Homewood Mountain, CA, Continues Plan to Move to Members-Only Model As previously reported, Homewood Mountain is continuing its plan to move to a members-only model. Over the last decade, the number of season pass holders has dropped from 2,800 in 2012, to 1,800 last season. The 35% drop is in addition to a 40% overall drop in skier visits. The reason for the dip is directly related to the traffic […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 7, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 6-12″ of Snow For The Sierra Through Saturday Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee  7:45 pm MST, 3/2/2022 Forecast Summary: Two shortwave troughs will move through California and bring 6-12″ of snow to the Sierra through Saturday. Snow will start Thursday night and continue through the day Saturday. The heaviest of the snow will come Friday night with the second shortwave trough. Resorts that will see […] Weather Eric McNamee | March 2, 2022 1 Comment
Homewood Mountain Resort, CA, Offers Free Skiing to Firefighters on January 30, 2022 The resort will begin accepting reservations for the first 200 firefighters on January 19 The unprecedented wildfires that affected California this year – with two crossing the Sierra from one side to the other – were taken down by the hard work and bravery of the firefighting community. To honor their unwavering commitment and offer thanks, Homewood Mountain Resort is […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 18, 2022 1 Comment
SnowBrains Forecast: Holiday Snow Out West Under Active Pattern, And Lots of it Forecast By The SnowBrains Meteorology team  10:25 PM MST, 12/23/2021 Forecast Summary: A very active pattern will bring multiple rounds of snow across the western US, with significant snowfall totals likely through Tuesday. Snow will get started Thursday night and will keep going almost continuously through Tuesday for most locations. A brief break will come Wednesday before active weather continues […] Weather Eric McNamee | December 23, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 100″ of Snow to Fall Across The Sierra This Week Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee  7:10 pm MST, 12/19/2021 Forecast Summary: A long-duration Atmospheric River will bring up to 100″ of snow to the Sierra through Sunday of next week. Snow will get started Tuesday as moisture from the atmospheric river slams into the Sierra to start things off. Snow will then pretty fall nonstop through the weekend […] Weather Eric McNamee | December 19, 2021 0 Comments
With Over 3.5 Feet of New Snow and More on the Way, Homewood Mountain Resort Will Open Wednesday, December 15 Boutique mountain resort on Lake Tahoe’s west shore is celebrating its 60th season and offers incredible value with lesson package and lift ticket deals The winter season is set to begin on Wednesday, December 15 at Homewood Mountain Resort on Lake Tahoe’s west shore. This season the resort is celebrating its 60th winter with the return of lesson and lift […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 15, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Another Trough to Bring 1-2 Feet of Snow For Sierra Through Thursday Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee  7:10 pm MST, 12/14/2021 Forecast Summary: Another trough will move into California Wednesday night and bring an additional 1-2 FEET of snow to the Sierra through Thursday. Snow will start Wednesday afternoon and continue through the day Thursday. An active pattern looks to be in place in the long term and extended. […] Weather Eric McNamee | December 14, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2-5 Feet of Snow For The Sierra Through Tuesday: Up to 6+ Feet Above 6000′ Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee  5:30 pm MST, 12/11/2021 Forecast Summary: A trough over the eastern Pacific will slam moisture into the Sierra Sunday night and bring 2-5 FEET of snow to the high Sierra through Tuesday. Over 6 FEET is likely above 6000′. An active pattern looks to be in place in the long term and […] Weather Eric McNamee | December 11, 2021 0 Comments