Weekly Snow News for North America, updated January 7, 2026: Deep freezes hit the East and Midwest while Pacific storms bring two feet of snow to Tahoe.

Weekly Snow News for Japan, updated 7 January 2026: Niseko and Kiroro see significant accumulation amid unsettled conditions and fluctuating freezing levels on Honshu.

Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 7 January 2026: Eastern Europe and Scandinavia see significant fresh snow as the Alps prepare for a return to wintry conditions.

Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado closed indefinitely on 27 December after its ski patrollers walked out in a dispute over wages, safety and staff retention. The resort has announced it will reopen limited terrain on Monday, but it appears the strike is currently continuing.

Plans for the major indoor ski slope and leisure resort at Rhydycar West in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, are returning to councillors in January after the Welsh Government confirmed it would not call in the application.