Ski areas in the Alps are celebrating the first significant fresh snowfall of September, with accumulations of up to 20cm (8") reported.

Weekly Global Snow News, updated 10 September 2026: South America reaches 4.7m (16ft) snow depths, while New Zealand thrives, Australia struggles and summer skiing resumes in the Alps.

Weekly Snow News for Southern Hemisphere, updated 10 September 2026: Chile’s Corralco nears 5m (16ft) of snow, while New Zealand offers 90–100% terrain and Australia’s season collapses.

Weekly Snow News for Northern Hemisphere, updated 10 September 2026: Passo Stelvio reopens after three weeks, while cooler temperatures and fresh high-altitude dustings signal improving glacier conditions.

Although most summer ski areas in the Alps remain closed as glaciers still have little or no snow cover after the hot summer, the formerly year-round resort of Hintertux is gearing up for its 22nd annual Park Opening in just three weeks.