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Heavy Snow, Intense Cold To Slam the Southeast US This Weekend

A rare, high-impact winter storm is set to hit the Southeast late Friday into Sunday, with accumulating snow reaching far beyond the Appalachians. Cold air is already dug in, and a developing low will ride the temperature boundary from Georgia into the Carolinas, setting up a broad swath of snow and a tight gradient that runs through big cities.

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Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin, and Others Star in New ESPN Ski Series

Just ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, ESPN is launching a new limited series that gives an inside look into the lives and training

Lindsey Vonn News / Women's Sports on ClutchPoints / January 30

Lindsey Vonn says Milan dream ‘not over’ after Switzerland crash

In December, Olympic skiing legend Lindsey Vonn qualified to compete in the Winter Games in Milan Cortina. However, her shot at more Olympic glory was derailed on Friday when she injured her left knee during a downhill crash in a tune-up event in Switzerland, per ESPN.

Skiing News / Powder / January 30

"Parks and Rec" Star Spotted Skiing the Slopes in Utah—and He Rips

On the list of celebrities who can actually, you know, ski, Rob Lowe is top-ranked. The Parks and Recreation star has a penchant for stopping by Utah’s Alta Ski Area, to sample the goods.

Skiing News / Powder / January 30

A Group of Skiers Tried a Real-Life “Third-Person Mode.” It Went How You'd Expect.

Video game fans know the lingo. The “first-person” viewpoint, for the most part, is the stuff of action-packed shooters. “Third-person,” on the other hand, hovers above the video game character, a kind of omniscient presence guiding the wizard, soldier, or hero through a digital realm.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / NBC Sports / January 29

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Skiing News / Powder / January 29

Flowers or Snowdrifts? The Old Farmer's Almanac Reveals Spring 2026 Forecast

Spring is still months away, but a historic publication famed for its long-range forecast, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, has a few thoughts on how the season, which officially starts in late March, could unfold.

Skiing News / Powder / January 29

The Ikon Pass Offers To Pay Guests up to $60 in “Mountain Credits” for Going Skiing

Imagine how cool it would be if your ski pass gave you points the same way your credit card does? The Ikon Pass had a similar thought. In an email sent

Skiing News / Powder / January 29

Colorado Ski Area Opens 370-Plus Acres of New Terrain: No Name Basin

The plans for Monarch Mountain's massive terrain expansion were laid out more than a decade ago in the ski area's Master Development Plan. Now, as of January

Skiing News / Powder / January 29

What Skiers Need to Know About ZipFit’s Ultralight Espresso Boot Liner

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Among skiers and bootfitters alike, there’s a lot of debate about who makes the best custom ski boot liner.

Skiing News / Powder / January 29

Pro Skier Cole Richardson Talks Creativity, Ski Movies, and His New Sponsor, Salomon

After a heavy, life-threatening crash in 2023, the professional skier Cole Richardson felt compelled to tell his story. He’d hit a tree, suffered a long list of injuries, and was left wondering when—and if—he could ski next.

Skiing News / Powder / January 29

“Trending Cold, Snowy in Colorado”: Meteorologist Sees Sign of Hope for Snow Fans and Skiers

Don’t break out the powder skis quite yet. But Jacob Woods, a meteorologist for FOX31 and CW 2, has spotted a sign that could be cause for cautious optimism among Colorado skiers and snow fans.

Skiing News / Powder / January 29

Pro Skiers Reflect on Their Historic Corbet's Couloir Double Backflips

Pro ski film stars, Parkin Costain and Jake Hopfinger, visit Jackson Hole Mountain Resort on mountain bikes to reflect on their history-making first-ever double back flips during the King and Queen’s of Corbet’s event.

Skiing News / NBC Sports / January 28

Watch: Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin aim for Milan gold medals | Olympics Part 2 | STIFEL SNOW SHOW

Skiing News / Powder / January 28

Editor's Picks: The Best Ski Pants & Bibs for Women of 2026

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Ski pants and bibs aren’t all made the same.

Skiing News / Powder / January 28

Fire Rips Through Luxury Hotel at Popular French Ski Resort, Hundreds Evacuated

A hotel fire broke out at one of the French Alps' biggest and most popular ski areas, Courchevel, on Tuesday. The fire started in the attic of the luxury hotel, Grand Alpes, around 7 pm.

Skiing News / Powder / January 28

Amid Tricky Winter, Keystone Ski Resort Finally Opens Bergman Bowl

At long last, Keystone Resort officially has all of its lifts open. On January 27, the Colorado ski area opened Bergman Bowl for the season, giving skiers access to the high alpine terrain and, across the resort, more than 1,500 acres of skiing.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Field Level Media / January 25

Mikaela Shiffrin dominant in final pre-Olympics slalom race

Mikaela Shiffrin continued her nearly unbeatable World Cup season, winning the slalom at the Spindleruv Mlyn ski resort in Czechia on Sunday. In the final slalom before the 2026 Winter Olympics next month in Italy, Shiffrin finished in 1:37.59 for her seventh victory in eight slalom races this season.

Snowboarding News / Athlon Sports / January 23

How to Watch X Games Aspen 2026 — TV Channels, Streaming, and Schedule

With two weeks to go until the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, snow sports enthusiasts are being treated to a three-day appetizer with the return of the Winter X Games this weekend.