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PlanetSKI Snow Report

It’s mild across the Alps, but there remains decent skiing at altitude as the Easter break approaches. NEW

Verbier Celebrates Spring Skiing

The Swiss resort offers a climax to the season with great conditions and a host of activities on offer. Now is the time to think about skiing into April. NEW

Further Details Released After Deaths of Five Ski Tourers Near Zermatt

They froze to death in a snow hole they had built for protection after they were caught in bad weather. The search has been called off for a 6th person. The five were from the same family. UPDATED

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

Check out the latest direct from the Alps. UPDATED

How Do Ski Resorts Cope When Mother Nature Fails to Provide?

Last month was the warmest February on record in the Alps. It has had a significant impact on the lower resorts with many adapting to survive. PlanetSKI reports from Morzine.

Massive Snowstorm Leaves High Avalanche Danger

Huge amounts of snow have fallen in parts of the south west Alps. An avalanche struck an open piste in Saas-Grund in Switzerland killing a skier. A 16-year old boy died in Italy. Some resorts remain closed with disruption to transport. UPDATED

PlanetSKI Snow Report

The snow is continuing in the Alps with more areas seeing fresh snow. PlanetSKI is in France and Austria. UPDATED

Powder in the Pyrenees

There has finally been some decent snowfalls across the ski resorts in the Pyrenees. Winter is late, but it has arrived. NEW

Scandinavia’s Superb Ski Season

It’s been a great winter for skiing and snowboarding in Scandinavia so far and it’s looking good with March upon us.  While the Alps has had an exceptionally mild winter, the opposite has been the case in the Nordic region.  PlanetSKI reports from Norway.

Investigation Continues After Four Ski Mountaineers Die in Avalanche in Central France

The accident happened in the commune of Mont-Dore. Three others suffered minor injuries. An investigation is underway. .UPDATED

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

Another snow storm is hitting the Alps but only in a few favoured places in the south-west. PlanetSKI reports from the Alps. UPDATED

PlanetSKI is in Canada

We’re in some of the resorts around Banff in Alberta. Like in Europe there have recently been unseasonably warm temperatures. UPDATED

Skiers Flock to Snowy Scandinavia

A less than perfect winter in the Alps this season has sent some skiers to Scandinavian resorts, according to the boss of the airline, Norwegian Air. PlanetSKI has been in Norway this winter & we’re heading back this weekend.

PlanetSKI Snow Report

The weather has changed in the Alps & the Pyrenees, snow is falling with more to come. UPDATED

February Skiing in Scotland

Snow and cold temperatures arrived in Scotland just in time for the school holidays. Two of our reporters have been out on the hill – with mixed results.

PlanetSKI Snow Report

Warm conditions remain in the Alps but it seems there is some welcome snow in the forecast. UPDATED

Changeable Snow Continues in USA

California is seeing the best of the new snow with Colorado not far behind. Winter is back on track, but there’s still a way to go. It’s been a frustrating time. UPDATED

PlanetSKI Snow Report

Temperatures are dropping in the Alps with some limited snowfall on the way. UPDATED

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

Warm weather and blue sky are dominating in the Alps with it set to continue. PlanetSKI is currently in Turkey where things are rather different – it’s cold and snowy. UPDATED

Fourth Avalanche Death in USA as Heavy Snow Continues to Fall

The latest accident happened in Colorado as a 67-year old snowboarder was caught. Snow levels are getting back on track in North America after a poor start to the season.

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

The weather is settled across the Alps after a dusting of snow in places. The situation remains disappointing in the Pyrenees but there is still some decent piste skiing to be had. UPDATED

Third Fatal Avalanche in USA as Huge Snowfall Continues

The latest death was in Wyoming and follows fatalities in California and Idaho. After a poor start for snow this winter the situation is changing in North America. UPDATED

The Mid-January PlanetSKI Snow Report

Storm clouds have rolled in to parts of the Alps with some snow but also rain. In the Pyrenees it has warmed up with some decent piste conditions. UPDATED

Winter Snowstorms Hit North America

A man has died after an inbounds avalanche in Palisades Tahoe in California. Another has died off piste in Idaho. After a poor start to the season, ski resorts across North America have seen significant snowfall with more in the forecast. UPDATED

Scotland Snow Report

We have heard much recently about the conditions in the Alps and the Pyrenees, but what about closer to home in Scotland? Our reporting team of Rod and Dianne Frazer update us.

A Cautionary Tale About Snow Chains

We have just driven up to Andorra from France in some ferocious weather conditions. Preparation, practice and patience with snow chains is what it is all about. It reminded us of an earlier experience this winter. UPDATED

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

Winter has returned to the Alps, the Pyrenees, Scandinavia and even North America. UPDATED

Freezing Weather Hits Scandinavia

A mother and child died in an avalanche in Finland with the other Nordic countries gripped by an Arctic blast.

Poor Start to Winter Continues in North America

Both Canada and the USA have seen below average natural snowfall. Resorts are doing their best in some difficult circumstances.

