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[PHOTO TOUR] Summer Snow Blankets Ski Resorts Across Western North America

A rare weather event swept across North Americaโ€™s western high-elevation ski resorts on June 21, as the first day of summer brought a fresh blanket of snow to mountains from Oregon to Alberta. While many regions prepared for summer heat, a cold front delivered winter conditions to several iconic destinations, surprising locals and visitors alike. Related: [PHOTOS] Summer Snow Surprises [โ€ฆ]
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Winter Storm Warning and 24โ€ณ of Snow Closes 6,646โ€ฒ Going-to-the-Sun Road, in Glacier National Park, MT

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Glacier National Park, Montana, has closed the alpine sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road this weekend as a potent weather system threatens to bring heavy rainfall and significant snow to the region on the first day of summer. The closure will affect the stretch between Avalanche and Rising Sun, a move prompted by forecasts of hazardous road conditions and heightened safety concerns. [โ€ฆ]
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[PHOTOS] Snow Blankets Mount Bachelor, OR, as Summer Season Opening Day Approaches

Rare summer snow for Mount Bachelor. | Photo: Mount Bachelor webcam screenshot

Mount Bachelor in central Oregon awoke to a dusting of fresh snow on June 21, kicking off the first official day of summer with a scene straight out of winter. Webcam images show the early morning snowfall just days before the resortโ€™s summer activities begin. Related: [PHOTOS] Summer Snow Surprises Palisades Tahoe, CA | Trail Runners Evacuated Off the Mountain [โ€ฆ]
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[PHOTOS] 10โ€ณ of Snow Blankets Banff Sunshine Village, AB, on First Day of Summer

Rare summer snow for Banff Sunshine Village. | Photo: Banff Sunshine Village

Banff Sunshine Village, Alberta, experienced rare summer snow on June 21, marking the first day of summer with a fresh layer of powder. The unseasonal snow fell across the resort early Saturday morning while much of southern Alberta braced for heavy rain and wind. Related: [PHOTOS] Summer Snow Surprises Palisades Tahoe, CA | Trail Runners Evacuated Off the Mountain Sunshine [โ€ฆ]
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[PHOTOS] Summer Snow Surprises Palisades Tahoe, CA | Trail Runners Evacuated Off the Mountain

Palisades Tahoe, California, just experienced rare June snow on the first day of summer, blanketing the mountain in white. The High Camp webcam (at 1:20 a.m. PST on June 22) still shows flakes falling. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Trail Running: 10 Days. 3 Iconic Trail Running Events. 1 Legendary Mountain. The fresh snow arrived as the resort hosts major trail [โ€ฆ]
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Grande Motte Glacier in Tignes, France, Reopens its Slopes for Summer Skiing

Tignes, France. | Photo SnowBrains

The Grande Motte glacier in Tignes, France, reopens its slopes for summer skiing this weekend, joining Val dโ€™Isรจre and four other Alpine glacier ski areas offering limited summer operations. The resort plans a four-week season from June 21 to July 20, providing up to 12 miles (20 kilometers) of glacier runs between 8,937 feet (2,724 meters) and 11,338 feet (3,456 [โ€ฆ]
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