Portillo Re-Opens To Guests Arriving By Helicopter
Chile’s famous Portillo ski resort is reported to have re-opened to guests arriving by helicopter after being cut off by road for more than two weeks by over 6m/20 feet of snowfall.
Zermatt Temporarily Suspends Summer Skiing
Zermatt, home to the highest lift-served ski slopes in Europe and the only ski area still left aiming to operate skiing 365 days a year, has announced the temporary closure of summer skiing for visitors on the Theodul Glacier.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #325
Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 30 July 2026: South America’s remarkable comeback continues with resorts topping 6m (20ft) of snowfall, while New Zealand gains 40cm (16") and Australia battles another warm week.
Global Weekly Snow Roundup #325
Weekly Snow News for the Global snow scene, updated 30 July 2026: South America tops global headlines with over 6m (20ft) of snowfall, while New Zealand nears full operations and Australia finally receives 10–15cm (4–6") of fresh snow.
Northern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #325
Weekly Snow News for Northern Hemisphere, updated 30 July 2026: Four European glacier ski areas remain open despite freezing levels above 4,000m (13,100ft), while North America looks ahead to the 2026–27 season.
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.