State of the Western U.S. Snowpack: Season-Saving February for California, Wyoming, Oregon While Utah/CO Thrive and PNW Still Lags Behind February was a good month for most of the West. The states with an already near-average snowpack at the start of the month like Utah and Nevada got several big storms that have put them well above average for this time of year, with Colorado also now sitting at a slightly above-average snowpack. But where the February snow really […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
NOAA Christmas 2023 Outlook: Most of U.S. Warmer Than Normal; California, PNW, Nevada, Alaska to See More Precipitation Than Normal Yesterday, the NOAA released a 6-10 day outlook covering the Christmas period. Most of the US will stay warmer than normal due to the Pacific airflow. Expect more rain or snow than usual in the Pacific Northwest, California, western Nevada, and Alaska. There’s a good chance for rain along the entire East Coast, too, especially in the Southeast. It will […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 19, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Massive Early Season Snowfall For PNW This Weekend A sizable early-season storm will dig into the Pacific Northwest this week, bringing feet of snowfall to local resorts between Thursday and Sunday. After Sunday, a warm and wet system will move in, bringing high-elevation rain early next week. Best to get out before the rain ruins the goods of this weekend! The first snowfall will creep into Oregon on Thursday […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 29, 2023 0 Comments
Skiing the PNW – The Best Months to Ski Oregon and Washington Skiing in Oregon and Washington can be incredible – volcanoes and glaciers allow for skiing year-round, moisture-filled snow sticks to steeper faces, 10,000′ to 14,000′ mountains rise up from sea level making for some seriously long descents, and the area receives hundreds of inches of snow annually. So when is the best time to ski in this area of the […] Conditions Report Jenah MacGrain | October 3, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 24-36″ For PNW This Week Forecast by SnowBrains forecaster Clay Malott Monday, November 28th, 10am PST A major winter system will bring significant snow to Washington and Oregon this week, dropping 2-3 feet on local resorts. The most favorable resorts for this system will be Mt. Baker, Crystal Mountain, and Snoqualmie Pass. Lingering showers from the last storm will persist in the mountains through Monday afternoon. The […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 28, 2022 0 Comments
Unseasonably Cold April Weather Hits PNW; Massive Mountain Snowfall It was late March in Oregon, and I had already mowed my lawn three times this spring. I was checking the extended ski forecast (as I do multiple times a day) and noticed a lot of forecasted snow with cold temperatures in it. “Pow day on Tuesday!” I texted my ski buddies. It’s not uncommon for the mountains in Oregon […] Brent Thomas | April 18, 2022 0 Comments
NOAA 8-14 Day Outlook: Powderchasers Should Head to the PNW for the 2nd Half of April The NOAA yesterday released its 8-14 day outlook for the second half of April. Many ski resorts will be already closed, or closing soon, but if you’re still chasing powder it looks like the PNW is the place to be. Or even the northeast. Expect colder and wetter conditions there than normal. The majority of the CONUS will see average to below-average […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 12, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: PNW to Receive 35+” This Week Summary A major, prolonged storm system is forecasted to bring significant accumulations to the Pacific Northwest. Snow levels will hover between 3,000 and 5,000 feet for the majority of the storm, meaning all resort base areas will receive rain accumulations, as well, especially on Monday night and Tuesday morning during the most intense precipitation. Once the storm ebbs on Friday, […] Weather Clay Malott | March 12, 2022 0 Comments