Cold Front Brings Early Elevation Snow to Western North America
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 17 September 2025: Cooler air brings first visible high-elevation snow; modest accumulations expected (3–9 cm / 1–3").
North America
Final Lifts Shut at Timberline, Copper Hosts Summer Park, and Forecasts Hint at a Snowier Winter Ahead
Updated August 27, 2025: U.S. ski season ends after nine months, Copper Mountain's terrain park stays open, and hopes rise for a snowier 2025–26 with La Niña brewing. Read the full report here.
Norway’s Galdhøpiggen Shuts Until September After Summer Snow Loss
Updated August 20, 2025: Only three Alpine glaciers remain open, Scandinavia shuts down till autumn, and North America’s nine-month ski season ends. Read the full report here.
Only Five Ski Centres Left Open in Entire Northern Hemisphere
Updated August 8, 2025: Fresh Alpine snow tops 10 cm (4"), Hintertux shuts unexpectedly, and only five Northern Hemisphere ski areas remain open as summer tightens its grip. Read the full report here.
Beartooth Basin Closes Suddenly After Just 3 Weeks Back in Action
Updated June 18, 2025: Mammoth and A-Basin end epic 7-month runs; just two U.S. ski spots still open—don’t miss your final summer turns!
Copper Mountain's Hike Park Drops In – 15 Features Open All Summer
Updated June 11: Final runs at Mammoth and A-Basin this weekend! Timberline, Beartooth & Copper keep summer turns alive—plus new hike park fun.
Mammoth’s Final Week: 7.5-Month Season Ends June 15
Updated June 4: Mammoth Mountain remains open with 50” (125 cm) of snow, Beartooth Basin reopens after two years, and Arapahoe Basin targets mid-June skiing.
Arizona Snowbowl Breaks Records With First-Ever June Opening in 80+ Years
Updated May 28, 2025: Nearly 10 feet of snow still buries Timberline, Arizona Snowbowl opens in June for the first time ever - the summer skiing season is heating up! Read more here.
Arizona Snowbowl Makes History With Longest Season Ever at 185 Days
Updated May 21, 2025: North America’s ski season isn’t over yet! Arizona Snowbowl hits a record 185-day season, Beartooth Basin reopens, and late snow dumps 20" (50cm) in the Rockies.
Midwest Perseveres as Michigan’s Boyne Mountain Targets Memorial Day
Updated May 7, 2025: North America leads the ski scene with around 20 U.S. resorts still open. Incredible spring conditions, weekend-only ops, and extended seasons to lookward to - get the full forecast here.
Brian Head Sets Record-Breaking Season With 181 Days of Skiing
Updated April 30, 2025: North America holds strong with over 30 ski areas still spinning lifts—snowy peaks in the West, deep bases in the Midwest, and sunny spring turns coast to coast.
Fewer than 50 North American resorts remain open as spring takes hold
Updated April 23, 2025: Spring sun, slushy snow—and surprise powder! Up to 15" (37 cm) fell in the Rockies, and Timberline’s 12-foot (375 cm) base still holds strong.