Palisades Tahoe, CA, to Open Granite Chief Chairlift Today Thanks to eight inches of fresh snow, with more in the forecast, Palisades Tahoe, California, announced yesterday that it will open the Granite Chief chairlift today, Friday, December 13. The opening brings the total number of operational lifts to 22. SnowBrains report from December 12: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Upper Mountain Mini-Powder Day Fun Granite Chief is on the back side […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 13, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Upper Mountain Mini-Powder Day Fun Report from December 12, 2024 We awoke to snow flurries this morning and reports of 0″ of snow overnight. So we waited… About noon, I couldn’t take it any longer and rolled out and straight to the upper mountain. It hadn’t snowed much so I knew that lower angle terrain would ski best. I jump onto the Shirley Lake chair […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
Keystone, CO, Boot-Packs Avalanche Terrain to Prepare for Opening As more snow hits the U.S. and skiers and snowboarders anticipate the rope dropping on their favorite terrain, it is not always as simple as waiting on enough snowfall. That is what the ski patrollers at Keystone Resort, Colorado, know, which is why they spend time boot-compacting (or boot packing) its avalanche terrain. The resort shared on its social media […] Avalanche Brent Thomas | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Up To 3 Feet of Snow For PNW This Weekend Into Next Week Forecast created 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024 The upcoming stretch of weather will deliver periods of light to moderate snowfall today, followed by a much stronger and prolonged storm event beginning Friday and extending into mid-next week. While initial snow accumulations today will remain modest, snow levels will hover around 2500-3500 ft, ensuring that higher ski terrain will […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Hood, OR, Backcountry Report: Fresh Snow on a Big Base Report from Tuesday, December 10, 2024 There are a lot of ways to enjoy the south side of Mount Hood, Oregon. With a sunny day between storm cycles, I wanted to test the area west of Timberline Resort. In particular, I wanted to ski around the Little Zigzag River. I skinned from Timberline to a few hundred feet above Palmer. […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Open Resorts—North America’s Top 3 Snowfalls on December 12 More resorts are opening, and winter weather is here. Many resorts in Michigan got DUMPED on last night, but sadly, the vast majority are still closed. What a waste! Get in the Snow – SnowBrains Weekly Email Delivers Our Most Popular Articles, Social Posts, and Exclusive Deals to Your Inbox These open resorts across North America saw the most snow in […] SnowBrains | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
Everything New At Pocono Mountain Ski Resorts This Season The Pocono Mountains boast a diverse array of winter attractions. The region offers comprehensive skiing and snowboarding options with over 185 slopes and trails catering to all skill levels, from moguls to bunny hills. Beyond the slopes, visitors can enjoy snow tubing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling through picturesque landscapes. For those seeking unique winter experiences, the Poconos deliver. Adventurers can […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 12/12: Up To 2 Feet of Fresh Snow for Tetons in Next 7-10 Days Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. Related: SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 74 | Chris Tomer – Emmy Award-Winning Meteorologist & Avid Backcountry Skier and Mountaineer “Tahoe moderate to heavy snow accumulation 12/12 and 2nd […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
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