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Late-Season Snowstorm Drops 30″ of Snow in Colorado, Snarls I-70 Near Vail Pass as Semis Jackknife

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  A late-season spring snowstorm caused major travel disruptions along Colorado’s I-70 mountain corridor Wednesday morning, May 6, leading to a multi-hour closure near Vail Pass as snow totals as deep as 30″ were reported in mountain areas across the state. According to reporting from The Denver Post, eastbound lanes were shut down for more than two hours after two […]
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Late-Season Snowstorm Buries Italy’s Apennines, Overwhelming Ski Lifts

After a largely snow-starved winter, Italy’s Apennine Mountains have been buried under a surge of late-season snowfall—bringing both relief and dangerous conditions to regions more accustomed to spring sunshine than deep powder in early April. In some ski areas, lift infrastructure has been completely buried, forcing resorts to halt operations for two days. Related: Where to Ski in the European […]
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[PHOTOS] Massive Late-March Snowstorm Buries Europe’s Eastern Alps With Over 1 Meter of Snow

A powerful late-season storm cycle has delivered a major refresh across the eastern Alps, with Switzerland leading the charge after several days of sustained snowfall. The standout has been Engelberg, where snowfall totals have been exceptional even by mid-winter standards. According to OpenSnow data, the resort received 84 cm (33 inches) in the past 24 hours and 132 cm (52 inches) […]
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Nordic Valley, UT, Forced to Shutdown Due to Poor Snowpack But Plans to Reopen with Incoming Snowstorm

Nordic Valley near Eden, Utah, shut down indefinitely last Wednesday due to rain and dwindling snowpack, but has now announced plans to reopen this coming weekend after a multi-day snowstorm will slam the Beehive State. The resort that normally boasts 300+ inches of the Greatest Snow on Earth annually has so far only received 15 inches. Related: Majority of Western […]
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Rare Snowstorm Paralyzes Europe’s Major Cities, Turns Paris Into Urban Ski Hill

I landed in Amsterdam to pure chaos. Frozen, snowed-over runways. Airplanes gridlocked. Departure boards showing the word “CANCELLED” in lists that stretched the entire length of the tv monitors. The airport was not designed for snow like this. The pilot said it himself over the intercom as our plane stood there, motionless. The pilot repeated himself an hour later. Then […]
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Man Killed in Significant Fall After Getting Caught in Snowstorm on 14,179′ Mount Shasta, CA

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A 50-year-old man died after falling during a descent of Clear Creek Trail on Mount Shasta, California, last weekend, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. The man and his climbing partner had successfully reached the summit on the morning of Saturday, August 16, but were caught in a storm on their way down. Snow, rain, and rapidly dropping temperatures reduced […]
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Nevados de Chillán Ski Center, Chile, Closes Ahead of Incoming Snowstorm Due to Hazardous Conditions

Nevados de Chillán ski center in Chile announced the temporary closure of its ski center on Wednesday due to a severe weather alert issued by the Chilean Meteorological Directorate and SENAPRED. The region is bracing for the arrival of a powerful atmospheric river, classified between categories 3 and 4, that could dump up to seven feet of snow on South […]
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European Avalanche Institutes Urge to Exercise Restraint Post Snowstorm

The European Avalanche Warning Services (EAWS) has issued a stark warning for winter sports enthusiasts on Wednesday, January 29, following significant snowfall in the Alps. Up to 1 meter (3 feet) of snow has accumulated on the south side of the Alps since Sunday, January 26, creating hazardous conditions for off-piste skiing and snowboarding. “On this first sunny day, restraint […]
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[VIDEO] Direct Weather Forecast | Massive Snowstorm Bringing Up to 6 Feet of Snow to the Northeast and Great Lakes

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Direct Weather looks again at the East Coast snowstorm forecast. A major winter storm will bring significant snowfall to the Northeast on Thanksgiving night, followed by an intense Arctic outbreak triggering heavy lake-effect snow that could dump 2-6 feet across the Great Lakes region through early December. Related: [VIDEO] Direct Weather | Significant Snowstorm and Frigid Cold to Hit the […]
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[VIDEO] Direct Weather | Significant Snowstorm and Frigid Cold to Hit the Northeast After Thanksgiving

Direct Weather looks again at the snowstorm about to hit the East Coast. Models now show a historic snowstorm next week. Will it happen? Related: SnowBrains Forecast: California To Get Slammed with 5+ Feet Fresh Snow Here are the brief highlights of the forecast, but check out the full video for more details: A prolonged period of cold air is […]
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Timberline Lodge Ski Area, OR, Prepares for Limited Opening This Saturday & Sunday Following Snowstorm

Skiers and snowboarders are in for an early-season treat this weekend as Timberline Lodge announces a limited opening on this Saturday and Sunday, thanks to a recent snowstorm that blanketed the slopes. The Pucci lift will operate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, providing an exciting preview of the upcoming season, though beginner terrain will not be available […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Colorado Gearing Up for First Snowstorm of the Season | Front Range Could See Up to 1 Foot

Temperatures set to drop 20+ degrees below normal in Colorado on Sunday. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary Forecast written on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 9 p.m. MST A low pressure system sitting over Southern California is set to move eastward over Arizona and eventually SE Colorado this weekend Very moist air from the Gulf of Mexico gets sucked in to […]
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[VIDEO] Austrian Ski Resort Extends Lift Operations for Whole Week Due to Huge Snowstorm

The small ski area Hochkeil in Austria has announced on its social media channels that it will operate for the entire week, provided conditions allow for safe skiing and riding. Hochkeil was the first non-glacier ski area to open for the 2024-25 season this Sunday when lift operators decided to start spinning the Arthurhaus Lift. ”If the snow lasts, we’ll […]
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Backcountry Skier Dies During Summer Snowstorm in Obertauern, Austria

A 54-year-old backcountry skier died in Obertauern, Austria, during the summer snowstorm on Saturday, September 14. The Slovenian man was reported missing by his friends on Saturday afternoon when he did not return from a backcountry tour. His car was found in the car park at Grünwaldkopfbahn in Obertauern. Search and rescue found his body on Sunday. A massive 42-men-strong […]
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