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!
New Zealand
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!
Valle Nevado Opens With 60cm, Chillán Gets Whopping 1.2m Dump
Updated June 18: Massive snowfalls slam the Andes and Australia—up to 4 feet (1.2m) in Chile—launching one of the strongest Southern Hemisphere ski starts in years.
Australia Blasts Into Season With Up to 90cm of Powder in Huge Storm
Updated June 11, 2025: Southern Hemisphere ski season launches with Australia’s biggest storm in years, 3 feet of powder, and lifts spinning from Lesotho to New Zealand.
Mt Hutt Delays Again as Storm Looms Over New Zealand’s Southern Alps
Updated June 4, 2025: Southern Hemisphere winter begins in earnest, with snowfall forecasts and ski areas in Australia and Chile preparing to open for the 2025 season this weekend.
New Zealand Forecast Promises Up to 30cm Snow Ahead of Weekend
Updated May 28, 2025: Southern Hemisphere snow season stirs—Whakapapa opens Saturday, Mt. Hutt delays, Chile scores 19" fresh snow, and Aussie resorts eye June 7th start.
Portillo’s 41cm Dump Sets Stage for Chile’s Imminent Season Start
Updated May 21, 2025: Southern Hemisphere snow season nears! Portillo gets 41cm (16") pre-season dump, Aussie resorts fire up snowmaking, and NZ’s Mt Hutt preps for early opening.
Snowfall at Mt Hutt Marks Winter's Arrival in the Southern Hemisphere
Updated May 7, 2025: Snowfall hits the Southern Hemisphere - marking winter's arrival with 80 cm (31”) of snow in Mt Hutt, while Australia’s Corin Forest opens early.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #263
(Updated 16 October 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #262
(Updated 9 October 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #261
(Updated 2 October 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.