NOAA Winter Weather Advisory for Montana | Ski Resorts Could See 5-12″ Fresh Snow A winter weather advisory has been issued for most of western Montana as the next significant system to affect the Northern Rockies will arrive on Saturday. Northwestern Montana will be most affected by the Canadian cold front and decent snowfall totals could see eager powderhounds making turns on the slopes of Montana as early as Sunday. * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 16, 2020 0 Comments
Ski Areas Across the West Suspend Operations Due to Wildfire Threat Rocky Mountain resorts might have been lucky enough to be buried under snowfall this week, but a number of ski areas on the west coast are currently battling with wildfire risk and extreme weather at the other end of the scale. A number of resorts are under immediate threat from the record-breaking wildfires currently ravaging California and Oregon. Just yesterday […] Fire Firebrains | September 11, 2020 0 Comments
Photo Tour: Rocky Mountain Ski Resorts Get Their First Taste of Winter The first round of snow to hit the Rocky Mountains this week left ski resorts shrouded in a blanket of white. Related: NOAA: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Colorado | Monarch Mountain, CO Could See 16-24″ Fresh Snow Doesn’t quite look like there’s enough to ski just yet, but there is more snow is in the forecast. Let it snow… Industry News SnowBrains | September 9, 2020 0 Comments
Bridger Foothills Fire Burning North of Bozeman, MT A massive wildfire is currently scorching the Bridger Range just north of Bozeman, Montana. The fire started near Bozeman’s iconic “M” trail on Friday afternoon and blew up to 7,138 acres as of Monday night. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Gusty winds and low humidity caused extreme fire growth on Saturday. Light smoke was visible from […] Fire Mike Lavery | September 8, 2020 0 Comments
Bridger Bowl, MT Addresses Community Over Upcoming Winter, Pass Refund Policy, and More… The general manager at Bridger Bowl ski area, MT yesterday addressed the ski community with his vision for the upcoming winter and what the resort will be doing to make it as successful as possible while mitigating any potential impact on customers. Related: Sweet Bridger Bowl Highlight Edit | Plenty of Powder, Air, Trees and Cliffs The resort is offering […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 31, 2020 0 Comments
Gigantic Wet Slab Avalanche Releases at Montana Ski Area: “Biggest slide I’ve seen,” Says Patrol Director A ginormous wet slab avalanche was naturally triggered at a private Montana ski area yesterday afternoon. The crown was some 6-8′ deep and the Yellowstone Club ski patrol director said that “it is the biggest slide he has seen on the shoulder.” The avalanche hit a tower. RELATED: Ultra-Exclusive Yellowstone Club, MT Agrees $370,000 Settlement to Keep Liquor Licenses After Intentionally […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 20, 2020 0 Comments
Over 8 Feet of Snow this February at Red Lodge Mountain, Montana February has been off the charts at Red Lodge Mountain, MT with 101” of snow! That’s almost eight-and-a-half FEET of snow that’s fallen during the shortest month of the year. And the snow isn’t going to stop falling there any time soon. “The skiing and riding has been absolutely phenomenal, said marketing and sales manager of Red Lodge Mountain,” Kelsey […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | February 28, 2020 0 Comments
Natural 4-8′ deep slab avalanche breaks on Saddle Peak, MT Avalanche conditions in the Bridger Range near Bozeman, MT are looking frightening as of late. Giant natural avalanches are being reported in the backcountry. The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center reports: A natural 4-8′ deep slab avalanche broke on Saddle Peak within the last couple days (2/6 or 2/7) during the current storm. Huge avalanches like this are likely and […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 11, 2020 0 Comments