One of California’s Oldest Ski Areas, Badger Pass, Cancels Season Due to Lack of Snow One of California’s oldest ski resorts, Badger Pass in Yosemite National Park, has announced it will not open for the 2024-25 season due to insufficient snow. The decision, made in collaboration with the National Park Service and Yosemite Hospitality, was shared in a social post on Monday. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 4 Feet For California This Week Despite recent […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 12, 2025 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA, Report: Ski Touring Conditions Good Despite Below-Average Snowpack This post was written by Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers on Wednesday, January 29 New Snow: 3 inches Settled Snow Depth: 28 inches High temperature: 53ยฐF (January 23) Low temperature: 0ยฐF (January 28) Ski Conditions and Weather A weather disturbance moved through the latter half of this week bringing light snow, high winds, and cold temperatures. Ski […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | February 4, 2025 0 Comments
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
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
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: The Soul Cleansing Winter Wonderland of Bear Valley, CA Looking for a down-to-earth and tranquil mountain? Nestled amidst the beauty of California’s vast Sierra Nevada mountains, Bear Valley Resort beckons outdoor enthusiasts with a year-round haven. From its renowned downhill skiing and snowboarding terrain to its charming small-town village atmosphere, this resort promises an unforgettable experience. Just two hours from the greater Sacramento area and three hours for those […] Jack Bynum | June 12, 2024 1 Comment
9,945′ Tioga Pass (SR 120), CA, Opens for the Summer on Monday, June 10 Effective Monday, June 10, all roads leading to Mono County will be open to road warriors seeking escape in the beautiful Eastern Sierra. Tioga Pass will officially open on June 10 at 7 am, marking the full opening of the three high-elevation gateway passes that close each winter season and providing access to the pure natural wonder of Californiaโs Eastern […] SnowBrains | June 9, 2024 0 Comments
Trip Report: Black Mountain – “North Face Chutes” | Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA Report from June 1, 2024 I was exhausted the past week after skiing 461 of the past 541 days. Yesterday was no exception. I searched for an easy one. One that wouldn’t end me… Black Mountain in Virginia Lakes appeared just right. 11,770′ Black Mountain “North Face Chutes” Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA Summitย (actually a ridgeline):ย 11,700 feet Car:ย 9,800 feet […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | June 3, 2024 0 Comments
Trip Report: Peak 12,691′ Paiute Pass Ridge Chutes – “Ice Fall Chute” | Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA Report from May 30, 2024 After skiing 457 of the past 537 days, I was exhausted and needed an easy tour yesterday. I’d skied 2 chutes off Paiute Pass Ridge last year and knew it was an easy hike for good steep skiing. Time to go back… ย Peak 12,691โฒ, CA โ โPaiute Pass Ridge Chutesโย Icefall Couloir Details Summitย (actually, this […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | May 31, 2024 0 Comments