Rhiannon James

United Kingdom

Social Media and Content Writer at Snow-Forecast.com

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Tahoe Resorts Extend Season After Huge 4ft Storm

2 weeks ago | snow-forecast.com | Rhiannon James

Rockies see winter flashback with mid-April powder daysAlta holds deepest snowpack in North AmericaKillington and Mammoth set sights on late-May closingSunshine Village extends hours after March snowfall surgeSpringtime continues to take hold of North America, and more of the continent's bigger, higher ski areas closed for the season last weekend, with many more set to follow this.
Fresh Snow Lingers On Japan’s Upper Slopes As Spring Melt Creeps In

2 weeks ago | snow-forecast.com | Rhiannon James

Morning freeze keeps high-altitude lines firm and fastGassan set to kick off summer ski season this FridayTengendai Kogen holds world’s deepest snowpack at 750cmRain in the valleys, but snow still possible on northern peaksAs we get deeper into springtime, the thaw of lower-lying Japanese ski slopes is gathering pace, but there have still been frosts and even light snowfalls on higher slopes over the past week, so there's still fresh pow to be had if you're lucky.
Scandinavia Sees Biggest Snow Totals Again, Up To 30cm Forecast This Week

2 weeks ago | snow-forecast.com | Rhiannon James

Warm, sunny weather dominates the Alps as freeze-thaw conditions continuePyrenees hang on with fresh snow and late-season openingsLes 3 Vallées leads Europe for open terrain as spring closes inEastern Europe picks up to 30cm of fresh snow on high slopesIt's been a dry and sunny week for many parts of Europe, including the Alps and the Dolomites.
Tengendai Kogen Still Tops Global Snow Depths Despite Recent Retreat

3 weeks ago | snow-forecast.com | Rhiannon James

Japan's Snow Depths Shift: Happo One's 6m Base Drops, Tengendai Kogen Holds StrongWarm Weather Hit Japan Ski Areas; Cooler Temps Return with Showers & SnowJapan Resorts to Stay Open Through Golden Week—Plenty of Skiing LeftLight Snowfall Expected Across Japan; Hokkaido to See Colder, Snowier ConditionsWe had some very warm temperatures at Japanese ski areas last week, particularly on Honshu, where afternoon highs hit +20°C in valleys.
Austria's Ski Resorts See Up to 70cm Snow, With May Openings Ahead

3 weeks ago | snow-forecast.com | Rhiannon James

Pyrenees Enjoy Late Season Snow, Sierra Nevada Holds Europe's Deepest SnowpackScandinavia Reports Powder Conditions; Narvik Skiing Into MayFrance's High Slopes Still Offering Powder Despite Spring WarmthEastern Europe Facing Sudden Cold Front; Bansko Open Until EasterThings have turned a little more wintry in the Alps this week, especially on higher slopes.
Blizzard-Like Conditions Hit Northeast as Vermont Resorts See Heavy Snow

3 weeks ago | snow-forecast.com | Rhiannon James

Spring vs Winter: Snowstorms Hit the Rockies and California Ski ResortsCalifornia Ski Areas See Feets of Snow Amid Spring Heat and RainRecord Snow in Timberline, West Coast's Deepest Snowpack in North AmericaRockies Deliver 12" Powder, Alta Leads with Deepest Snow in RegionSpring and winter conditions are battling across American ski slopes at present.
Hakuba’s 5.8m Base Forces Upper Slope Closures

4 weeks ago | snow-forecast.com | Rhiannon James

Japan’s Tengendai Kogen Claims World’s Deepest Snowpack at 7.9mNiseko Stays 100% Open Despite Spring Thaw ThreatHokkaido Freeze-Thaw Delivers Perfect Late-Season Powder DaysJapan’s Resorts Defy Spring With Record-Breaking Snow DepthsSunshine and mild spring temperatures have been the dominant weather in Japan over the past week. It's been cooler up in Hokkaido, with temperatures still getting well below freezing overnight.
Spring blizzard Ezra dumps 14" on Midwest ski holdouts

4 weeks ago | snow-forecast.com | Rhiannon James

Pacific Northwest buries rivals with 5ft of global snowfall recordAvalanche danger spikes as Rockies notch 14" fresh powderMt. Bachelor smashes 400" season total with more storms brewingWhistler dominates North America with 8,000 acres still openThe northern Rockies and the Pacific Northwest have continued to dominate snowfall over the last seven days, posting by far the biggest accumulations—up to five feet (1.5m), not just in North America but the whole world.
Swiss resorts see 20" fresh powder ahead of World Championships

4 weeks ago | snow-forecast.com | Rhiannon James

Alps hit by 50cm snow dump as storms end sunny spellPyrenees boast deepest snow in Europe—avalanche risk highScandinavia’s slopes stay pristine as Scotland gives upSpring thaw begins as Austria’s giant SkiWelt closesStrong winds across Europe at the weekend brought the period of calm, sunny weather in the Alps to a dramatic end.
Mammoth Mountain Back on Top with Deepest Snow in North America

1 month ago | snow-forecast.com | Rhiannon James

California Buried in Snow - Up to 1.5m Falls in Massive West Coast Dump Jackson Hole Smashes 400” Snowfall Mark as Rockies Stay Cold Western Canada Primed for Epic Spring with More Snow Incoming East Coast Warmth Persists, But a Snowy Weekend Could Save Conditions It’s been a second week of huge snowfalls in the West, with California seeing some of the biggest—up to 1.5 meters (five feet) dumped in total on high slopes over the last week, with accumulations even at lake level around Tahoe...