Skiers Celebrate July 4th on Leftover Snow Across the U.S.
Updated 9 July 2025: Fresh snow hits Alps & Norway glaciers, Saas Fee set to launch 9-month season, and July 4th skiers return to Breckenridge.
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Alps Glaciers Closing Fast as 5,000m Freezing Point Triggers Rapid Melt
Updated July 2, 2025: Europe’s glaciers closing fast, Alps hit 5,200m freezing point, and U.S. snowfields shrink in 100°F heat—click for full summer snow update.
New Record High Temperatures in The Alps
Mont Blanc has been thawing at all levels with the freezing point rising several hundred metres above its summit for the first time ever in June and remaining so through the night.
Jay Peak Hosts One-Day Terrain Park Party with Snowstocked Rails
Updated June 25, 2025: Summer skiing surges in the Alps with Tignes open, fresh June snow hits Lake Tahoe, and Scandinavia braces for another storm—read the full global snow update here.
Alps Stay Warm with 4,000m Freezing Line, Showers May Bring More Rain Than Snow
Updated June 18, 2025: Tignes set to open, Hintertux leads with 17 miles of skiing, and Riksgränsen returns for solstice skiing under the midnight sun.
Les 2 Alpes Boasts Deepest Snow in Northern Hemisphere – 290cm Still Holding Strong
Updated June 11: Les 2 Alpes boasts the deepest snow in the northern hemisphere, Val d’Isère opens for summer, and Hintertux leads with 17 miles of terrain. Read the full report here.
Val d’Isère Kicks Off Summer Skiing with Fresh Glacier Snow
Updated June 4, 2025: Val d’Isère reopens for summer skiing, fresh snow hits alpine glaciers, and Norway’s Stryn Glacier delivers top turns.
Swiss village left almost completely in ruins after glacier collapse
One person missing and 90% of Swiss village Blatten destroyed after glacier collapsed down into the valley.
Fresh Snow Hits Scandinavian Glaciers - Up to 30cm Reported at Galdhøpiggen
Updated May 28, 2025: Fresh snow in Scandinavia, summer skiing returns to Italy, and glacier slopes stay open—Europe’s high-altitude season isn’t done yet.
Les 2 Alpes Boasts Europe’s Deepest Snowpack as Season Nears End
Updated May 21, 2025: Les 2 Alpes still offers Europe’s deepest snowpack (108”), while Norway’s glaciers brace for heavy snowfall—up to 8” daily. Will Fonna open this season?
Les 2 Alpes Hosts World Rookie Tour Amid Europe’s Best Spring Conditions
Updated May 7, 2025: Only 10 ski areas remain open in Europe! Don’t miss glacier skiing, midnight sun slopes, and fresh snowfall updates. Read the full report here.
Warm Weather Pushes Freezing Level Above 3,000m Across the Alps
Updated April 30, 2025: Fresh snowfall hits high slopes as Europe’s ski season narrows to glaciers and Arctic resorts.