NASA: A “Surprisingly Average” Year for Sierra Snowpack The Sierra Nevada is known for its booms and busts regarding mountain snow. Last year, there was record-high snow, whereas the snowpack was low three years prior. After more than a decade of unusually wet or unusually dry years, the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada was close to normal in 2024. Related: California’s April Snow Survey Shows Above Average Snowpack […] SnowBrains | April 12, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] One Track Mind Ep. 7 – Best Zone in the Sierra Nevada “I always say it’s either feast or famine in the Sierra Nevada. I’ve seen 700-plus inches of snowfall in a year but I’ve also seen somewhere less than 100 inches in a year. You never know what you’re going to get here, but if you’re not picky there’s always fun skiing to be had. That’s a long-winded intro to say […] Backcountry SnowBrains | April 3, 2024 0 Comments
Tributary Whitewater Prepares for Exciting Rafting Season Ahead as Sierra Nevada Runoff Forecast Soars LOTUS, Calif. (March 25, 2024) – Tributary Whitewater is gearing up for a promising white water rafting season in California and Oregon after a strong winter, a crucial link between the mountains and rivers. The Sierra Nevada mountains will particularly provide a steady surge of runoff from April through July. This optimistic river flow forecast follows a recent winter […] Riverbrains | March 26, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] AM Mountain Weather Update 3/18/24 – Next Storm to Bring 1-2 Feet for Tetons and Sierra Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his twice-daily mountain weather forecast videos to see where in North America will get the most snow. “Second Storm System Weaker/Missing. Sierra: Next Storm System 3/23-3/24. Tetons: Next Storm System 3/21-3/25. Wasatch: Next Storm System PM 3/21-3/25. Colorado: Next Storm System PM […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 18, 2024 0 Comments
Placer County, CA, Board of Supervisors Unanimously Approves Sierra Nevada Olympic Winter Sports Museum Environmental Impact Report Following a comprehensive public hearing where no attendees voiced opposition, the Placer County, California, Board of Supervisors has officially endorsed the Resolution certifying the Sierra Nevada Olympic Winter Sports Museum (SNOW) Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) under the California Environmental Quality Act. The EIR, meticulously prepared in collaboration with the SNOW Museum Foundation, signifies a pivotal moment after over 15 […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 15, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] AM Mountain Weather Update 3/4/24 – Sierra Snow Winds Down Later Today Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his twice-daily mountain weather forecast videos to see where in North America will get the most snow. Wasatch 2-3″ Today, Light Snow 3/5-3/7. Tetons 2-3″ Today, 1-2FT PM 3/5-3/6. Colorado 2-6″ Today, 4-10″ PM 3/6-3/8. Sierra Snow Winds Down Later Today. Next […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Mountain Weather Update 2/14: Bullseyes Remain for Tetons/Sierra/NW CO/Wasatch Through 2/23 Bullseyes remain for Tetons/Sierra/NW CO/Wasatch through 2/23. Snow Timeline: Tetons: Now-2/16, 2/18-2/20. Sierra: PM 2/14 – AM 2/15, 2/17 – AM 2/18, 2/19-2/20. NW CO: PM 2/14-2/16, PM 2/18, 2/20-2/21. Wasatch: 2/15, 2/18, 2/19-2/21. Northeast Next Snow: PM 2/15-2/16, 2/23. Weather Martin Kuprianowicz | February 14, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Good Week Ahead in the Sierra, Multiple Chances at Powder Forecast Prepared Wednesday, February 14th, around 12:00 PST Summary There are three storms to watch this week for California skiers & riders. The first arrives this evening/tonight (Wednesday night), with additional chances for snow coming this weekend and again Monday-Thursday of next week. The best days for riding look to be Thursday, Sunday, and Tuesday-Thursday of next week. Short Term Storm […] WeatherBrains | February 14, 2024 0 Comments