Kitzbühel has announced that its 26-27 season will kick off on 6th November, as usual it’s likely to be the first non-glacier resort in the Alps to open.

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.