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Kirkwood

Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Kirkwood, CA – The K-Factor

Once is Enough at Kirkwood. The Skull and Crossbones sign at Kirkwood.

  I knew Kirkwood was special since my first run. The “K-Factor” was running on full steam that day, with an overnight storm blessing the valley with an unexpected 7 inches overnight. The lift lines were full of stoke and excitement, with the thunder of avalanche control adding to the mix of an already epic April pow day. After waiting […]

Anton Lengyel | May 26, 2023
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Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood Resorts in California Announce Summer 2023 Opening and Activities

After a historic winter season with record-breaking snowfall, Tahoe-area resorts look ahead to summer operations and events After a historic winter season, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are all looking ahead toward summer. Conditions permitting, all three Lake Tahoe-area resorts are targeting Friday, June 16, for their opening days, with an array of highly anticipated summer […]

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SnowBrains | May 19, 2023
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Top 9 Deepest Snowpacks at Open Resorts in North America

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Snow has pummelled the west this season, with several atmospheric rivers and storms dumping on California and Utah. Despite ski areas seeing their snowiest winters in 20 years, many have already closed. Related: The Biggest Season Snowfall Totals For Open Resorts in North America Right Now These are the resorts that are still open (albeit some only at the weekend) […]

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SnowBrains | April 24, 2023
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SnowBrains Forecast: 2-4 Feet of Snow Possible For Sierra Through Thursday

Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee  11:20 PM MDT, 3/27/2023 Forecast Summary: Yet another storm will move through California Tuesday into Thursday, bringing 2-4 FEET of snow to the Sierra. Precipitaion currently over the northern portion of California will move to the south and east as the storm pushes to the south. Snow levels will initially start out […]

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WeatherBrains | March 27, 2023
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Vail Resorts Officially Extends Season at Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood

NORTHSTAR, HEAVENLY, AND KIRKWOOD OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE WINTER 2022/23 SEASON EXTENSIONS  The three Lake Tahoe-area resorts will extend the ski + ride season this year thanks to near-record-setting snow totals. With a wild winter season and near-record-setting snowfall across the region, Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort will add additional days to ski and ride season, allowing guests […]

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SnowBrains | March 21, 2023
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It’s Officially Tahoe’s Snowiest October Through February Period Since 1970

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The Lake Tahoe region is in the midst of a season that has been nothing short of historic. The area has seen more snow from October-February then any season since 1970, and there are no signs of mother nature slowing down. With massive storms rolling through during December and January combined with a blizzard that rivals some of the largest in […]

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Matt Scribner | March 3, 2023
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SnowBrains Forecast: Snowy Weekend Ahead for the West Coast | 1-3 Feet for the Cascades | Up to 6 Feet for the High Sierra

10:45 pm MST, 12/7/2022 Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee Forecast Summary: A series of troughs will move through the west coast and bring multiple FEET of snow to the Cascades and Sierra by Sunday. Snow starts Thursday morning across the Cascades and moves south to the Sierra by Thursday night as the first trough digs into the […]

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WeatherBrains | December 7, 2022
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SnowBrains Forecast: 1-3 Feet of Snow for the Sierra Through Friday Morning With More on the Way

12:00 am MST, 11/30/2022 Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee Forecast Summary: A trough will move through California and bring 1-3 FEET of snow to the Sierra through Friday Morning. Snow will initially start Tuesday night as moisture is transported in the region. This snow will continue as a band and move north to south through Friday morning […]

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WeatherBrains | November 29, 2022
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