Italy’s Passo Stelvio glacier has reopened to skiers this weekend, following a welcome drop in temperatures that finally allowed the surface to refreeze and stabilize after a mid‑August shutdown.

Weekly Snow News for Northern Hemisphere, updated 3 September 2026: Fresh summer snow boosts pre-season excitement in Canada and the Rockies, while Alpine glaciers remain closed despite cool nights and light dustings.

Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 3 September 2026: Chile’s Corralco tops 4m (160") of snow, while New Zealand gains up to 50cm (20") and Australia battles spring thaw.

Global Weekly Snow News, updated 3 September 2026: Chile’s snowpack tops 4m (160"), while New Zealand gains 50cm (20") and Australia’s spring conditions sharply reduce open terrain.

New Zealand’s largest ski area, Cardrona Alpine Resort, has announced that it is extending its season by a week. It is now set to stay open until Sunday October 18.