International tourists, especially Australians, started to arrive en masse in the famous Japanese ski resort of Niseko in the early 2000s. Now the influx has pushed the cost of housing so high it's almost impossible for locals to compete with wealthy foreigners for property.
Heavy snow brings disruption across Europe, US braces for heavy snow
With the weather set to stay inclement in the UK, there are concerns that many rural communities could be cut off. Meanwhile, temperatures plunge in parts of the central US.
Swiss snowboarding Olympian Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche
Sophie Hediger, 26, was caught up in an avalanche in Arosa, according to the Swiss-Ski federation.
What is Christmas like in the North Pole? Constant darkness and snow
The festive season in Australia coincides with the longest days of the year. But imagine living somewhere where you don't see sunlight at all and it lasts for four months.
Christmas comes early in NSW alps and Tasmania with surprise snow flurries
As much of the country swelters, a cold front has brought snow to parts of NSW and Tasmania, delighting locals and visitors.
Skiing industry shock as Victorian government puts snow resorts up for lease
The state government plans to relinquish control of Mount Baw Baw and Lake Mountain after years of financial woes.
At least two people killed in heaviest snowstorm to hit Seoul in five decades
Up to 26 centimetres of snow fell over northern parts of the South Korean capital, as hundreds of flights were cancelled and homes in multiple areas left without power.
'Definitely due for a good one': Warm winter puts a freeze on snow tourism
As the signs of winter rapidly melt away, people in alpine communities say they're worried about how rising costs and shorter ski seasons will impact their lives in the future.
Inquest finds initial police response 'not adequate' in search for missing skier
A coronial inquest into the death of Andrew Seton, who was an experienced skier missing in the NSW Snowy Mountains, has found police should have started the search earlier.
'Best thing I've ever done': Why snowfields workers return year after year despite poor pay
As Australia's ski season comes to an early end, resort workers say that despite low pay which barely covers rent, fuel, and two-minute noodles, they'll be back again next year.
This year's ski season ended far earlier than usual, prompting soul-searching among operators
Tourism operators and the broader Snowy Mountains region are looking to summer tourism options as they face the prospect of warmer winters and shorter ski seasons.
Snowy 2.0 may face drought challenges as government commits to water review
A hydrologist says the Snowy 2.0 pumped-hydro scheme will be more resilient to climate change than its predecessor but predicted extreme droughts will cause issues.
Wild weather brings snow to Tasmania but BOM predicts the warmest August on record
After a week of wild weather, some Tasmanians woke on Wednesday to a fresh sprinkle of snow. But as winter comes to a close, the Bureau of Meteorology says the state is on track to record its warmest August.
Snowy Mountains ski resort closes doors but holds out hope for more snow
Warm winds "like a hair dryer" on the snow have resulted in a NSW ski resort closing its doors and another shutting slopes.
How the price of skiing and snowboarding in Australia compares with the rest of the world
Loyal skiers and snowboarders say the cost of visiting Australia's snowfields is getting too expensive for average-income workers. Here are some reasons why.
Record-breaking sub-zero temperatures expected in NSW tomorrow
Temperatures as low as -7C are expected to be felt across the Central West region on Tuesday, with one weather forecaster warning of "unusually low" temperatures statewide.
Hazardous weather across Australia's south-east dumps snow, brings damaging winds
A cold front moving across south-eastern states is dumping snow, with strong, damaging winds bringing down trees and power lines.
How cold is it in Queensland? Enough to wear socks under the sandals
It has done everything but snow in Queensland as a 100-year-old record tumbles in the state's far north.
Snow chasers flock to NSW regions as cold snap brings flurries
Parts of New South Wales have woken to the landscape covered by a light blanket of snow and hopes more flurries will follow.
Snowy night ahead for NSW with first flakes in years to settle along the ranges
After an unprecedented year without snow in 2023, elevated parts of NSW are finally turning white.
Snow flurries expected to fall in parts of Queensland as state shivers through cold snap
Queenslanders are shivering through a cold snap, with the weather bureau predicting more low temperatures and a chance of snow later this week.