NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory for Hawaii Today & Tomorrow | 2-4″ of Snow Forecast NOAA has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Hawaii today that is calling for 2-4″ of snow on the 13,80′ Mauna Kea and 13,600′ Mauna Loa volcanos on the Big Island of Hawaii that expires tomorrow morning at 6am local time. Periods of snow and rain will continue, with the more intense precipitation falling in the form of snow. Additional […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 29, 2017 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Storm Warning for Hawaii Today | Snow Has Forced Road Closure Yep, snow is forecast on the Big Island of Hawaii today and tonight and enough snow has already fallen in Hawaii to close the road to the summit of 13,803′ Mauna Kea at the Visitor Information Center at 9,200′, according to rangers. NOAA has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Mauna Kea on Hawaii that ends today at 6:30pm PST […] Conditions Report WeatherBrains | November 28, 2017 0 Comments
NOAA: Snow Advisories for Washington, Idaho, Montana Today NOAA has issued Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories in many locations across Washington, Idaho, and Montana today. Mt. Baker ski area, WA had already seen 9″ of snow at 8am this morning. In Washington, NOAA is calling for snowfall totals up to 22″ today. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches with localized amounts up to 22 inches expected. […] Conditions Report WeatherBrains | November 28, 2017 0 Comments
NOAA: 1-3 FEET of Snow Forecast for Washington Tonight & Tomorrow NOAA has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the northern Cascade mountains in Washington state including Mt. Baker ski area. Snow levels are forecast to be in the 2,000-3,000 foot all week (see graphs below). This Winter Storm Warning is calling for 10-36″ of snowfall in the Mt. Baker area. Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow […] WeatherBrains | November 27, 2017 0 Comments
NOAA La Nina Snowfall Map: EXACTLY Who Gets The Most Snow in a La Nina Winter On November 9th 2017, NOAA declared that 2017/18 winter in North America will be a weak La Nina Winter. Today, NOAA has FINALLY shared snowfall maps that show us EXACTLY what we’ve been waiting for: Maps that show us exactly who has gotten above average snowfall during La Nina winters in North America. According to these La Nina snowfall maps, you’ll […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 27, 2017 1 Comment
20-58″ of Snow Forecast for Whistler, B.C. Next 4-Days Whistler Blackcomb ski resort is about to get some big snow. Snow levels are forecast to be high today and tomorrow – possibly to the top of the mountain tomorrow. Fingers crossed it comes in a bit colder than forecast. Wednesday might be some all-time early season conditions at Whistler. Snow Forecasts for Whistler Blackcomb’s Alpine Zones: In the next […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 25, 2017 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory for California Sunday-Monday | 4-12″ of Snow Forecast NOAA has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for California’s Sierra Nevada mountains on Sunday and Monday. Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, and Mammoth are all forecast to se 6-12″ of snowfall above 7,000′. Snow levels will start high around 9,000′ on Sunday before crashing down as low as 5,000′ on Monday. Snow amounts Sunday night-Monday are projected to range from 6-12 inches […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 25, 2017 1 Comment
Near Record High Temperatures CLOSE Snowbird, UT After Being Open Only 3-Days Near record high temperatures forced Snowbird ski resort in Utah to close temporarily today. Temperatures are currently 20-25ºF above normal in the Snowbird and Salt Lake City area (see image below). Snowbird opened on Wednesday and was only able to operate for 3 days before being forced to shut down today. Temperatures at Snowbird aren’t even coming close to freezing […] Industry News WeatherBrains | November 25, 2017 0 Comments
NOAA: 4-10″ of Snow & 100mph Ridgetop Winds for California on Sunday-Monday NOAA is calling for 4-10″ of snow and up to 100mph ridgetop winds in California on Sunday and Monday. Snow level will start around 9,000′ before dropping as low as 4,500 on Monday. Monday and Tuesday should be decent powder days in Lake Tahoe. video of Squaw’s opening day backflips and powder last Friday Ski Resorts Open in California: […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 24, 2017 0 Comments
2-2.5″ of Rain Forecast To Summit Of Whistler, B.C. Next 2 Days… Whistler ski resort in B.C. had an absolutely epic opening weekend. Deep powder. Deep snowpack. Faceshots galore. But now, they’re gonna pay for it dearly with 2-2.5″ (50-65mm) of rain forecast to the top of the mountain in the next two days… “Today was awesome, but man are we gonna pay for it. No, seriously… check the forecast ” – Mike […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 20, 2017 0 Comments
