2-5 FEET of Snow Forecasted for Western US Over Next 7 Days, Primarily in the Pacific Northwest Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 4:20 PM MST, Nov. 16, 2020 Forecast Summary: A series of storms will bring 2-5 FEET of snow over the western US this week, primarily in the Pacific NW. A longwave troughing pattern will remain in place over the US west coast, streaming moisture into the region. The highest amounts of snow […] Weather Eric McNamee | November 16, 2020 0 Comments
California Issues Travel Advisory as State COVID Cases Surpass 1,000,000 Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued a travel advisory for the state of California as state COVID cases pass 1 million and continue to surge ahead of Thanksgiving. State officials are asking residents not to travel out of state for the holiday and are recommending that those who do quarantine for at least 14 days when they return. “California just surpassed a […] SnowBrains | November 13, 2020 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts Struggle to Hire and Offer Affordable Housing due to Visa Ban, Pandemic Ski resorts in and around the Lake Tahoe area are forging the way through a shortage of international workers and affordable housing as the winter hiring season begins. Most fingers are being pointed at the pandemic, as well as President Trump’s stance on legal immigration, which has made it more difficult for temporary workers who have historically been counted on […] Industry News Galen Carrico | November 2, 2020 4 Comments
PHOTOS: Resorts Across California Begin Making Snow in Preparation for Opening Day Single-digit temperatures in the Sierra Nevada have given a number of Californian resorts the opportunity to fire up their snow guns and get some snow on the ground in preparation for the upcoming winter season. Related: Ski California Resorts Share What Guests Can Expect This Winter Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows was blowing snow on 15th October, but they were joined […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 27, 2020 2 Comments
Opening Dates for California Ski Resorts Ski season is much closer than we think… or at least that’s what I keep telling myself in an effort to contain the pre-season stoke as I binge watch old ski films. But seriously, we are only two months out from the opening of numerous California ski resorts; now we just need some snow. Related: Projected Opening Dates of Colorado […] Industry News Spencer Cox | September 22, 2020 0 Comments
Northstar California Resort Reverses Controversial Paid Parking Introduced Last Year | Village View Lot Returns to Free Northstar California Resort announced last week that it will return the Village View lot to free parking this winter. Paid parking was introduced last year to ‘improve the guest experience’. Related: Northstar, CA Responds to Angry Complaints | “Paid Parking Will Improve the Guest Experience” Northstar made the controversial decision last Fall to charge guests to park at the Village […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 10, 2020 1 Comment
Northstar, CA Passholder Unhappy With Parking Charges Wins Court Hearing Appeal Against Vail Resorts A Northstar Ski Resort, CA passholder who was unhappy with the resort’s decision to charge for parking has beaten the resort’s appeal of his previous victory to have the cost of his pass refunded. Related: Northstar California Resort to Charge For Parking this Season Robert Grossman, Truckee, CA, took the resort to a small claims court in Tahoe City back […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 1, 2020 1 Comment
The Top 15 Highest Ski Resorts in California California is not only known for sunshine and surfing, but it also boasts some of the best skiing in North America. The Golden State has nearly 30 ski resorts, many of them located in the Lake Tahoe area. California’s higher elevations rep a notable seasonal snowfall average and enjoy big storms with large dumps. Related: The Top 15 Highest Ski […] Industry News Taliana Potts | April 22, 2020 6 Comments
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