For the second weekend running, the eastern Alps have just had a winter preview.

The Alps have just had their first autumn preview.

For a while, the snowline could drop to 2,000m.

The resorts of south-eastern Australia have the freshest snow right now.

All three of the southern hemisphere's main ski regions have had fresh snow.

Smiles have been a mile wide on the other side of the planet.

All three of its main ski regions are in good shape at the moment.

After a short thaw, winter's back.

But watch out for the north-westerly gales at the end of the week...

There's a wintry week ahead for the South Island.