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Mt. Baker Ski Area, WA, Closed for 2 Days Due to Very Dangerous Avalanche Conditions

Mt. Baker ski area is closed for two days due to dangerous avalanche danger. | Photo: Mt. Baker

Mt. Baker Ski Area, Washington, announced yesterday a temporary closure for Monday and Tuesday, March 24-25, due to an incoming atmospheric river bringing significant rain and wind to the region, leading to very dangerous avalanche conditions. The closure follows exceptional snowfall throughout the month. Related: Top 9 Biggest Snowfalls in North America This Season The ski area plans to reopen on […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: 2 Storm Systems For the PNW This Week, 30+ Inches Possible

This forecast was created at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18 A series of storms will keep the Pacific Northwest active through early next week, with moderate snow in the Cascades through Thursday, a milder pattern Friday, and a more potent surge of moisture arriving over the weekend. Mild temperatures and higher snow levels will dominate late in the weekend […]
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[VIDEO] Terrifying Tree Well Rescue Highlights Why You Should Always Ski With a Buddy in the Trees

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Terrifying. It’s one of those superlatives websites use to get you to click. But in this case, it’s justified. It’s terrifying to think how quickly your day can change from shredding deep powder and having the time of your life to actually fighting for your life. It’s terrifying to imagine the thoughts going through that boarder’s mind. It’s terrifying to think […]
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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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SnowBrains Forecast: Give Thanks for an Active Pattern | 1-3 Feet of Snow Possible in the Cascades Through Monday Morning

Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee  12:10 AM MST, 11/24/2022 Forecast Summary: A series of troughs will move through the Pacific Northwest this weekend and early next week, possibly bringing 1-3 FEET of snow to the Cascades through Monday morning. Snow will start Friday as the first shortwave trough pushes through. A slight break is expected Saturday before […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: 1-3 Feet of Snow For Parts of The Washington Cascades Through Tuesday

Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee  10:20 PM MST, 2/26/2022 Forecast Summary: An atmospheric river will slam moisture into the Washington Cascades and bring 1-3 FEET of snow, with deeper totals higher in elevation through Tuesday. Snow will fill in Sunday as the atmospheric river begins over the area Snow will continue through the day Monday and Tuesday with […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Finally Some Snow in the Cascades | Up to 18″ to Start the Workweek

Forecast by SnowBrains Meteorologist Nathan Tarino Last Updated 5:00 AM MST 1/30 Forecast Summary The second half of January has been pretty pathetic across the Western US, with a high amplitude ridge aloft centered smack over the Pacific Northwest pushing the storm track north into Canada. In Washington and Oregon, it really hasn’t snowed since January 12th. Below is a […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: 2-5 Feet of Snow For PNW And 1-3 Feet of Snow For Northern Rockies Through Sunday Morning

Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee  10:05 pm MST, 1/6/2022 Forecast Summary: An atmospheric river will bring 2-5 Feet of snow to the PNW and 1-3 Feet of snow to the Northern Rockies through Sunday morning. Ongoing snow will continue through Friday and Saturday as moisture is drawn into the region. By Sunday, snow will taper off as […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: New Year’s Storm Cycle for the PacNW | Good Snow Monday and Tuesday

Forecast by SnowBrains meteorologist Nathan Tarino Last Updated 5 PM MST January 1st Forecast Summary A  persistently cold and snowy pattern has kept conditions soft through the holidays and enabled the snowpack to bounce back after an abysmal November.  Yet another snowy week is on tap across the Cascades, with heavy snow falling Sunday evening all the way through next […]
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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 […]
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