NASA: A “Surprisingly Average” Year for Sierra Snowpack The Sierra Nevada is known for its booms and busts regarding mountain snow. Last year, there was record-high snow, whereas the snowpack was low three years prior. After more than a decade of unusually wet or unusually dry years, the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada was close to normal in 2024. Related: California’s April Snow Survey Shows Above Average Snowpack […] SnowBrains | April 12, 2024 0 Comments
Did You Know the Smallest Mountain Range in the World is in California? This post first appeared on NASA Earth Observatory Sometimes called the “smallest mountain range in the world,” the Sutter Buttes rise almost 2,000-feet (610m) above the flat agricultural fields of the Great Valley of central California and can be seen from the top of Squaw Valley. The Sutter Buttes are remnants of a volcano that was active approximately 1.6 to […] Brains SnowBrains | April 9, 2024 4 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Operations Update April 5 | Alpine Closes April 28, Palisades Open Daily Through May 27 Palisades Tahoe Operations Update for April 5 – Written by Liz Worgan We’ve been enjoying these small, frequent storms throughout the last week and we hope you have, too. As we move into April, we are in full Spring Skiing Capital mode and planning for almost 2 more months of skiing and snowboarding. Here’s what you need to know: Related: […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 8, 2024 0 Comments
Closing Dates for Lake Tahoe, CA, Ski Resorts There is much to love about spring skiing. Sun, longer days, corn snow, and pond skims are just a few. However, as much as we hate to admit it, it means the ski season is ending soon. The Lake Tahoe region of California not only has some of the most concentrated areas of ski resorts but also has areas that […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 7, 2024 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA, Report: 94″ Snowfall in March | Almost Double the Historical Average Report from Thursday, April 4, 2024, and written by Laura and Rob Pilewski – Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers New Snow: 24 inches Settled Snow Depth: 58 inches High Temperature: 50°F (April 2) Low Temperature: 10°F (March 31) March Weather Summary New Snow: 94 inches (historical average 55.5 inches) Snow Water Equivalent: 6.42 inches (historical average 3.84 inches) Average High Temperature: […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 5, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Shares Spring Events Through Memorial Day With late-season storms and more bluebird days on the way, Palisades Tahoe, California, is an unparalleled spring destination, boasting the longest skiing and riding season in Lake Tahoe. There is much to love about spring at Palisades Tahoe, from the corn snow and crazy events to live music and après afternoons, once again proving why the resort is the official […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 3, 2024 0 Comments
California’s April Snow Survey Shows Above Average Snowpack for Second Straight Season DWR staff, joined by Governor Gavin Newsom and CNRA Secretary Wade Crowfoot, conduct the April 2, 2024 manual snow survey at Phillips Station After a dry start to the year, March storms provided boost to snowpack but runoff will be the key to future water supply Governor Newsom highlights new California Water Plan Update 2023 to chart California’s path towards […] SnowBrains | April 3, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Resorts to Introduce Paid & Free Parking Reservations at Kirkwood, CA, After Success at Heavenly & Northstar Based on the successes of Heavenly and Northstar’s reservations-based parking programs, Kirkwood will offer reservations on weekends and peak periods next year with a combination of free, paid, and carpool options. As the winter season of 2023/24 concludes, Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort are pleased to report positive outcomes from the new reservations-based parking programs effective during weekends […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 3, 2024 0 Comments