SnowBrains Forecast: 1-2 Feet For Colorado and New Mexico Mountains This Week Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee Brought to you by Monarch Mountain ย 2:45 PM MST, 3/22/2021 Forecast Summary: A series of troughs will move through the Southwest this week and bring 1-2 FEET of snow to parts of Colorado and New Mexico on top of what has fallen today. The first round will come Tuesday/Wednesday and bring snow primarily […] Weather Eric McNamee | March 22, 2021 0 Comments
Crested Butte, CO Report: Mixed Weather, Park Laps, and Dust on Crust Report from Sunday, March 21, 2021 Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Crested Butte, CO – The days are getting longer, and the (resort) season is getting shorter.ย Today yielded some classic spring conditions with dust on crush, mixed weather, and sticky slow snow. Much of the groomed mountain was slow and sticky, although the extremes yielded some softer snow. […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | March 22, 2021 1 Comment
What are the 9 Prettiest Ski Areas in North America? North America is full of stunning mountain ranges from the Appalachians to the Chugach Range in Alaska.ย Each range is unique with distinguishing characteristics that make them all beautiful in their own way. There are countless ski areas with gorgeous views and we all have our own opinions about which is the prettiest. Many more resorts could arguably make the list. […] Brains Dominic Gawel | March 17, 2021 6 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2-4 Feet of Snow For Colorado Front Range, Locally Higher Amounts Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee Brought to you by Monarch Mountain ย 3:30 PM MST, 3/11/2021 Forecast Summary: An upper-level low off the West Coast is expected to dig into the Southwest US and cut off, bringing 2-4 FEET of snow across the Colorado Front Range this weekend. Before then, minimal snowfall totals are expected.ย Below-average temperatures and below-average […] Weather Eric McNamee | March 11, 2021 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Announces Extended Seasons for Resorts in California, Colorado, and Utah Vail Resorts is pleased to announce the 2020-21 ski and ride season will be extended at Beaver Creek Resort, Keystone Resort, and Vail Mountain Resort in Colorado, Park City Mountain Resort in Utah, and Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood in California. Related: Action For Change and Vailโs Steps Toward Inclusivity The extended season means more time on mountain and the snow. […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 10, 2021 0 Comments
Crested Butte, CO Backcountry Report: A Chute on Mt. Axtell’s First Bowl Report from Monday, March 8, 2021 Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing The Crested Butte backcountry never ceases to impress me and today was no exception to that. Mt. Axtell delivered steep skiing, powder, soft snow, tight trees, and a fun chute. Our day began at the Kebler Pass winter closure where we skinned about two miles to the […] Backcountry Dominic Gawel | March 10, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Significant Snowstorm Likely Across The Colorado Front Range This Weekend Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee Brought to you by Monarch Mountain ย 5:10 PM MST, 3/9/2021 Forecast Summary: An upper-level low off the west coast is expected to dig into the Southwest US and close off, possibly bringing significant snow accumulations across the Colorado Front Range this weekend. Before then, 4-12″ of snow is expected across the Western mountains […] Weather Eric McNamee | March 9, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 4-12″ of Snow Across Western Colorado Mountains Through Wednesday Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee Brought to you by Monarch Mountain ย 10:10 AM MST, 3/2/2021 Forecast Summary: A closed-low off the west coast will move into the southwest tomorrow and Thursday, bringing 4-12″ of snow to western Colorado Mountains. Conditions will temporarily clear out Friday before another closed low moves into the state this weekend. Active weather looks […] Weather Eric McNamee | March 2, 2021 0 Comments