Global Weekly Snow Roundup #314
Weekly Global Snow News, updated 14 May 2026: Fresh snowfall in Argentina, Australia and Lesotho signals winter’s approach, while Japan maintains the world’s deepest snowpack.
North America Weekly Snow Roundup #314
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 14 May 2026: Colorado storm brings over 30cm (12”) snow, extending season as Canadian resorts near closure.
Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #314
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 14 May 2026: Alpine glaciers see fresh snow up to 10cm (4”), while Norway’s summer ski season begins.
Four New Quads For Three Canadian Resorts
Canada’s iconic “steep and deep” destination Fernie has announced that it will have two new high speed quad chairlifts installed ahead of the 2027-28 season. Two more quads are going in at Kimberley and Kicking Horse.
Canadian Resort Plans to Re-Open For Summer Ski Season
Sunshine Village, one of three Canadian ski areas that’s still open for its, but is due to end its25-26 season on May 18th, is considering reopening for a fortnight of summer skiing from June 20 to July 5.
North America Weekly Snow Roundup #313
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 8 May 2026: Colorado receives up to 90cm (36") snowfall as resorts extend late-season skiing into May.
Global Weekly Snow Roundup #313
Weekly Global Snow News, updated 8 May 2026: Fresh snowfall reaches Australia and the Andes as New Zealand ramps up snowmaking before winter.
Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #313
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 8 May 2026: Alpine glacier resorts continue into May after Les 2 Alpes received 20cm (8") of fresh snowfall.
US Skier Visits Drop Dramatically After Poor Snowfall Winter in the West
America's National Ski Areas Association, reports the country’s ski centres saw an estimated 52.6 million snowsports visits during the 25-26 season, a decline of approximately 9 million visits from last season and ranking 32nd out of 48 seasons on record.
Season’s End at 40 Resorts This Weekend, 20+ Open Later Into May
Around 40 of the 70+ ski areas still open in more than a dozen countries across the northern hemisphere end their 25-26 seasons this weekend having made it into May, but around two-dozen more will be staying open later into the month or beyond.
North America Weekly Snow Roundup #312
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 30 April 2026: Palisades gains a fortnight of extra skiing after 80" (2m) of April snow, while Arapahoe Basin shocks with an unusually early closure.
Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #312
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 30 April 2026: Europe's ski season winds down with around 50 areas still open, Ischgl reporting 210km of terrain and Scandinavia clinging to wintry conditions.