Archive: 2026-27 season

Global Weekly Snow Roundup #335

Snow-Forecast's weekly global round-up for 8 October 2026 reports the first snow of the autumn on Japan's high peaks, lifts already turning in Finland and Sweden, Chile's season running on into November, more Alpine glaciers opening and US resorts holding early on-snow weekends.

This offer ended on 12 October 2026.

Snow Cruise Onze: one-day early-bird season pass sale returns on 12 October

Snow Cruise Onze is reviving its early-bird season pass sale for one day only, 12 October, after requests from skiers who missed the original window. Passes are sold in person at the Center House, 9am to 4pm; pricing is on the resort's own page.

This offer ended on 18 October 2026.

Miyagi Zao Shiroishi: super-early-bird lift tickets for 26-27 on sale

Sales run from Monday 14 September to Sunday 18 October 2026. The season pass is for ages 16 and over, students excluded.

This offer ended on 30 September 2026.

Appi Kogen's 20% off packages close September 30

Book a hotel-and-lift-pass package for this winter by September 30 and the rate drops 20% at either the ANA Crowne Plaza or the InterContinental, with a daily lift voucher and breakfast included. Stays run December 19 to March 22; full payment is taken upfront and is not refundable.

This offer ended on 30 September 2026.

Nozawa Onsen's early-bird season pass closes September 30

An adult all-season pass is ¥93,000 if the application is postmarked by September 30, against ¥103,000 after. It runs from opening day to May 5 and covers night skiing, daily parking and discounts at partner resorts.

Ogasaka Ski: third off-season conditioning session

Ogasaka Ski held the third of its five off-season conditioning sessions on Saturday 5 September, an indoor fitness programme to get skiers ready for the winter ahead.

This offer ended on 25 September 2026.

Furano's "Super Early Bird" season pass window opens Sept 18

¥73,000 for adults (¥57,000 for 60+) if you buy between Sept 18-25, then ¥76,000 in October and ¥98,000 once regular season hits. No online purchases or cards accepted; it's cash, in person or by mail.