SnowBrains Forecast: Snow Continues in the Northern Rockies Behind a Cold Front and Another Atmospheric River This forecast was written at 3 a.m. MT on Saturday, November 23 Forecast Summary A cold front pushes across the area on Saturday, bringing a batch of snow this weekend. Last week’s bomb cyclone continues to impact the forecast, as it produced yet another atmospheric river early this week. A quieter pattern begins towards the end of the week. This […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 23, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 3 Storms Set to Deliver Up to 30″ of Snow to the Northern Rockies as Resorts Prepare for 2024-25 Season This SnowBrains Forecast was prepared at 6 a.m. MST on Monday, November 11, 2024 Three storms will impact the Northern Rockies over the next week, the first of which arrives on Monday. The mountains of Northern Idaho and Northwestern Montana could see snow every day through next Tuesday, with snow showers filling in the gaps between several waves of more […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 11, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chasing the Dream: Owen Leeper Jumps 128-Foot Cliff in Jackson Hole, WY, Backcountry 2023-24 was a slow start in Jackson Hole; the snow took its time to show up, and December and January were both very dry, but when it finally turned on in February, the skiing got really good. These are some of my favorite lines skiing in the backcountry of Jackson Hole. One of my goals for the season was to […] Cliff Jumping SnowBrains | November 11, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Double Trouble for the Northern Rockies | Up to 2 Feet of Snow Possible Over the Next Few Days Forecast published 10/31/2024 at 8 p.m. MDT Forecast Summary A trough digs down across the Rockies on Saturday, bringing widespread rain/snow, and dropping temperatures down well below normal. Several inches of snow are expected this weekend across the higher peaks of ID/MT/WY. A second storm moves in immediately behind the first, allowing snow to continue and keeping temperatures well below […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 31, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Winter Is Here—Northern Rockies See Much Cooler Temps and High Elevation Snow All Week Forecast from October 27, 8 p.m. MDT. Forecast Summary A series of storms descend on the northern Rockies beginning Sunday. Temperatures drop 15-25 degrees after the first storm arrives. Temperatures, which are currently ~10 degrees above normal, will drop to ~10 degrees below normal by Monday evening. Best chance for snow comes Sunday night in ID/Western MT, and Tuesday in […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 28, 2024 1 Comment
Runner Who Cut Switchback on Latest Grand Teton, WY, FKT Attempt Facing Charges Earlier this year, athlete Michelino Sunseri apparently broke the 12-year-old fastest-known time (FKT) record for the Grand Teton in Wyoming on Labor Day. He completed the nearly 15-mile route, which involves climbing and descending 7,000 vertical feet to the summit at 13,775 feet and returned to his car in an impressive 2 hours, 50 minutes, and 50 seconds. This time […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 23, 2024 0 Comments
Recent FKT on The Grand Teton, WY, Revoked Due to Switchback Cutting On Labor Day, professional runner Michelino Sunseri attempted to break the speed record for climbing and descending the Grand Teton, completing the feat in 2 hours, 50 minutes, and 50 seconds. This time beat the previous record by over three minutes but was soon overshadowed by controversy. Related: After 12 Years, a New FKT has Been Set on the Grand […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 20, 2024 0 Comments
After 12 Years, a New FKT has Been Set on the Grand Teton, WY Athlete Michelino Sunseri has broken the 12-year-old fastest-known time (FKT) record for the Grand Teton in Wyoming. He completed the nearly 15-mile route, which involves climbing and descending 7,000 vertical feet to the summit at 13,775 feet, and returned to his car in an impressive 2 hours, 50 minutes, and 50 seconds. On the morning of September 2, Sunseri felt it […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 16, 2024 2 Comments
[PHOTOS] August Snowstorm Blankets Teton Mountains, WY The first flakes of the year fell on Jackson, Wyoming, and surrounding mountain ranges today, a harbinger that winter is slowly approaching. Those early risers in Jackson Hole were treated to a dusting on the high peaks on Monday, August 26. A rainstorm late Sunday, combined with cooler overnight temperatures, left the Teton and Gros Ventre ranges crowned with fresh […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | August 27, 2024 0 Comments
Adults-Only Hotel Yellowstone to Open August 1 in Jackson Hole, WY, With Winter Rates Up to $1,499 per Night Hotel Yellowstone, the first adults-only hotel in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, will open on August 1. The hotel is situated on East Gros Ventre Butte and offers a luxurious retreat with stunning views of the Teton Mountain Range and Snake River Valley. Hotel Yellowstone, which comprises 36 suites measuring 600 square feet, provides guests with private balconies and upscale amenities. The […] SnowBrains | July 31, 2024 0 Comments
