Ski Resort and Snow News - January 2026
World's Deepest 2026 Snowpack Reaches 6m / 20 Feet
Published : 31-Jan-2026 08:04
The deepest reported snowpack in the world this winter has hit 6m (nearly 20 feet) for the first time. Seki Onsen, a little Japanese area famous for its huge average annual snowfall total of 16.5m, reached the stat on Saturday, 31st January.
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J2Ski Snow Report - January 29th 2026
Published : 29-Jan-2026 09:11
Cauterets, French Pyrenees, where the snow keeps coming...
Widespread snowfall refreshed most European ski areas this week, with the Pyrenees and Japan seeing the biggest dumps and Scotland hit by severe drifts. Most larger resorts now have the majority of their terrain open, although some snowpacks remain below seasonal averages.
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Major Fire at Five-Star Hotel in Courchevel
Published : 28-Jan-2026 08:06
[b]A significant fire broke out yesterday evening (Tuesday 27 January 2026) at a five-star hotel in the French ski resort of Courchevel 1850.
The blaze began shortly before 7pm in the roof space of the Hôtel des Grandes Alpes, a five-star hotel popular with the international market.
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Triple Gold at X Games for Team GB athletes
Published : 26-Jan-2026 05:07
[b]In an historic weekend for British snowsports, Team GB athletes delivered a sensational triple gold medal haul at the 2026 X Games Aspen, providing a massive boost just two weeks before the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
[b]British Dominance
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British Ski & Snowboard Team confirmed for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics
Published : 23-Jan-2026 10:49
[b]The British Olympic Association (BOA) has today named the 20 ski and snowboard athletes to represent Team GB at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
An eight-strong park & pipe team will see returning Olympians Zoe Atkin, Gus Kenworthy and Kirsty Muir joined by Team GB debutants Mia Brookes, Liam Richards, Chris McCormick, Maisie Hill, and Txema Mazet-Brown.
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J2Ski Snow Report - January 22nd 2026
Published : 22-Jan-2026 07:54
Banff Sunshine Village, Alberta, Canada, enjoyed some great views this week...
This week, ski centres in Scandinavia and the Pyrenees experienced significant snowfall, while Canada faced its coldest temperatures of the winter. The Alps remained mostly dry, but some areas received fresh snow, and all four operational Scottish centres have runs open with natural snow cover.
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Team GB confirms bobsleigh and skeleton athletes for Milano Cortina 2026
Published : 22-Jan-2026 11:18
With just over two weeks to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, the BOA has confirmed the bobsleigh and skeleton athletes who will represent Team GB in Italy.
[b]Skeleton
In skeleton, reigning World Champion Matt Weston has been selected for his second Olympic Games alongside world number three Marcus Wyatt, while Amelia Coltman, Tabby Stoecker and Freya Tarbit will each make their Olympic debuts.
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Canadian Ski Area Ends Season in January
Published : 21-Jan-2026 06:56
The decision by Le Massif ski area in Quebec to end its 2026 ski season has sent shockwaves through Canada's tourism industry and added fresh momentum to a growing pattern of labour unrest across North American ski resorts.
The mountain, long celebrated for its dramatic views over the St Lawrence River and its 400‑plus acres of terrain, announced the shutdown after negotiations with its unionised workforce collapsed. Staff had already been on strike since early January, and when they rejected both a mediator's proposed settlement and the option of arbitration, management concluded that reopening was no longer possible. With snowmaking deadlines looming and no staff available to operate essential systems, the resort formally halted all winter operations at 4 p.m. on Monday.
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London Snow Show Confirms 50th Edition This October
Published : 18-Jan-2026 01:01
The UK's biggest celebration of winter sports and mountain culture is officially set to return, with organisers announcing that the Snow Show will return to Olympia London on 17–18 October 2026 for its landmark 50th edition.
In a statement released this week, the team urged snowsports fans to "mark your calendar", promising a blockbuster anniversary event that builds on the momentum of last year's show.
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Story of Dry Ski Slope Fail Made Into A Play
Published : 16-Jan-2026 07:37
The tale of an infamous dry ski slope development in Merseyside, with the slope built "The wrong way round" is heading for the stage, as Liverpool's Royal Court theatre stages 'Taking The Piste' by playwright Kieran Lynn this summer.
The comedy tells the tale of Kirkby's ill‑fated 1970s ski slope, a project so chaotic and in hindsight, a mix of cronyism, poor planning and public‑money waste, that even its creators now admit it sounds fictional.
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J2Ski Snow Report - January 15th 2026
Published : 15-Jan-2026 07:19
Mont Blanc, seen from La Plagne this week
Heavy snow has transformed conditions across major ski regions, with big falls in the Alps, Pyrenees, Japan, and Scotland boosting long-term prospects despite short-term avalanche risk, while conditions improve elsewhere in Europe and North America.
