Portillo Storm Snowfall Total Passes 5m / 17 Feet
A snow storm that has now continued for nine days has taken Chilean ski resort Portillo to a snowfall total of 5.2 metres (17 feet) so far, with more snow forecast.
Then There Was One …Year-Round Outdoor Ski Centre Left
The closure of Austria’s Hintertux glacier for a 6-10 week summer break earlier this week means that the world now only has one year-round outdoor ski area left - The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise above Zermatt.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #324
Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 23 July 2026: Andes resorts receive over 3m (10ft) of snowfall, transforming South American conditions, while New Zealand thrives and Australia steadily expands terrain through snowmaking.
Northern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #324
Weekly Snow News for Northern Hemisphere, updated 23 July 2026: Saas-Fee launches the 2026–27 season as Europe’s first opener, while North America’s last lift-served skiing ends and glacier terrain continues shrinking.
Global Weekly Snow Roundup #324
Weekly Snow News for World, updated 23 July 2026: South America’s 2026 season roars back with over 4m (13ft) of snowfall, while Saas-Fee opens and North America’s last lift-served skiing ends.
America’s Next Indoor Snow Centre Takes Shape
Construction of a new indoor snow centre for skiers, boarders and tubers appears to be making good progress at Heritage Farm in Wayne County, West Virginia.
Over 2.7m (9 Feet) Of Snowfall in 48 Hours as Super Storm Hits Andes
A powerful winter storm which could be the biggest in several years has begun hammering the central Andes, delivering extraordinary snowfall and forcing authorities to shut down key mountain roads before conditions deteriorate further.
Northern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #323
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 16 July 2026: Extreme Alpine heat above 4,000m (13,000ft) forces Tignes to close early, while Hintertux retains the Northern Hemisphere’s most skiable terrain despite rapid snowmelt.
Global Weekly Snow Roundup #323
Weekly Snow News for World, updated 16 July 2026: New Zealand leads global snow conditions after major snowfall, Australia improves, Andes storms arrive, while Alpine valleys exceed +30°C (86°F) despite limited northern summer skiing.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #323
Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 16 July 2026: New Zealand's 1m+ (40"+) snowfall delivers near full operations, while major Andes snowstorms promise several metres (6ft+) and Australian conditions steadily improve.
Colorado Resort Adding 7 New Trails in Expert Terrain
Colorado's Purgatory Resort is moving ahead with one of its most ambitious terrain expansions in years as construction accelerates on Colorado Couloir, a new triple chairlift rising from the Gelande parking area to reach expert terrain in the upper mountain and accessing 7 new trails.
Narvik’s Huge Upgrades Ahead of 2029 World Championships Due To Be Completed Next Winter
Major improvements to the northerly Narvik ski area (Narvikfjellet) on Norway’s coast up in the Arctic Circle are due for completion during the upcoming 2026-27 season.