Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 23 April 2026: Late-season snowfall of up to 50cm (20") hits western resorts as spring warmth accelerates thaw elsewhere.

Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 23 April 2026: Alpine season winds down with under 100 resorts open, freeze-thaw above 2,000m and mostly dry spring conditions.

Weekly Snow News for Asia, updated 23 April 2026: Spring conditions persist in Japan with temperatures from –3°C to +12°C and limited fresh snow on highest slopes.

The southern hemisphere's 2026 ski season looks set to begin far earlier than expected, with New Zealand club field Hanmer Springs confirming it intends to open tomorrow following an unusually heavy autumn snowfall.

Protect Our Winters (POW) will take part in the Big Give Earth Raise campaign from 22–29 April, and has secured match‑funding for its new youth climate initiative on donations received during the week.