Florida-Based Hospitality Company Purchases Wyoming Ski Lodge The Meadowlark Ski and Lake Lodge has been acquired by MAS Tierra, a Florida-based hospitality company. Located in Wyoming’s Bighorn National Forest, Meadowlark Lodge provides a place to stay for skiers, riders, and hikers exploring the area’s mountainous terrain. The lodge will now be operated by MAS Tierra, which looks to shape Meadowlark into a popular year-round destination. MAS Tierra is […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | May 20, 2026 0 Comments
Parts of Florida Sees Unusual Snowfall for the Second Straight Year Snow has officially fallen in parts of Florida on Sunday morning for the second straight year. Flurries stuck to parts of the ground off Interstate 10, which is north of Fort Walton Beach. Snow was also reported in parts of Southeastern Alabama and Southern Georgia for the second straight year. Although it is rare for it to snow in Florida […] Weather Gregg Frantz | January 19, 2026 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Florida Man Charged With Assault Following Fist Fight on Park City Mountain Resort, UT, Chairlift A man has been charged with assault after a video of him physically attacking another man on a chairlift went viral. The video, posted to TikTok, has had almost 10 million views. Carlos Lamar Dinkins, 39, from Florida, has been charged with assault for the incident that took place on December 26 at Park City Mountain Resort, UT. The incident occurred between […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 11, 2023 2 Comments
NOAA Maps Show Precipitation Totals for June | Florida Saw the Most Rain Here are the precipitation totals for the month of June over the CONUS, along with anomalies from the norm. Related: June 2022 ENSO Update: Triple Dip? 59% Chance of La Niña by Early Next Winter Florida saw the highest amounts, where almost two feet of rain fell near Miami. The desert Southwest was abnormally wet, while parts of the Lower […] Weather WeatherBrains | July 5, 2022 0 Comments
VIDEO: Surfing Florida’s Coast After Hurricane Isaias “Hurricane Isaias finally sent some surf towards South Florida, which has been flat all summer. Got a chance to film again once the storm passed! Super fun session! Almost got run over by an unknown kook at 3:20! Make sure to watch in HD!” — Living in Lama Land Show Surf SwellBrains | August 7, 2020 0 Comments
Following Relaxed Lockdown Measures 13,000-Lbs of Trash Was Left on This Florida Beach We’ve all seen the benefits of the global lockdown; air quality has improved, smog and pollution have decreased, and animals have started encroaching into cities formerly bustling with humans. Hopefully, we can remember this new world order and continue to limit our impact on the planet when lockdown measures are relaxed and eventually removed. Sadly, that’s highly unlikely, if the precedent […] SnowBrains | May 13, 2020 0 Comments
Florida Man Dies Sledding After Hours at Resort A Florida man was killed last Friday night, Jan. 31. at Sugar Mountain Resort in North Carolina after sledding at the resort after it had closed. The man, 53, was apparently riding on a plastic disk when he hit a snowmaking machine and was killed by blunt force trauma, Sugar Mountain Police Chief David Henson said. Related: Heli-Ski Expert Nicolas […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 6, 2020 0 Comments
Iguanas Suffering From Cold Temperatures in Florida The National Weather Service is warning Florida residents of frozen iguanas dropping from trees as a result of the recent cold temperatures. Temperatures have been dropping into the 30s with high winds associated, which is unusual for the region. As a result, the streets and sidewalks of Florida have been rapidly littered with frozen iguanas. Iguanas are coldblooded reptiles that are […] Brains Emily Crofton | February 4, 2020 0 Comments
Hurricane Dorian: 15 Bricks of Cocaine Wash Up on Florida Beaches Hurricane Dorian wreaked havoc on the Bahamas and has brought intense wind and rain to the Florida coastline. And it has also deposited something a little more unexpected on the beaches – bricks of cocaine. Police said the suspicious deliveries have started to show up on Florida beaches in the wake of the deadly storm, reports CBS. A beachgoer near Paradise Beach Park, […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 5, 2019 0 Comments
Two Shark Attacks In Florida Within an Hour | Bitten Man Goes Straight to Bar Before Hospital Two men were victims of shark attacks off the eastern coast of Florida in separate incidents. The attacks took place 100-miles apart within an hour of each other. Related: VIDEO: 10-Foot Shark Cruising Next to Oblivious Swimmer Off Monterey Bay, CA The first attack took place around 3:30 pm ET Saturday near Jacksonville Beach Pier. Two men were surfing together […] Surf SwellBrains | July 31, 2019 0 Comments
