Southern Hemisphere

Portillo’s 41cm Dump Sets Stage for Chile’s Imminent Season 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

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.

Pre-2025-Season Snowfall in Southern Hemisphere

Southern Hemisphere

Pre-2025-Season Snowfall in Southern Hemisphere

Ski areas on three continents across the southern hemisphere have been reporting fresh snowfall ahead of the 2025 season, which is now only a month away.

Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #263

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

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

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.

Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #260

Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #260

(Updated 25 September 2024) A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.

South American Resort Extends Snowtastic Season By 2 Weeks

Southern Hemisphere

South American Resort Extends Snowtastic Season By 2 Weeks

Chile’s Valle Nevado is extending its season by two weeks and will now remain open for skiing until October 20, 2024.

Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #259

Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #259

(Updated 18 September 2024) A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.

24-25 Snowboard World Cup Tour Starting in Southern Hemisphere This Week (Hopefully)

24-25 Snowboard World Cup Tour Starting in Southern Hemisphere This Week (Hopefully)

Qualifying for the first event of the 2024/25 FIS Snowboard Park & Pipe season tomorrow was due to got started in New Zealand today, Thursday 29th August. However strong winds as well as rain and snow have hampered the planned start of the event.

Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #256

Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #256

(Updated 28 August 2024) A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.

Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #255

Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #255

(Updated 21 August 2024) A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.