Fresh Snow, Spring Melt & Where to Ski Now

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Bansko, Bulgaria: 3rd April 2026. Latest Snow Updates  As spring takes hold across the Northern Hemisphere, snow conditions are rapidly evolving across key mountain regions. Europe sees a striking contrast between warm Alpine valleys and wintry Scandinavia, while North America balances fresh powder with accelerating melt. In Asia, Japan’s season shifts into a classic spring mix, with deep snowpacks holding strong in places despite rising temperatures.   North America Weekly Snow Roundup   Spring conditions are taking hold across North America, with up to 60cm of fresh snow bringing brief powder days to the western US. However, rising temperatures are accelerating snowmelt across most regions, while the Canadian Rockies continue to offer the best late-season conditions. Many resorts are also wrapping up their season following the Easter weekend.   Our top picks with the best conditions: 1. Southwest - led by Mammoth Mountain 2. Canada - led by Fernie 3. Northwest - led by Mt Hood Meadows   Vail, USA: 3rd April 2026. Europe Weekly Snow Roundup   Spring is advancing across Europe, with Alpine valleys exceeding +20°C and accelerating snowmelt. However, higher elevations still offer excellent conditions for spring skiing and firn touring thanks to recent snowfall of up to 1.5m, while Scandinavia remains wintry with 20–30cm of fresh snow. Our top picks with the best conditions: 1. Rest of Europe - led by Gudauri 2.  France - led by La Piere Sant Martin 3.  Spain and Andorra - led by Candanchu 4. Austria - led by Obertauern 5. Switzerland - led by Saas Fee   Japan Weekly Snow Roundup   Spring conditions are setting in across Japan, with a mix of snow, rain, and sunshine across resorts. While Honshu turns warm, Hokkaido remains more wintry, and Japan’s deepest snowpack still holds at 410cm on Kurodake. Meanwhile, Mt. Gassan has opened for its extended spring-summer ski season.   Our top picks with the best conditions: 1. Furano 2. Niseko 3. Alpha Resort Tomamu Read Snow Roundups Hakuba, Japan: 8th April 2026. Tip: Download our app and use the Resort Finder feature to find out where the conditions are still at their best. This way, you also can find out in just a few seconds where the heaviest snowfall is expected over the next three days. In terms of fresh snowfall over the next three days, Gudauri in Georgia is currently ranked number one worldwide with 100 cm of fresh snow.  Discover our Snow-Forecast App Thanks for your support,   The Snow-Forecast.com Team You're receiving this email because you signed up to our snow alerts.   unsubscribe here