New Lift Accessing USA’s Biggest Vert
For this winter the capacity on the route of the former Cirque platter lift at Snowmass, which opens up the biggest lift-served vertical in the US, is set to double, as it transforms to a T-bar.
The Need to Tackle Racism in Outdoor Spaces
New research from Opening Up The Outdoors has found that for many people of colour, racism and discrimination continues to be a daily reality, even in outdoor spaces that should provide freedom, health, and belonging.
Exclusive Car Rental Discount – Save up to 10% with SIXT!
Save up to 10% on SIXT rentals worldwide as a Snow-Forecast user. Premium members enjoy added perks—perfect for safe, comfortable winter trips to ski resorts and snowy destinations.
North America Weekly Snow Roundup #284
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 15 October 2025: Mission Ridge 25cm (10"), Mammoth buried, Rockies snowmaking; BC and Alberta chalk multiple autumn snowfalls.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #284
Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 15 October 2025: Valle Nevado nears closure, Ruapehu continues, and Tasmania’s Mt Mawson reopens after spring snowfall.
Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #284
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 15 October 2025: Austria leads early openings; Alps turn wintry with 30–40cm (12–16") forecast and Scandinavia adds more lifts amid sub-zero nights.
Freeride World Tour Unveils 2026 Calendar with Alaska Return
The FIS Freeride World Tour (FWT) sponsored by Peak Performance has announced its 2026 calendar, revealing a six-stop series that blends iconic freeride destinations with fresh competitive formats.
Glading Terrain Provides Firewood For Native American Tribes at Sun Valley
Developed in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, BLM and the National Forest Foundation’s Wood For Life Program; Sun Valley's glading reduces fire risk, improves forest health, and provides heating firewood to the Shoshone Bannock and Shoshone Paiute Tribes.
Long-Range Winter 2025-2026 Snow Forecast
The long-range outlook for winter 2025-26 suggests cold, snowy “old-school” conditions in the northern regions of North America and Europe.
North America Weekly Snow Roundup #283
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 8 October 2025: Early frosts mark the East, while Alaska records 22 cm (9”) snowfall and the West enjoys fresh high-elevation dustings.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #283
Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 8 October 2025: Closing weekend surge; NZ and Chile continue spring turns; Australia, Argentina ends
Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #283
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 8 October 2025: Alpine glaciers expand openings; Finland starts season; dustings at 2,500 m