[VIDEO] SnowBrains’ 2020/21 Squaw Valley/Palisades Tahoe, CA Highlights: The Fingers, Smooth Air, Granite Chief Peak Brought to you by Ikon Pass Lake Tahoe, CA, had a wild season last year with ups and downs, highs and lows. I only made it out to Tahoe twice for two big storm cycles: the end of January and early March. Both storm cycles delivered and were dangerously fun. I only spent 17-days in Tahoe in 2020/21 but got […] Featured Video Miles Clark | October 25, 2021 1 Comment
Sierra-At-Tahoe, CA, Still Unsure of Opening Date | Confirms What Terrain Will Be Closed Due to Caldor Fire Damage As the Caldor Fire tore through Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA, last month, we feared the worst––one of our favorite resorts was being razed to the ground. Thankfully, that didn’t happen, and due to heroic work by firefighters and the use of snowguns to dampen the area, Sierra-at-Tahoe survived. But that doesn’t mean there wasn’t any damage. Related: Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, CA “Uncertain” as to […] Industry News Firebrains | October 25, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Massive Snow Totals Forecasted for California This Weekend, 30-40″ of Snow Likely in Lake Tahoe Area Forecast Summary: A moisture-rich atmospheric river event associated with a powerful mid-latitude cyclone is forecasted to bring significant precipitation to California this weekend. Most of Northern California will see rainfall totals between 3-12″ with the possibility of upwards of 60-70″ of snow in the High Sierra. Friday-Saturday: A preliminary band of moisture pushed through Northern California Thursday evening and Friday morning, dropping […] Weather Clay Malott | October 22, 2021 7 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Atmospheric River to Bring Feet of Snow to Kirkwood, Tahoe, and Mammoth Through Tuesday Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 8:20 pm MST, 10/20/2021 Forecast Summary: An atmospheric river will slam into the Sierra Monday and bring FEET of snow to the high Sierra through Tuesday. Before then, a separate system will hit the Sierra Thurs night/Fri, primarily bringing rain with light accumulations in the high elevations. At least 1-2 feet is possible […] Weather Eric McNamee | October 21, 2021 0 Comments
[VIDEO] 10-Years of Nothing but Banger Lines at Squaw Valley/Palisades Tahoe, CA With Local Legend Aaron Fox Ten years. A lot can happen in ten years. A lot of powder, a lot of tricks, a lot of cliffs, a lot of Squaw Valley, and a whole lot of send. “Gotta know the terrain and snowpack levels to truly appreciate some of those sends.” – Scott Gaffney This decade edit from Squaw legend Aaron Fox features them all. And a […] SnowBrains | October 20, 2021 1 Comment
Desolation Hotel, South Lake Tahoe, CA, to Host Fundraising Event & Halloween Spookytacular for Wildland Firefighter Foundation & El Dorado Community Foundation’s Caldor Fire Fund Desolation Hotel, a new eco-luxury micro-resort opening in South Lake Tahoe in May 2022, is hosting a fundraising drive and event, where 100% of donations will be split evenly and benefit the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and the El Dorado Community Foundation’s Caldor Fire Fund. All donations up to a total of $50,000 will be matched dollar for dollar by Desolation […] SnowBrains | October 20, 2021 0 Comments
Tahoe Fund Supports Another Season of SOS Outreach Grant will expand the outdoor youth program’s impact in Lake Tahoe. The Tahoe Fund is proud to announce that it will continue its support of SOS Outreach, a nonprofit that provides opportunities for underserved youth to experience the outdoors while participating in a mentorship program designed to prepare them for life’s challenges. The Tahoe Fund’s support will expand the program’s […] SnowBrains | October 20, 2021 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Palisades Tahoe, CA Celebrates First Snow Accumulation of the Season Despite it only being October, the mountains are looking very wintery this morning under a blanket of new snow. Related: Squaw Valley, CA Announces New Name: Palisades Tahoe Palisades Tahoe, CA, received 4” of new snow overnight, its first accumulation of the 2021-22 season. Forecasts say this is just the start to an unseasonably snowy October, with more snow on […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 18, 2021 7 Comments
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