Top 9 Snowiest Ski Resorts in North America [Updated 2024] All data was pulled from each resort’s website as of March 2024. It’s no secret that the West is the snowiest region in North America. Cold fronts come down from the Gulf of Alaska, hit our North-South oriented mountain ranges, and orographic lifting does the rest. There are 10 ski resorts in the west that average over 500” of snow. […] Brains Liam Abbott | March 25, 2024 0 Comments
Stevens Pass, WA, to Offer Free and Paid Parking Reservations and Carpooling Incentives for 2024/25 Winter Season Parking and arrivals are an important part of the guest experience at Stevens Pass, Washington, and the resort is committed to addressing the challenges they present with proactive, data-driven approaches. Next winter, the resort will offer a combination of free and paid parking options on weekends and holidays/peak periods, with a focus on reservations and carpooling incentives. Related: Kirkwood Resort, […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 6, 2024 0 Comments
3 Washington Ski Resorts Open This Week The 2023/24 season is in full swing with many ski resorts already open across the United States with more resorts not far behind. Christmas is less than two weeks away and it is crunch time for ski resorts trying to open before the busy holiday week. Ski resorts in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Rockies, and Pacific Southwest regions all have ski […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 13, 2023 0 Comments
Stevens Pass Ski Resort, WA, Postpones Opening Day Stevens Pass Ski Resort, Washington, will not be opening this Friday, December 1, and will be postponing their opening day until further notice. The delay comes from a lack of snow coverage across the mountain. The snow cover is not sufficient to ensure a safe experience for resort guests. “We were hoping to start the countdown to opening day, but […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | November 30, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Major Snowfall For The Pacific Northwest This Week A major winter trough will dig into the Pacific Northwest this week, bringing the first major accumulations of the season to the region. Light showers will arrive in Washington on Monday morning, and precipitation will stay quite light and relegated to the North Cascades until Tuesday afternoon when a stronger push of moisture arrives. Snowfall rates in Washington and Oregon will […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 23, 2023 0 Comments
Stevens Pass Ski Area, WA, Upgrading Lift and Launching New App for Winter 2023/24 Labor Day Weekend is approaching quickly which means it is that time of the year when we all try and get that last cookout or outdoor activity in before the summer ends. The holiday weekend may represent us saying goodbye to summer, but for winter enthusiasts it is the unofficial preparation for the upcoming ski season. There has been a […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | August 28, 2023 0 Comments
Former Stevens Pass, WA, Employee Files Lawsuit Against Vail Resorts Following Catastrophic Ski Lift Fall A former Stevens Pass, WA, employee has filed a lawsuit against parent company Vail Resorts after she fell off a chairlift in 2022. The Herald Net reports that Miroslava “Mirka” Lewis fell approximately 30 feet from a ski lift and collided with a tree, resulting in severe injuries. According to the complaint, Lewis endured devastating injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, collapsed […] SnowBrains | June 8, 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