[PHOTOS] Jay Peak Resort, VT, Sees Another Big Early Season Snow Dump It is mid-October, but you could be forgiven for thinking itโs mid-December judging by the pictures reaching us from Jay Peak Resort, Vermont. A solid 12 inches of snow fell at this New England resort in the last three days, flipping the switch from leaf-peeping season straight to ski season for a few days. While the snow wonโt be here […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 17, 2024 0 Comments
Olympic Snowboarder Wanted for Cocaine Distribution and Murder In a stunning turn of events, former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan James Wedding is now a fugitive, facing serious charges related to an international drug trafficking operation and multiple murders. U.S. authorities revealed on Thursday that Wedding, 43, is accused of heading a criminal enterprise that smuggled massive quantities of cocaine from Colombia, through Mexico, and into the United States […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 17, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Mountain Weather Update 10/17: The Storm System Has ArrivedโBig Snow Totals Expected Above 9,000 Feet Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. “UT heaviest snow above 9,000ft with 12″+ between 10/17-10/18, heaviest in CO above 8-9K with 1-2 feet between 10/18-10/20 as low gets cut off, Tetons get 4-8 […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 17, 2024 0 Comments
NOAA November 2024 Outlook: Above-Normal Temperatures to Impact Opening Days Across the Country The NOAA just released its outlook for November. In this month, when many ski resorts typically open, will Mother Nature cooperate and give us the season start we crave? Related: [UPDATED: OCTOBER 17] NOAA Winter 2024-25 Early Forecast: La Niรฑa Returns and What That Means For the Ski Season Here’s a short summary of the outlook for those only interested […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 17, 2024 0 Comments
[UPDATED: OCTOBER 17] NOAA Winter 2024-25 Early Forecast: La Niรฑa Returns and What That Means For the Ski Season On Thursday, October 17, the NOAA updated its long-range seasonal forecasts for next winter, giving snow lovers an early glimpse into what 2024-25 might hold.ย Here’s what the NOAA winter 2024-25 forecast looks like: Related: Farmersโ Almanac 2024-25 Winter Forecast: Cold, Wet, Snowy Winter Aheadโฆ. But Where? Related: [VIDEO] Direct Weather Updated Winter 2024-25 Forecast: Coldest and Snowiest in 10+ Years […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 17, 2024 4 Comments
Weather.com Winter 2024-25 Forecast: PNW and Northern Rockies Most Favorable For Snow This Winter Weather.com is the latest organization to release a winter 2024-25 forecast. Having read forecasts from Almanacs, the NOAA, Direct Weather, AccuWeather, and others, I’m still none the wiser. All seem to contradict each other differently. For example, Direct Weather says this winter will be one of the coldest in 10 years, and Weather.com says it could be one of the […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 17, 2024 0 Comments
Hakuba, Japan, Just Got Better: Iwatake’s New Gondola is Here Get ready for an unforgettable winter in Japan. After nearly two years of construction, Iwatake’s new gondola will open on December 20, 2024, and it’s a game changer. Related: Why Hakuba Valley, Japan Is The Real Deal For An International Snow Holiday Destinationย Hakuba Japan Home to 10 resorts with over 200+ runs and some of the best backcountry in […] Industry News Mike Humphrey | October 17, 2024 0 Comments
9 Things That Europeans Find Shocking About Skiing in America There have been many videos on social media about things Americans find surprising or shocking about skiing in Europe. Weirdly enough, the same cannot be said about Europeans skiing in America. Thankfully, SnowBrains has their own European to ask, so here are the top nine things that Europeans find shocking or surprising (or maybe just plain weird) about skiing in […] Laughs Julia Schneemann | October 17, 2024 4 Comments