SnowBrains Forecast: 1-5 Feet of Snow Across The West The Next 7 Days From Major Pattern Change Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee Brought to you by Alta Ski Area ย 11:50 AM MST, 12/10/2020 Forecast Summary: 1-5 FEET of snow is expected across the western US over the next week as a major pattern change takes place. The Ridge of Death that has been parked over the western US for the past two weeks looks to […] Weather Eric McNamee | December 10, 2020 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 1-3 Feet Of Snow Across Western US This Week, Chances Of Snow In Midwest And Eastern US Heading Into The Weekend Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 11:40 AM MST, Nov. 23, 2020 Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Forecast Summary: A series of storms will bring 1-3 FEET of snow over the western US this week, primarily in the Pacific NW and Colorado. Troughing will continue over the Western US through Friday, allowing storms to move through […] Weather Eric McNamee | November 23, 2020 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 1-2 Feet of Snow For The Sierra’s Through Thursday Morning Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 10:30 AM MST, Nov. 17, 2020 Forecast Summary: An extremely moist storm will hit California tonight and tomorrow, bringing 1-2 FEET of snow along the Sierra’s, with the higher amounts possible around Lake Tahoe. Resorts like to get the most snow are Boreal, Kirkwood, Sugar Bowl, Squaw, Alpine, Northstar, Homewood, and Heavenly.ย Drier […] Weather Eric McNamee | November 17, 2020 2 Comments
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 advisoryย 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. โCalifornia 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
Western Ski Resort Uphill Policies: A Comprehensive List This summer has already seen a huge explosion in backcountry ski sales.ย Skiers are flocking by the thousands into the ski touring world due to restricted access in resorts this season. Related: Why You Need to Get Your Backcountry Gear Now | Gear Shortages Possible Many ski tourers will simply be skinning up the resort, whether it is to get exercise […] Clay Malott | October 1, 2020 4 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