Whiteface Mountain, Belleayre Mountain, and Gore Mountain in New York All Open This Friday, November 15 Whiteface Mountain The New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces that Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington will open to season passholders on Friday, November 15, with a special Passholder Appreciation Day. Thanks to colder temperatures, the crew at Whiteface fired up their snowmaking systems on November 8 and began laying down a thick base with the help of some […] Industry News Press Release | November 14, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Circle of Madness—Best Ski and Snowboard Film of the Year? “Circle of Madness” a film by Christoph Thoresen, follows Markus Eder and Victor de Le Rue as they return to the legendary spine walls of Haines, Alaska, to explore unknown territory in sport—and friendship. “Circle of Madness, a film that I worked on last spring in Alaska, just released on YouTube for free and is getting rave reviews as one […] Backcountry SnowBrains | November 14, 2024 0 Comments
Top 9 Superstitious Rituals to Bring More Snow When it comes to skiing and snowboarding, the more snow the better. Whether you are waiting for enough snow to start the season or looking for a mid-winter powder day, there are some rituals some swear can bring on the flakes. For generations, people have turned to quirky superstitions and fun rituals, believing they hold the power to summon snow and […] Brains Brent Thomas | November 14, 2024 1 Comment
SnowBrains Forecast: Quick-Hitting System to Bring Up to 8″ to California This forecast was created at 11:40 a.m. PST on Thursday, November 14, 2024 A quick-hitting system will hit California from Thursday morning through Friday night, bringing 2-8″ to resorts in the region. Snow levels will remain well below lake level throughout the system, starting at 5,000 feet and dropping below 3,500 feet at the tail-end of the snowfall. Totals by […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 14, 2024 0 Comments
Alta, UT, Report: Powder Skiing The Gunsight Area in Scary, Thin, & Deep-In-Spots Conditions Report from November 13, 2024 I was too scared to go back into Main Chute at Alta, Utah, yesterday so I decided to go hit the backside near Gunsight hoping the wind would have filled it in well. The wind had done it’s job but it was clear you still wanted to stay in the gullies and concavities that had […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 14, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 11/14: Light to Moderate Snow Across the West this Week 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. “Storm system continues 11/14 PNW/BC/ID/Northern CA. Then second storm system swings in behind with a better track for Sierra/NV/ID/UT/WY. Snow Timeline: Wasatch: PM 11/15-11/16(L/M), 11/18-11/19(L/M) Tetons: PM […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 14, 2024 0 Comments
Unlock Exclusive Perks With a Big White Ski Resort, BC, 2024-2025 Season Pass At Big White Ski Resort, British Columbia, we believe your 2024-2025 Season Pass should offer more than just unlimited access to our legendary Okanagan Champagne Powder. Related: Big White Ski Resort, BC, Nominated for USA TODAY’s 10 Best Places for Snowboarding That’s why we have an incredible bundle of passholder perks made possible by a growing list of partner businesses. […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 14, 2024 0 Comments
Brain Post: Temperature Inversions—Nature’s Double-Edged Sword Nature’s Temperature Trick A cold, clear winter morning: the world seems frozen in place. The valley below lies blanketed in frost, with fog pooling in the low spots, almost as if nature pressed pause overnight. This scene isn’t just picturesque; it’s the result of a fascinating atmospheric phenomenon known as a temperature inversion. Typically, warm air sits closer to the […] Weather Clay Malott | November 14, 2024 0 Comments
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