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Ski Resort and Snow News - September 2026

First images of possible Sheffield Ski Village redevelopment

Published : 16-Sep-2026 19:30

Plans for the redevelopment of the former Sheffield Ski Village site are becoming clearer.

The proposed Skyline Sheffield Project would be based at Parkwood Springs, around one mile north of Sheffield city centre, and forms part of Sheffield City Council's wider long-term plans to regenerate the area.

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Adaptive skiing sessions launched at Plymouth Snowsports Centre

Published : 15-Sep-2026 07:37

Adaptive skiing sessions for disabled people are now available at Plymouth Snowsports Centre thanks to the Southern Ski Club for the Disabled.

Twelve instructors from the Plymouth centre took part in two recent training days delivered by a team from the Southern Ski Club for the Disabled, which is based at Knockhatch Ski Centre in East Sussex.

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Perisher Last Resort Still Open in Australia

Published : 14-Sep-2026 06:42

Perisher is the only resort still open in Australia after Thredbo became the latest area to end its 2026 season early.

The country has unfortunately endured one of its most difficult ever season with limited snowfall, prolonged warm spells thawing what snow there has been and limiting snowmaking and periods of heavy rain being the final straw for some resorts earlier this month. Most larger areas usually stay open to late September or early October but this year many have closed up to a month early.

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September Snowfall in Europe, North America & New Zealand

Published : 11-Sep-2026 12:09

September snowfall has been reported in Canada and The Alps with snowfall also posted on the other side of the world in New Zealand as the seasons change in the northern and southern hemispheres.

Up to 20cm of snowfall has been reported above 3,000m altitudes in the Alps, a welcome respite after months of above average temperatures to high altitudes had melted most snow cover from glaciers.

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J2Ski Snow Report - September 10th 2026

Published : 10-Sep-2026 21:17

Spring skiing with fresh snow at Coronet Peak, New Zealand, this week

While Chile is posting the deepest snowpack and most open terrain in the world, Australia's 2026 season faces a rapid meltdown and early closures due to heavy rain. New Zealand continues to fare much better with nearly all of its terrain remaining open.

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One of the World's Last Single Chairlifts to be replaced

Published : 09-Sep-2026 13:13

Niseko Village, a key resort base within the wider Niseko United ski area has announced that a new gondola system will begin operations this winter. The centre also says that a single chairlift will be upgraded to a double chair.

Niseko plans to unveil the first stage of the new gondola this winter, with a second stage of the lift set to follow a year later for winter 27-28. The resort will also replace one of the world's few remaining old single chairlifts with a double chair as part of the upgrades.

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Courchevel celebrates 80 years with a new board game

Published : 09-Sep-2026 09:10

Courchevel is celebrating its 80th anniversary with the creation of a new board game - the 'Super Game' - to tell its story.

The 'Super Game' is a new board game designed to bring Courchevel's history, heritage and local stories to life.

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La Plagne Plans €100m+ Gondola Link From Rail Station To Slopes

Published : 07-Sep-2026 09:51

With access to ski areas by rail gradually improving, one of the world's most visited resorts, La Plagne, has unveiled a €106 million plan to connect one of its nearest rail stations directly by a gondola from the train station to the ski slopes. The proposed lift would start beside Aime railway station at 700m and climb 1270 vertical metres over its six-kilometre length to reach Plagne Centre at 1,970m.

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Summer Skiing Resumes in the Alps

Published : 05-Sep-2026 11:14

Outdoor skiing in the northern hemisphere has resumed after an unprecedented three-week closure, as Italy's Passo Stelvio glacier reopened limited terrain to skiers this weekend after a drop in temperatures finally allowed the remaining snow surface to return to a skiable state.

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J2Ski Snow Report - September 3rd 2026

Published : 03-Sep-2026 16:19

Portillo, Chile, has had over 30 feet of snow this winter...

The Andes, led by Chile, currently have the world's deepest snow packs - exceeding 4 metres/13 feet. Despite storm disruption in New Zealand, Cardrona has extended opening to 18th October.

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J2Ski's Where to Ski in September 2026

Published : 01-Sep-2026 20:01

September is a changeover month in world skiing, the start of spring seeing the southern hemisphere's season wind down and the start of autumn bring increased anticipation in the northern hemisphere.

It's been going off at The Remarkables, New Zealand

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New Zealand Ski Area Extends Season Past Mid-October

Published : 01-Sep-2026 07:31

Cardrona Alpine Resort has confirmed that its winter operations will run an extra week this year, pushing the final day of the season out to Sunday, 18 October.

The move follows a stretch of strong mid‑season snowfall and consistently favourable conditions that have kept the mountain, which is now the country's largest ski srea, in excellent shape. Resort officials say the decision reflects both the solid snowpack and the ongoing demand from skiers and riders eager to stretch out their time on the slopes.

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