Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA, Report: 8″ of Snow and Bears Near Mono Pass Trail Are Still Active This post was written by Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers on Saturday, 11 January New Snow: 8 inches Settled Snow Depth: 33 inches High temperature: 51°F (January 2) Low temperature: 1°F (January 4) Ski Conditions and Weather On the evening of January 3, the Tuolumne Meadows area was treated to seven new inches of low-density snow that […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | January 13, 2025 0 Comments
Northstar California Resort and SOS Outreach Unite to Bring Local Parents to the Slopes for the First Time Northstar partners with SOS Outreach to introduce parents of program participants to skiing and snowboarding for the first time. Truckee, CALIF. – JANUARY 9, 2025 – SOS Outreach, a national youth development nonprofit that cultivates a sense of belonging through outdoor-based mentorship, offered parents of its program participants the opportunity to learn how to ski or snowboard for the first […] Industry News Press Release | January 11, 2025 0 Comments
Splitboarder Survives Night Alone After Friend Abandons Him in Sierra Nevada Backcountry A splitboarder had to be rescued from the backcountry in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains on December 29 after his friend left him behind. El Dorado County Search and Rescue (EDSAR) teams responded to the distress call near the junction of Warr Trail and Saxon Creek Trail, also known as Mr. Toads, at around 5 p.m. Related: Hiker Rescued After Unplanned Night […] SnowBrains | January 6, 2025 3 Comments
Unprepared and Inexperienced Solo Hiker Dies on 14,505′ Mount Whitney, CA, Winter Summit Attempt The body of Taylor Rodriguez, a 29-year-old from San Antonio, Texas, was found Saturday on Mount Whitney in California’s Sierra Nevada range. Inyo County Sheriff’s Office reported that search teams discovered Rodriguez at 12,000 feet near North Fork Lone Pine Creek Trail. Despite harsh winter conditions and inadequate preparation, Rodriguez attempted to summit Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the […] SnowBrains | January 6, 2025 1 Comment
First Snow Survey of the Season Shows Snowpack Near Average for California After a Warm, Dry Fall, Recent Storms Provide Boost to Snowpack but Return of Dry Conditions Looms SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 24 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 9 inches, which is 91 percent of […] SnowBrains | January 6, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Quick-Hitting Friday Storm For the Sierra This forecast was written at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 A fast-moving storm on Friday will bring moderate mountain snowfall, breezy winds, and slightly cooler temperatures. This will be followed by a lull this weekend and mostly dry conditions through early next week. Expect snow levels to briefly hover above 7,000 feet before dropping during the main event, […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 1, 2025 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Operations Update: Mixed Precipitation Followed by Powder Operations Update: Mixed Precipitation Followed by Powder By Maddie Condon/Palisades Tahoe on December 27, 2024 The storm that rolled in on Thursday dumped 12 inches of new snow in 24 hours on our upper mountain, and 2 inches of snow at the base. That being said, winds are playing a big factor in our operational ability, as this storm is […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 27, 2024 0 Comments
5 People Fall From Chairlift Due to Malfunction at Heavenly Ski Resort, CA [Updated 5:38 p.m. EST on Monday, December 23] On Monday, December 23, around 10:00 a.m., a chairlift malfunctioned on the Nevada side of Heavenly Ski Resort, Lake Tahoe, causing five passengers to fall from the lift. It is reported that one chair on Comet Express rolled backward into another, jolting the people on the front chair off. Also, a passenger […] Industry News John Cunningham | December 23, 2024 3 Comments
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