Vail Resorts Officially Extends Season at Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood NORTHSTAR, HEAVENLY, AND KIRKWOOD OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE WINTER 2022/23 SEASON EXTENSIONSÂ 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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 21, 2023 0 Comments
It’s Officially Tahoe’s Snowiest October Through February Period Since 1970 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 […] Industry News Matt Scribner | March 3, 2023 0 Comments
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 […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 7, 2022 0 Comments
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 […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 29, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: California to Receive Up to 6 FEET of Snow This Week This week, a powerful winter storm digs down into the Western US, bringing significant snowfall across the entire region. The heaviest hit region will be California, where snow accumulation may exceed 6 feet on higher terrain and 3-5 feet at resorts. The storm began on Sunday night, bringing several inches to the region. Things calmed down on Monday and are just beginning […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 7, 2022 2 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Kirkwood, CA – Admiration of the Sierra Crest I will never forget my first day at Kirkwood. There was a storm blowing in the night before continuing into the morning bringing feet of fresh snow. I pulled up to chain control in Hope Valley just 20 road miles south of Lake Tahoe. I stopped, rolled my window down, and asked how the road conditions were. The attendant stated […] Trip Report Brady James Kraabel | November 4, 2022 1 Comment
SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 1 Foot of Snow Possible For Parts of The Sierra Through Thursday  9:25 pm MDT, 10/30/2022 Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee Forecast Summary: A trough will move through California and bring up to a foot of snow to parts of the Sierra through Thursday. Snow will initially start Tuesday as moisture is transported in the region. Snow tapers off Thursday but then chances return through the long-term and into […] Weather Eric McNamee | October 30, 2022 0 Comments
Here’s What’s New at California & Nevada Ski Resorts This Season, Including New Terrain, Upgrades, and Anniversaries Transformational new lifts, trails, snowmaking, and other infrastructure, plus the return of signature events highlight the 2022-23 winter season in California and Nevada In advance of the 2022-23 winter season, ski areas in California and Nevada are investing heavily in infrastructure upgrades designed to offer a high-quality, efficient, and memorable experience for skiers and snowboarders. From new lifts and trails […] SnowBrains | October 6, 2022 5 Comments