The Touching Ways That the World’s Most Elite Ski Racers Have Honored Deceased Young Ski Racer Matilde Lorenzi in Levi, Finland Eagle-eyed readers may have noticed something on Mikaela Shiffrin’s arm at Levi, Finland, last week. The American skiing legend and several other international elite athletes wore an armband during the Slalom World Cup race. The armband carried an image of deceased aspiring athlete Matilde Lorenzi, who died following an accident during training at Schnalstaler Glacier in Italy on October 28, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 20, 2024 0 Comments
Global vs. Mesoscale Weather Forecasting Models—How Do They Differ? Weather models the best tools we have for peering into the future of the atmosphere, but not all models are the same. When forecasters talk about global and mesoscale weather models, what exactly are they referring to? Global Models Global weather models are exactly what they sound like. They look at the big picture, covering the entire planet. These models […] Weather Clay Malott | November 20, 2024 0 Comments
Snowbasin, UT, Voted Best Ski Resort in North America by USA Today Snowbasin Resort, Utah, has been voted “Best Ski Resort” in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2024. Snowbasin was selected No. 1 out of 20 resorts in the US and Canada, which were handpicked by a panel of experts and USA Today 10Best editors, based on the best snowfall, varied terrain, lift access and more, before being voted […] Industry News Press Release | November 20, 2024 0 Comments
Brundage Mountain, ID, Will Open This Friday, November 22, For its Earliest Opening in Nearly 2 Decades This week, Idaho will add another mountain to its list of ski resorts. Brundage Mountain plans to operate seven days a week, conditions permitting. According to a press release, the independent resort expects to run the Bluebird Express, Bear Chair, and Easy Street Triple Chairs on opening day, with additional lifts and more terrain opening as soon as conditions permit. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | November 20, 2024 0 Comments
[GIVEAWAY] Win a Pair of Intuition Tour Liners | Your Feet Will Thank You SnowBrains has partnered with our friends at Intuition Liners to offer you the chance to win a pair of Tour Liners worth $210. Related: Intuition Liners: Elevate Your Skiing Experience The Intuition Tour Liners are designed to have a high range of motion for backcountry touring and telemarking. When you are in your boots all day, the Intuition Tour liners […] SnowBrains | November 20, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Idaho Snowpack Set to Benefit With Up to 18″ Fresh Snow From Bomb Cyclone Forecast prepared at midnight MST on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Forecast Summary A low-pressure system off the west coast of the United States has rapidly intensified, reaching the criteria of a ‘bomb cyclone’ This storm will force the jet stream to dip south around the center of low pressure before blasting the Northwest US with very moist air Massive amounts […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 20, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: California To Get Slammed with 5+ Feet Fresh Snow This forecast was created at 8 a.m. PST on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 This week’s focus shifts west as a major storm system aims at California, where a massive atmospheric river (AR) is primed to stall over the northern part of the state. Precip is slowly making its way inland but hasn’t yet reached Tahoe as of this forecast. Expect […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 20, 2024 0 Comments
Plan for New Village at Palisades Tahoe, CA, Approved Unanimously by Placer County Today, November 19, the Placer County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan, which will allow Palisades Tahoe, California, to complete a world-class village and base area. According to the resort, the plan also stands to benefit the broader North Lake Tahoe community with significant funding for regional workforce housing initiatives, transportation, tourism […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 20, 2024 0 Comments
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