NOAA: Snow All Over The West Today | 1-3 FEET of Additional Snowfall Above 7,500ft Today – Friday Morning In CA The National Weather Service is calling for a snow-filled weekend across the West. They have issued Winter Storm Warnings, Winter Weather Advisories, and Winter Storm Watches all across the board. High winds & heavy snow are expected to accompany these storms, which result in difficult travel conditions. NOAA Has Issued A Winter Storm Warning For: California Colorado Oregon Idaho Nevada Wyoming Montana NOAA […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 16, 2017 1 Comment
NOAA: Heavy Snow Is Headed For CO | 8-18″ of Snow Is Forecasted To Fall Above 8,000ft Tonight – Saturday Morning The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings, Winter Weather Advisories, and Winter Storm Watches for Colorado. They are in effect from late Tonight – early Saturday Morning. The storm is expected to bring heavy snow and high winds, which will result in reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions. 8-18″ of Snow Is Forecasted To Fall Above 8,000ft Tonight – […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 16, 2017 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Storm Warning Issued For WY | 1-2 FEET of Snow Is Forecasted To Fall Today – Friday Afternoon The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Wyoming. It is in effect until Friday, November 17th at 5:00pm. Snowfall rates of 1+ inches per hour are expected to occur Thursday Night into Friday Morning. 1-2 FEET of Snow Is Forecasted To Fall Today – Friday Afternoon In Wyoming. Grand Targhee Resort, WY opens for the season on Friday, […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 16, 2017 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Storm Warning Issued For CA | 2-3+ FEET of Snow Forecasted To Fall Above 8,000ft Today – Friday Morning The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for California. It is in effect from 4:00pm Today – 4:00am Friday Morning. This isn’t the only storm on tap for California though, as another is expected to arrive Sunday and stick around through early next week. Mammoth Mountain, Boreal Mountain Resort, and Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe are open for the […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 15, 2017 0 Comments
NOAA: Strong Atmospheric River For California | 2-4+ Feet Of Snow Possible Next 2-Days NOAA is forecasting a strong Atmospheric River to drop up to 4+ feet of snow in California’s mountains Wednesday and Thursday. “A strong Atmospheric River (AR) storm is expected to move in Wednesday and Thursday.” – NOAA Reno, NV today NOAA has issued a Winter Storm Warning for California that is calling for up to 2-4 feet of snow Wednesday […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 14, 2017 3 Comments
France Just Got Buried in 2-3-FEET of Snow The Val Thorens Ski Resort in France just got buried in about 2 feet of snow from the last storm. The storm that has been dumping snow over this last weekend brought the total snow for the Resort to 80cm [32in] at 3200m [10,498ft] and 60cm [24in] at 2300m[7,545ft] elevation. The ski resort close to Val Thorens in the same […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 13, 2017 0 Comments
A Snowy Week Ahead For Whistler Blackcomb, BC | 28-53″ (70-135cm) of Snow Is Forecasted To Fall Today – Saturday It’s the middle of November and Whistler Blackcomb’s forecast is looking GOOD for the foreseeable future. It’s calling for relatively low winds, cold temperatures, and heavy snowfall. This is perfect timing as the resort opens for the 2017/18 season on Friday, November 24th, 2017. 28-53″ (70-135cm) of snow is forecasted to fall Today – Saturday at Whistler Blackcomb, BC. Snow levels are expected […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 13, 2017 0 Comments
NOAA: 6-14″ of Snow & 22-Foot Waves for Washington Monday & Tuesday The mountains could see 6 to 14 inches of snow above 4000 feet by Tuesday morning. Seas of 22 feet will create dangerous surf conditions on the Coast. – NOAA Seattle, WA today NOAA has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Washington’s Cascade mountains that is in effect Monday and Tuesday this week. 6-14″ of snow are forecast above 4,000′. […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 12, 2017 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Storm Watch for California Wed-Thurs | 6-18″ of Snow Forecast NOAA has issued two Winter Storm Watches for California that are in effect Wednesday and Thursday this week. This watch extends from Mt. Lassen down to the northern boarder of Yosemite National Park. Heavy snow possible. Windy conditions possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Wednesday. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 12, 2017 1 Comment
NOAA: Unsettled Weather Continues In CA | More Snow On Tap For The Mountains Sunday – Monday The National Weather Service has stated that unsettled weather is expected to persist in California through Monday. The area could see light snowfall and high winds today. Then another widespread precipitation event moves in on Sunday and sticks around through Monday. On Monday, snow levels are expected to drop below mountain pass levels, which should allow for accumulating snowfall at ski […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 9, 2017 0 Comments