Heavy Snow & High Winds Prompt Rescue Of Florida Hiker On Mt. Madison, NH According to Union Leader, a Florida man had to be rescued on Mt. Madison, NH after heavy snow and high winds moved into the region. On Wednesday morning, conservation officers were notified on an emergency beacon notification on Mt. Madison. It was traced back to Andrew Carlson of Madeira Beach, FL and attempts to contact him were unsuccessful. As a result, they launched […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 25, 2018 1 Comment
2 People Bitten By Sharks On Same Beach on Same Day on Friday The 13th in Florida Two swimmers were injured in what appears to be two separate shark attacks on the same beach on the same day in Florida. This happened on Friday the 13th, July 2018 at Fernandian Beach, Florida. Neither person who was bit could be100% sure they were bitten by sharks but the local fire department described the injuries at “alleged shark bite […] Surf SwellBrains | July 15, 2018 0 Comments
Snow Is Forecasted To Fall In Florida Tomorrow | Wind Chill & Winter Weather Advisories Issued The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory & Wind Chill Advisory for Florida. The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from early Wednesday Morning – late Wednesday Morning and the Wind Chill Advisory is in effect until early Tuesday Morning. Less Than 1″ of Snow Is Forecasted To Fall In Florida Wednesday Morning. If snow falls, it will occur […] Weather Chris Wallner | January 2, 2018 0 Comments
Kelly Slater Wave Pool In Florida Coming Soon | Big News For The Surf World Kelly Slater released a statement on Instagram announcing approval of his new project, a wave pool for Florida much like his wave pool in California. “Well…it’s official…we have a building permit in Palm Beach County for #SurfRanchFlorida. I’m beyond proud and stoked to see the first of our developments at @kswaveco going to my home state of #Florida. Thank you to Mayor Burdick and […] Surf LadyBrains | October 27, 2017 0 Comments
Florida Driver Sends Car Careening Off Berthoud Pass, CO According to the Colorado Highway Patrol, a Florida driver sent his car careening off Highway 40 on Berthoud Pass. At 6:08pm on Saturday, a 78-year-old man was driving a black 2000 Ford Explorer on the pass, when he lost control and went off the side of the road near milepost 238. The vehicle tumbled nearly 400-feet down the mountainside before it […] Industry News Chris Wallner | October 10, 2017 0 Comments
A 2,900 Mile Bike Path Will Bring You From Calais, Maine, to Key West, Florida According to the East Coast Greenway Alliance, a 2,900 mile long bike path will take you from Calais, Maine, to Key West, Florida and it’s called the East Coast Greenway. The path will allow non-motorized users to venture through 25 cities and 16 states. Walkers, cyclists, runners, and other active-transportation users will be able to travel on a continuous, firm, […] Industry News Chris Wallner | August 14, 2016 0 Comments
Utah Named Best State in America for Third Straight Year — No Surprise to Skiers and Snowboarders For the third consecutive year, Utah has been named the best state in America in the annual U.S. News & World Report Best States rankings, a distinction that likely won’t surprise anyone who has spent time skiing, snowboarding, or living in the Beehive State. While the rankings evaluate factors such as economy, education, infrastructure, health care, crime, and fiscal stability, […] Industry News Brent Glogau | June 7, 2026 0 Comments
Old Farmer’s Almanac Summer 2026 Forecast: A Hotter-than-Normal Summer The Old Farmer’s Almanac recently released its long-range 2026 summer forecast. The Almanac has been pumping out weather forecasts for over 230 years with an 80% accuracy rate, helping people prepare for whatever conditions may be on the way. Here’s what it had to say for this upcoming summer in North America. Related: Strong El Niño Predicted for Winter 2026-27 — […] Weather Quinn Brophy | June 6, 2026 0 Comments
Why a New Take on the Stratospheric Polar Vortex Could Lead to Better Seasonal Weather Forecasts Will next season be better? The annual question, asked after both exceedingly deep and depressingly shallow winters, represents not only the hopes and dreams of skiers everywhere, but also one of the biggest challenges in meteorology and atmospheric science. Long-term weather forecasts are notoriously inaccurate. The Farmer’s Almanac Winter Forecast, probably the most famous seasonal weather forecast, does about as […] Weather Zach Armstrong | May 30, 2026 0 Comments
A Utah University is Selling its Ski Resort Property Weber State University, located in Ogden, Utah, has owned land at Powder Mountain for more than 30 years. But after its monthly Board of Trustees meeting on May 21, the university announced it will sell its land. The land will be sold for $3.2 million, which is “well above market value,” according to Vice President of Administrative Services Mark Halverson. Weber State […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | May 28, 2026 0 Comments
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