Niseko Nears Season End With Just 10% of Terrain Still Open
* Deepest Snow on Earth Still in Yamagata, Despite Spring Melt
* Late-Season Snowfall
Southern Alps Brace for 50cm+ Snow Blast Before Easter
Updated April 16, 2025: Heavy snow hits southern Alps with up to 20" (50cm) expected by Easter—plus rising avalanche risk and major resort closures.
New Lift Will Access Australia’s New Highest Lift-Served Point
The new Mt Perisher 6 chairlift currently under construction at Australia’s largest ski area will not only increase capacity on the route by 60%, but also take skiers up to Australia’s new highest lift-served point at 2,042m.
French Ski Areas Announce 2025 Summer Ski Plans
Three French ski areas have announced their opening plans in May, June and July after the winter season ends on May 4th.
Colorado Resort Replacing 60 Year Old Chairlifts
Colorado’s Sunlight Mountain Resort, has announced the replacement of two of its three chairlifts. The new lifts will replace two double chairlifts that have been operating around six decades.
Tahoe Resorts Extend Season After Huge 4ft Storm
Updated April 9, 2025: Spring’s here, but winter roared back—up to 4ft (1.2m) of fresh snow in Tahoe, and Alta’s still buried with 116” (391cm) up top. Read more here.
Fresh Snow Lingers On Japan’s Upper Slopes As Spring Melt Creeps In
Updated April 9, 2025: Light snow still falling on Japan’s upper slopes, with 300" at Tengendai Kogen. Gassan’s summer season kicks off Friday. Read the full report here!
Scandinavia Sees Biggest Snow Totals Again, Up To 30cm Forecast This Week
Updated April 9, 2025: Spring sun dominates the Alps, but Scandinavia scores 12" of fresh snow and Sierra Nevada extends to May—click for Europe's full snow scene!
“Circle of Madness” – A Snow Sports Masterpiece that Pushes Limits and Redefines Greatness
Circle of Madness follows Markus Eder and Victor de Le Rue as they ride Alaska’s wild spines in a stunning ski and snowboard film. Directed by Christoph Thoresen and free on YouTube, it’s hailed as the snow sports film of the year—packed with insane lines and epic camaraderie.
Big Snowfalls Start April in US
Following huge snowfalls in California at the end of March, with some centres posting as much as four feet (1.2m) of snowfall, it's been the turn of The Rockies to report significant fresh snowfall in the first few days of April.
North American Ski Areas Extend Seasons & Slope Opening Hours
Ski areas in Canada and the USA have been announcing extensions to their seasons and, in some cases, longer slope opening hours daily, after big snowfalls in late March and early April.
Tengendai Kogen Still Tops Global Snow Depths Despite Recent Retreat
Updated April 2, 2025: Japan's ski resorts are cooling down after warm temps, with hefty snowfalls and record-breaking bases at Tengendai Kogen.