The PlanetSKI Snow Report

Heavy snow is falling in the Alps & the Pyrenees as the temperatures drop. UPDATED

British Mother & Son Die in Avalanche in France

Tributes have been paid to Kate Vokes, 54, and her 22-year old son, Archie. A criminal investigation is underway as further details become clear. UPDATED

Some Snow in the Alps to Welcome in 2024

It remains warm in the Alps with snow and rain in the forecast. At altitude it is good for the time of year. UPDATED

More Snow Falling in the Alps

The Alps are going to see some wild weather in places over the next few days. It is generally excellent at altitude in the Alps for the time of year. UPDATED

Kaunertal: The Tirol’s Secret Glacier Ski Area

Soelden, Stubai, Hintertux & Pitztal may be better known, but Kaunertal is the real deal – a high-altitude alpine gem. PlanetSKI is converted.

Avalanche Risk in the Alps

Parts of the NW Alps are seeing heavy snow, torrential rain and high winds as the latest storm hits.  There is a high risk of avalanche in places. NEW

World Cup Racing Once Again Hit by Bad Weather

Yet more races were cancelled in what is turning into a difficult start to the season for the International Ski & Snowboard Federation. NEW

The Sun is Back in the Alps

The recent storms have passed and the sun is back with temperatures fairly mild. We also report on conditions in North America. UPDATED

North America Snow Report

It has been a slow start to winter in the USA and Canada so far. PlanetSKI is in Canada and reports on conditions across the Pond. UPDATED

Jackson Hole Opens More Terrain as Further Snow Falls

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is opening four more lifts and a variety of terrain in the coming days after a strong winter storm pushed snowfall to over 2.5m this season already.

Heavy Rain Hits Parts of the Alps

Early season has been generally very good especially at altitude. However the temperature is rising with rain falling in places as more resorts open. We also look at conditions in North America. UPDATED

A Day Ski Touring in the Tirol

It is one of the big growth areas in snowsports – ski touring. It doesn’t have to be for the experts. Check out our photogallery from the weekend.

Kuhtai Opens for the Season

PlanetSKI is in the highest ski town in Austria for its opening this weekend. It has been more like the middle of February than the beginning of December. UPDATED

20+ Resorts in the Alps Open This Weekend

Some were planned, others are due to the significant recent snowfall in parts of the Alps. So, who’s starting for the season? NEW

The Snowstorm Passes

It remains cold in the Alps after the latest storm bought plenty of snow in places. The sun is now out with some excellent conditions. UPDATED

PlanetSKI Reports from Pitztal in the Tirol

Our editor, James Cove, is in the glacier resort in the Tirol as heavy snow falls. It’s having the best start to winter in 15-years. Suffice to say James is more than a little excited. UPDATED

PlanetSKI Hits Val Thorens for Its Official Opening

The season in the highest resort in the Alps is now underway. PlanetSKI once again starts its season on the slopes of Val Thorens.

More Snow Falls with More Resorts Opening

The temperature has dropped sharply as another storm hits the Alps with more on the way. UPDATED

Ex-Royal Marine Begins Longest Solo, Unsupported Ski Crossing of Antarctica

Sam Cox’s route has never been attempted before and is over 500km further than any solo unsupported Antarctic expedition in history.

Poor Weather Leads to Cancellation of Zermatt to Cervinia Downhill Races

Last weekend the men were unable to race due to bad weather. This weekend the same has happened for the women. Questions will be asked about the future of the event. UPDATED

Good Start to the Season at Altitude in the Alps

More resorts opened at the weekend including the first in France. 30 resorts now offer some skiing. UPDATED

Zermatt-Cervinia World Cup Downhill Cancelled

Last year’s race was called off due to a lack of snow. This year’s was cancelled due to heavy snow, high winds and poor visibility. UPDATED

More Snow About To Fall In The Alps

Significant amounts of early season snow have fallen with more set to come down this weekend. UPDATED

Images of the Snow…

Readers, reports and resorts are sending us images of the snow currently falling across Europe and North America. Inspiring us all for the approaching winter. UPDATED

Major Autumn Snowfall Hits the Alps

This is the real deal with well over 50cm in places and still it comes down. UPDATED

Heavy Snow Falls in North America as More Resorts Open

Lake Louise in Canada fired up some lifts on Friday with other resorts set to follow. Resorts are also opening in the USA. UPDATED

Significant Snowfall in Europe & North America as More Resorts Open

Snow is falling in the Alps & The Rockies. Check out the latest. UPDATED

Another Major US Resort Opens

Keystone in Colorado is the latest resort to open. Nearby Arapahoe Basin opened a top to bottom run on Sunday with fresh snow falling. UPDATED

First Ski Area in USA Opens

The race has been on for a while and the first one to offer some skiing & snowboarding is one you have probably never heard of. NEW

FIS Responds to POW

The International Ski & Snowboard Federation has issued a strongly worded response to Protect Our Winters after being called on to do more to protect the environment. It follows claims of excavators being used on a glacier to prepare a race course.

More Snow Falls in the Alps

There have been further falls at altitude in the Alps as winter approaches. UPDATED

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