SnowBrains Forecast: Looking Ahead – Where’s the Snow? After a very snowy December, the Western US has had a miserable January in comparison. Nearly every water basin in the West was below average for snowfall in January, so where is the snow? Summary: January was simply atrocious for snow all across the West. Unfortunately, early February doesn’t look too much better. However, during the second week of February, it […] Weather Clay Malott | February 1, 2022 2 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2+ Feet For HAKUBAVALLEY, Japan Before the Weekend Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Summary A cold, moisture-laden storm system will sweep through central Japan this week, dumping two or more feet of fresh snow on the HAKUBAVALLEY region and its nine resorts. The snow will begin on Wednesday evening before gradually ramping up and peaking by Thursday evening. Snowfall rates will then begin to decrease and taper off […] Weather Clay Malott | January 18, 2022 1 Comment
Jackson Hole To Host 5th Annual Kings and Queens Of Corbet’s From February 12-18 Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced today that it will once again play host to the annual Kings and Queens of Corbet’s ski and snowboard invitational on Feb. 12-18. The event will be streamed live for free and in its entirety exclusively on Red Bull TV. The Kings and Queens of Corbet’s competition debuted in 2018 and has consistently brought […] Industry News Clay Malott | January 18, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 18-35″ For Hakuba Valley, Japan This Weekend Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Summary A persistent low-pressure system off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula will spin cold, moisture-rich air into Japan’s HAKUBAVALLEY, bringing between 16 and 35 inches to local resorts between Saturday and Wednesday. Another storm is lined up to hit the region late next week with the potential to drop another 1-2 feet of snow. With all the […] Weather Clay Malott | December 22, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2+ Feet for Colorado This Week, Stormy Pattern Through New Year’s Summary A major winter storm will affect Colorado this week, bringing 1-2 feet of snow at most ski areas, with the highest totals being located at the furthest south and west resorts in the state. Said areas have the potential to get 40-50″ by the 27th with another large storm system on the way through the end of the month. […] Weather Clay Malott | December 21, 2021 0 Comments
Bluebird Backcountry, CO to Open December 30, 2021 Bluebird Backcountry, located in Kremmling, CO announced today that it will open for its second full season on Thursday, December 30th. “The mountain is ready, and our team is ready. Fingers crossed — this next storm cycle should deliver what we need to get open. Let it snow!” – Co-founder Jeff Woodward Bluebird Backcountry is a backcountry ski area where […] Industry News Clay Malott | December 20, 2021 0 Comments
Brain Post: What Causes Thundersnow? On Tuesday, December 14, Salt Lake City, UT received up to 10″ of snow with a large winter storm that ended up bringing several feet to the Wasatch Mountains. One of the unusual things about this storm in particular was the thunder and lightning that accompanied it. So what is thundersnow and how does it form? Thundersnow is exactly what it […] Weather Clay Malott | December 17, 2021 1 Comment
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, to Open Additional Lifts and Terrain, Offering Access to 3,600 Vertical Feet After a successful opening and with more than 100 inches of snowfall on the upper mountain season to date, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) will expand its terrain, lift, and restaurant offerings starting this Saturday, December 18. The Bridger Gondola, Casper lift, Marmot lift, Thunder lift, and Sublette lift will all open on Saturday, in addition to all the lifts […] Industry News Clay Malott | December 15, 2021 0 Comments