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Muir wins Slopestyle World Cup gold in Aspen
Published : 10-Jan-2026 06:57
[b]British freestyle skier Kirsty Muir has secured the third World Cup victory of her career at the Aspen Freeski Slopestyle.
Having qualified for Finals in first place, the 21-year-old Scot held top spot from the first run of the final, with the rest of the field unable to overhaul her score of 80.62.
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Ski Resorts in The Alps Report Up To A Metre of Snowfall
Published : 09-Jan-2026 10:51
Ski areas in the French Alps have reported up to a metre of fresh snowfall in the past 24 hours, bringing to an abrupt end a mostly dry month.
Chamonix reported the largest accumulation, one metre, with Les Arcs reporting 80cm, La Plagne and Tignes 60cm, Puy Saint Vincent 51cm, Val d'Isère 45cm and Meribel 44cm. Up to 60cm of snowfall has also been reported by resorts in Western Switzerland.
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J2Ski Snow Report - January 8th 2026
Published : 08-Jan-2026 10:21
Snowfall for the NW Alps, accumulations of 1 metre / 3 feet to Tuesday, from Ventusky
Big snowfalls are underway in the Northern and Western Alps, while California has also seen significant snowfall. Austria experienced up to 35 cm/14 inches of snow in 48 hours last weekend, and powder conditions have finally arrived in Utah.
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Scottish Centres Open Natural Snow Runs After Snowy Start to The Year
Published : 08-Jan-2026 10:43
Cairngorm and The Lecht ski areas in the Scottish Highlands both report they have (or plan to have) multiple ski runs open thanks to the cold temperatures and natural snowfall that has dominated conditions there since New Year's Day.
The two centres both already had small areas of snow open for beginners, created with so called 'all-weather snowmaking machines', as do Glenshee and Glencoe ski areas, but sadly it has been rare in recent years for Scottish centres to be able to offer full ski runs with natural cover due to the rapid impact of climate change.
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Austria Tourism launches new ‘First Tracks’ programme to get Scottish children skiing
Published : 08-Jan-2026 07:00
Snowsport Scotland has partnered with Austria Tourism to launch an innovative new schools initiative called First Tracks, designed to give young children across Scotland their first taste of snowsports.
The project aims to offer fully subsidised introductory skiing and snowboarding lessons to up to 150 primary school pupils at artificial snow centres throughout the country.
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Utah Finally Receives Healthy Dose Of “Greatest Snow On Earth” ™
Published : 06-Jan-2026 03:18
Ski areas in much of Utah are finally reporting significant snowfall after a dry first few months of the 25-26 season.
"Call off the silver alert, Old Man Winter has been found. Thanks for waiting out the storm with us as we dealt with everything Mother Nature threw our way during this 30-inch storm. What a day," a spokesperson for Alta resort posted on Monday evening.
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A Quick Guide to Weather Models and J2Ski Pro
Published : 05-Jan-2026 10:31
A ski trip, as we all know, can be as much about the weather as it is about picking the right resort. Weather and snow forecasts have always been a core of J2Ski, and we're continually looking to improve our use of available weather models.
For 2026, J2Ski Pro extends our already comprehensive free coverage.
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Snowfall Returns to the Alps
Published : 04-Jan-2026 04:31
Snow has begun falling again in the Alps over the past 24 hours. After a largely dry December, for some areas it's the first significant snowfall for a month.
However, the expected snow-bearing front from the south and west, which was predicted a week ago to be bringing up to 70cm of snowfall to the Western Alps around France, Italy and Switzerland at New Year, has, unfortunately, largely failed to materialise so far.
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J2Ski's Where to Ski in January 2026
Published : 03-Jan-2026 08:44
Despite a generally dry start to the ski season, with some exceptions, low temperatures and snowmaking have kept most major resorts largely open. There has been record snowfall in western Canada, a strong recovery in California and the Pyrenees, and notably poor conditions in Colorado, Utah, and parts of Bulgaria.
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Snow In Scotland
Published : 02-Jan-2026 09:39
With an amber winter weather warning in place, snowfall and largely subzero temperatures forecast for the first 10 days of January, with up to 50cm over the weekend, its one of the most promising starts to a New Year in the Scottish Highlands for many years.
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J2Ski Snow Report - January 1st 2026
Published : 01-Jan-2026 08:37
A New Year dawns at Fernie, British Columbia, Canada
Happy New Year! This week, North America experienced significant snowfall, especially in California, while European ski resorts faced a mostly dry week with limited snow. However, Italian ski areas saw an increase in snow depths, and the Pyrenees benefited from fresh snow, leading to improved conditions.
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