Australia Set for 60cm Storm Surge as July Snow Begins
Updated 9th July 2025: Snow dumps hit Argentina, Cardrona unveils NZ’s biggest ski area, and Aussie resorts brace for 2 feet (60cm) more—click for full breakdown!
Chile
US Group Aiming To Take Full Control of “3 Valleys of The Andes”
Mountain Capital Partners (MCP), the third largest US ski area operator in terms of number of properties owned, wants to take a controlling stake in Andacor which owns 4 Chilean ski area including the two in the linked Tres Valles area, the Andes' largest ski domain, that MCP don't already own.
Mt Hutt Leads NZ with Deepest Base and 90% Terrain Now Open
Updated July 2, 2025: Chile hits 100% open with 70 miles of runs, Aussie resorts break 1-metre base, and Argentina remains the coldest—but barely skiable.
Massive Snowfall Blankets Chile: Up to 2 Metres Hits Andes Resorts
Updated June 25, 2025: Chile dumps up to 80" of fresh powder, Aussie resorts hit 55% open, and NZ’s Mt Hutt leads with 80% terrain—epic season start!
More South American Ski Areas Open After Up To 2m/80” Of Snowfall
The snowfall was a little late coming but the past week has brought up to two-metres (80”) of snowfall to the Andes leading most of the ski areas in Chile to open now for their 2025 seasons.
South America’s 2025 Ski Season Gets Underway As Snowstorm Hits
Chile’s Valle Nevado is opening a little earlier than expected, this Friday 13 June. It’s the first in Chile and believed to be the first in South America to open for winter 2025.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #251
(Updated 24 July 2024) A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #249
(Updated 10 July 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #248
(Updated 3 July 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #247
(Updated 28 June 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.
More Huge Snowfalls in South America
Whilst recently opened ski areas in Australia and New Zealand struggle for snow cover, across the Pacific resorts in Argentina and Chile are reporting more huge snowfalls, with some receiving over a metre (nearly 4 feet) in 24 hours.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #245
(Updated 12 June 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.