SnowBrains Forecast: Over 12 inches of Snow For California This Week SUMMARY: A series of moderate storms will usher in a welcomed return of winter weather this week, bringing multiple rounds of snowfall and much cooler temperatures to the Sierra. Two main waves will impact ski areas across California, the first moving through from late Saturday night into Monday, and the second arriving midweek from late Tuesday through Thursday. Snow levels […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 1, 2025 0 Comments
Kirkwood Mountain, CA, Shuts Down Operation Due to Blizzard Conditions Kirkwood Mountain, California, is another ski resort in the Sierra Nevada that has shut down operations due to extreme weather conditions. June Mountain, California, also shut down on Thursday, February 13, due to extreme weather and safety concerns. On its website, the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center stated that very dangerous avalanche conditions exist today. Large natural avalanches are likely at […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 14, 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
Kirkwood Mountain Resort, CA, to Kick Off 2024-25 Winter Season Early on November 30 Kirkwood will welcome guests back six days earlier than planned for another unforgettable ski and ride season. Epic Passes go on sale December 2, so purchase now to lock in access. Kirkwood, CA โ November 26, 2024 โ With 29 inches of new snow and an incredible effort by its Mountain Operations and Snowmaking teams, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is thrilled […] Industry News Press Release | November 28, 2024 0 Comments
Top 9 Ski Resorts in North America as a Professional Freeskier View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Here are my top nine personal favorite ski resorts as a professional freeskier: Related: The Top 10 Male Freeskiers of All-Time: 9. Mount Bachelor, Oregon This is where I learned to ski. It was a very special place in my heart. I did a full ski season […] Featured Video Miles Clark | November 26, 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
Vail Resorts Announces 24/25 Winter Opening Dates for Tahoe Resorts, Whistler Blackcomb, Colorado Resorts, Park City, and Stevens Pass Skiers and riders also invited to leave their gear at home this season and try My Epic Gear membership: Premium gear available slopeside BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug. 14, 2024 — The best time to plan for winter is now, and your checklist to prepare for the ski and ride season is here. Skiers and riders who start planning now will lock […] Industry News Press Release | August 14, 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 Northstarโs reservations-based parking programs, Kirkwood will offer reservations on weekends and peak periods next year with a combination of free, paid, and carpool options.ย 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