SnowBrains Forecast: White Christmas Incoming for CaliforniaโUp to 30 Inches Expected This forecast was written at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 21 Weโre kicking off the Christmas week with multiple waves of snowfall across the Sierra, delivering deep turns just in time for the holiday. Upper snow levels this weekend will give way to colder air by Tuesday, setting the stage for moderate to heavy snowfall in many resorts. Another system […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 21, 2024 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Co. Looking to Link Together Big Bear and Snow Summit Resorts, CA Snow has been slow to blanket Big Bear, California, this year, but big changes are on the horizon for the area’s interconnected ski scene. Bear Mountain, a cornerstone of Big Bear Mountain Resorts, has introduced its first new chairlift in three decades: the Midway lift. This high-speed, six-seat marvel carries skiers over 2,500 feet in as little as 2.5 minutes […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 19, 2024 3 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: SNOW Possible in California in August for the First Time in 20+ Years Snow expected across the higher peaks of the Sierra’s. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary Forecast written on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 1 a.m. MST An unseasonably strong cold front will travel down the west coast this week, making landfall over Northern California on Friday. Temperatures will drop by 10-15 degrees, with below-freezing temperatures expected above 9,000ft on Friday night and […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 20, 2024 0 Comments
The 5 Most Southern Ski Resorts in the U.S. There are thousands of ski resorts throughout the world and in some pretty bizarre locations. Did you know you can go skiing in Israel? Morocco also has some world-class skiing at Oukaimeden. Seems like as long as there are cold winter temperatures, ample snow, and a hill, people are going to go skiing down it. Many places you wouldn’t guess […] Brains Steven Snyder | November 6, 2023 5 Comments
Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, CA, Look to Combine and Form 1 Ski Area with Interconnecting Lifts Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are both part of Alterra-owned Big Bear Mountain Resort. The twin properties are located just two miles apart and offer a variety of diverse activities and events, to go along with skiing and snowboarding. Both are under evaluation by the U.S. Forest Service on a plan to connect the two resorts. This would be done […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 1, 2023 0 Comments
Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA, Extends Season to April 30, 2023 Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA, announced it would extend its season by at least three weeks. The Californian ski resort has moved its expected closing day for the Snow Summit chair to April 30, 2023. The exciting news comes as the area has been experiencing record snowfalls. Big Bear Mountain Resort has received 210 inches of snow this season, the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 21, 2023 0 Comments
Snow Valley in Southern California Joins the Ikon Pass Communityย Snow Valley in Southern California will join the Ikon Pass community starting Monday, February 20, 2023. Easily accessible from Pasadena, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and San Diego and just 15 miles from Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley features some of the regionโs best beginner terrain, with award-winning learning centers and a shared dedication to exceptional guest service. Snow Valley […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 13, 2023 0 Comments
Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA, Opens Tomorrow Thanks to More than a Foot of Snow Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA, has announced that it will open for the โ22-23 winter season tomorrow, Saturday, November 12th. The early opening comes on the heels of several storm systems that left more than a foot of snow this week. Related: 27 Resorts Are Open for Skiing and Riding In North America This Weekend Both the Snow Summit and […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 11, 2022 0 Comments