after three weeks, while cooler temperatures and fresh high-altitude dustings signal improving glacier conditions.