Fresh Snowfall In the Alps
Ski areas in the Alps are celebrating the first significant fresh snowfall of September, with accumulations of up to 20cm (8") reported.
Patrick Thorne
Hintertux Park Opening In Just 3 Weeks
Although most summer ski areas in the Alps remain closed as glaciers still have little or no snow cover after the hot summer, the formerly year-round resort of Hintertux is gearing up for its 22nd annual Park Opening in just three weeks.
Glacier Skiing Resumes In The Alps
Italy’s Passo Stelvio glacier has reopened to skiers this weekend, following a welcome drop in temperatures that finally allowed the surface to refreeze and stabilize after a mid‑August shutdown.
New Zealand Ski Area Extends Season
New Zealand’s largest ski area, Cardrona Alpine Resort, has announced that it is extending its season by a week. It is now set to stay open until Sunday October 18.
Summer Snowfall In Canada
Ski areas in Western Canada have been reporting fresh snowfall in the final days of summer, raising pre-season excitement levels.
Italian Village Brings Summer Snow to Its Centre
Italy’s high-altitude 2026 winter Olympic hosts Livigno has staged it’s annual ‘Gara da li Contrada’ summer cross-country ski event creating a 1km track through the village with snow stockpiled from last winter.
Up To 50cm Of Snowfall in New Zealand
New Zealand’s ski areas are celebrating a big snowfall boost just before the start of meteorological spring, …kind of. On the upside, resorts reported up to 50cm (20”) of fresh snow, but they also saw gales at times and heavy rain following the snow in some case.
Summer Snow in Nevada
Nevada's Sky Tavern ski area has become the latest in a growing number worldwide to try an all-weather using snowmaking machine to make snow in summer.
Robert Redford’s Sundance Adding More Terrain, New Lift
The Utah ski area founded i by the late great Robert Redford, that has always tried to steer a path between authenticity and decency and business realities, has announced its adding 100 acres of new terrain, accessed by a new high-speed quad this winter.
New Shredfest From Team Behind “World’s Largest On-Snow Snowboard Test Event”
A new on-snow get-together for everyone who loves snowboarding has been announced for the Austrian Alps at the start of the upcoming 26-27 season. The RideON – Shredfest Hochfügen is being launched by the organisers of, “world’s largest on-snow snowboard industry test event.”
South American Ski Area Extends Season After Huge Snowfalls
Chile’s Portillo ski area has announced it is extending its 2026 season by several week into mid-October after massive snowfalls over the past month.
2026 Summer Skiing Ends Across the Northern Hemisphere as Passo Stelvio Last To Shut Down
The Northern Hemisphere’s last remaining summer ski area, Passo Stelvio in Italy, has temporarilly suspended operations due to extreme heat impacting snow cover, marking the first time in modern skiing history that no outdoor lift‑served summer skiing is available anywhere north of the equator.