Teton Pass, WY, Reopens Today After Destructive Landslide It does not matter what state you are from, most motorists would agree that dealing with road construction projects is not fun at all. The projects cause delays, traffic congestion, and headaches for anyone who drives through construction zones. The duration and time it takes to complete road construction projects is another thing many people complain about. However, what seemed […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 28, 2024 0 Comments
Burning Questions Answered About Teton Pass, WY, Road Repair On June 8, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) reported that a large chunk of Teton Pass Road, also known as Wyoming Highway 22, “catastrophically failed” near milepost 12.8. The road is a critical part of the community that connects Jackson Hole to Victor, Idaho. On June 13, an emergency bid to fix the road was awarded to Avail Valley Construction LLC […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 26, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Teton Pass Closed Indefinitely After Landslide Causes “Catastrophic Failure” The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) reported that a large chunk of Teton Pass Road, also known as Wyoming Highway 22, “catastrophically failed” early Saturday morning near milepost 12.8. The mountain pass, that links Wyoming and Idaho, has been severed after a catastrophic landslide caused a section of the road to collapse, leaving a gaping chasm and cutting off a […] SnowBrains | June 9, 2024 1 Comment
Snowboarder Seriously Injured on No Name Peak Near Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Just before 1 p.m. on Friday, April 12, Teton County Search & Rescue, Wyoming, received a call regarding an injured snowboarder on No Name Peak. For the second time in the last 10 days, volunteers were called to this backcountry zone, typically accessed from the boundary gates at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Related: Injured Skier Rescued on No Name Peak […] SnowBrains | April 14, 2024 0 Comments
Grand Targhee Resort, WY, Report: Never Crowded, Always Incredible Report from Saturday, February 24, 2024 I left Salt Lake around 4:30 a.m. to make it for opening. The drive was nice and easy on the front range I-15. This highway does not have as many weather closures as roads in the mountains, which makes for an easy drive. Upon arrival, parking and getting to the base was easy. It […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Active Pattern Ahead For CO and WY Forecast Published 11:50 PM MST 2/1/2024 Forecast Summary An active pattern is setting up over the Intermountain West and will bring two potent storms to CO/WY over the next seven days. Snow will continue to fill in across Colorado tonight and Friday, bringing widespread mountain snowfall through the weekend. This same storm will push moisture into Wyoming Friday afternoon and […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 1, 2024 0 Comments
Winter Recreation Begins on Park Roads in Grand Teton National Park, WY, on Friday Opportunities for over-snow winter recreation will be available beginning Friday, January 12, on Teton Park, Signal Mountain Summit, and Moose-Wilson roads in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Enjoy activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and walking during this special time of year. Related: Top 10 Tips for a Winter Visit to Grand Teton National Park, WY Teton Park Road will […] SnowBrains | January 11, 2024 0 Comments
Take a Less Crowded Approach to Skiing at These U.S. Resorts Each year, ski resorts are becoming more and more crowded. Although there may not be one exact reason ski resorts are becoming overcrowded, contributing factors may include the rise of multi-mountain season pass popularity, the increase in outdoor activities due to COVID-19, and the wish for a winter wonderland escape away from one’s bustling city. With crowds come increased lift […] Industry News Samantha Gates | January 4, 2024 0 Comments
Teton Pass Closed for Avalanche Control on Friday Morning, December 8, 2023 The Wyoming Department of Transportation (‘WYDOT’) has advised that the Teton Pass/WY22 will be closed for avalanche control from Friday, December 8, 2023, at 3:00 a.m. There is strictly no parking at the summit of Teton Pass and Coal Creek beginning at 8:00 p.m. tonight, December 7, 2023. The WY22 will be closed for avalanche mitigation between Jackson and the […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 7, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Teenage Sensation Kai Jones Straightlines 1,000-Foot Couloir in Jackson Hole, WY, Backcountry On February 17, 2023, in the Jackson Hole, Wyoming, backcountry, 16-year-old Kai Jones dropped into a 1000-foot couloir. Related: [VIDEO] Lucky Escape for Owen Leeper After Getting Caught in Avalanche in Jackson Hole, WY, Backcountry With no trail map and limited beta on snow conditions, width/length of the couloir, or the line, Kai drops in and solves the problem by […] SnowBrains | November 10, 2023 0 Comments
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