Vermont Highway Forecasts for Tonight & Tomorrow | Highways 4, 87, 89, 91 “Rain this evening will transition to wet, heavy snowfall overnight. The heaviest snowfall is expected Monday morning, which will lead to hazardous travel conditions during the morning commute.” – NOAA, Burlington, VT, 12/10/23 NOAA is forecasting 6-12″ of snowfall in Vermont tonight & tomorrow. NOAA has made these forecasts for highways 4, 87, 89, 91. Winter Storm Warning for Vermont […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 10, 2023 1 Comment
Here’s What’s New For Winter 2023/24 at Vermont Ski Areas Located in a state synonymous with snow, Vermont ski areas take the title of top ski destination in the East seriously—and are always looking for new ways to provide flake-filled fun for visitors. That means updates to lodging, lifts, and further expansion of snowmaking, new activities, and sustainability programs. Here’s what to look forward to in the 2023-24 season: Related: RECAP: […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 6, 2023 0 Comments
Vermont Highway Snow Forecast for December 3-4 | Highways 4, 87, 89, 91 “With heavy snowfall expected at times tonight through tomorrow morning, difficult travel conditions are expected for the morning commute tomorrow morning. Here is a look at forecasted snow totals along major thoroughfares across the region.” – NOAA, Burlington, VT, 12/03/23 Highway 89 Highway 4 Highway 87 Highway 91 Weather WeatherBrains | December 4, 2023 0 Comments
Searching for Vermont’s Lost Ski Areas: A Fascinating Exhibit at the Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum Have you ever heard of Hedgehog Hovel, Buckturd Basin, or Freak Peak? All are part of “Searching for Vermont’s Lost Ski Areas” exhibit at the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, opening December 1, 2023. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum’s newest exhibit “Searching for Vermont’s Lost Ski Areas” is a schuss down memory lane for those who learned to ski […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 20, 2023 0 Comments
Experienced Hiker’s Death Linked to Vermont Floods: 3rd Fatality Attributed to Catastrophic July Storms The Vermont State Police investigating the death of an experienced hiker on the Appalachian Trail suspect that the severe floods sweeping Vermont may have claimed another life. If verified, the demise of 67-year-old Robert Kerker will mark the third death officials have linked to the destructive storms that have been inundating the state since July 9th. Related: Historic Flooding in […] SnowBrains | July 30, 2023 4 Comments
Historic Flooding in Vermont Damages Ski Areas and Towns, More Rain in the Forecast After the disastrous flooding in almost the entire state of Vermont only a few days ago, more heavy rain is in the forecast. The flooding destroyed homes, businesses, infrastructure, and almost everything at the ground level. However, with the soil already soaked from the excessive rain, more flooding is likely towards the end of this week. From Thursday until Sunday, Vermont […] Ian McIsaac | July 13, 2023 0 Comments
Catastrophic Rain Event Causes Major Damage Across Vermont “It’s Irene all over again.” NOAA reports that Northern Vermont has gotten just under 7 inches of rain over just a few days. Bridges, roads, vehicles, and houses have been washed out as rivers have been overflowing. The state is practically fractured in two as most east-west links through the spine of the Green Mountains are closed. View this post […] Spencer McLaughlin | July 12, 2023 0 Comments
Massachusetts Man Arrested for Driving 2 MPH Over Speed Limit Through Small Vermont Town on His Way to Killington Resort, VT Late last night, Billy Beaver of Worcester, Mass., was arrested for driving 27 miles per hour in a 25-mile-per-hour zone near Killington, VT. He reportedly was on his way to the resort to go skiing for the weekend. We conducted an interview with Billy, who recalled his strange encounter with a local police officer. He told SnowBrains, “I was confused […] Guest Author | April 1, 2023 1 Comment