Man Jailed for 3 Years After High-Speed Chase on Closed Berthoud Pass, CO, Ended With Snowplow Crash A man who led law enforcement on a high-speed chase over a closed Berthoud Pass, Colorado, colliding with a snowplow, has been sentenced to three years in the Colorado Department of Corrections. As part of a plea agreement, Calvin will serve three years in the Colorado Department of Corrections, followed by two years of mandatory parole. Randy Calvin, 33, pleaded […] SnowBrains | April 5, 2024 0 Comments
STOKED SPRING: Close Out the Ski Season With a Bang at Revelstoke, B.C. The spring ski season can be one of the most magical times of the year. Lift lines are shorter, the days are long, the sun is shining, and sometimes you’ll even get lucky and score great snow, too. One resort that is famous for its Stoked Spring is Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada. If you’re unconvinced that spring […] Featured Article Lucy Ferneyhough | April 3, 2024 0 Comments
After 40”+ of Snowfall in 36 Hours, Eldora & Echo Mountain, CO, Remain Closed on Friday, March 15 Both Eldora Mountain as well as Echo Mountain in Colorado have announced this morning that they will be unable to open today, March 15. While both resorts are doing their utmost to clear the infrastructure of snow, there has simply been too much to open. Snowfalls have also impacted roads and the Colorado Transport Authority (CDOT) has had its hands […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 15, 2024 0 Comments
Driver Arrested After Crashing into Snow Plow on Closed Berthoud Pass, CO ARREST FOLLOWS PURSUIT THROUGH BERTHOUD PASS ROAD CLOSURE On Thursday, March 14, at 12:06 p.m., a Grand County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant was positioned on Highway 40 at the Mary Jane Road in Winter Park, staffing a highway closure point for the extended winter operations Berthoud Pass closure. In addition to the Sheriff’s Office vehicle blocking the highway, the variable messaging […] SnowBrains | March 15, 2024 0 Comments
Echo Mountain, CO, Will Remain Closed All Day Today After Receiving 3’ of Snow Echo Mountain, Colorado, announced on their website and social media channels, that the resort will be closed today, Thursday, March 14, after receiving a staggering 30 inches of snow in the last 24 hours. The closure also affects its night skiing offer which is usually offered every Wednesday to Saturday from 4:30 – 9:00 p.m. “Echo faithful, we will be […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 14, 2024 1 Comment
[PHOTOS] Snow Chaos in Northern Italy Closes Roads & Tunnels After 5 Feet of Snowfall The southern side of the European Alps has seen massive snowfalls last weekend. The biggest snow fell along the Swiss-Italian border. Many areas in Italy saw between 1-1.5 meters (3-5 feet) of snowfall over the last five days. Several mountain passes and tunnels had to be closed due to avalanche danger and snow on the roads. An avalanche in Martell […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 13, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Bohemia, MI, Closed for the Season Winter 2024 has not been one to remember in Michigan this year. The weather patterns this season never allowed the Michigan ski season to really get started. The snowfall this year was minimal and getting a solid base to build off of was very difficult for many of the resorts in the state. Mount Bohemia, which usually outlasts any of the […] Industry News Seth Tuuri | March 5, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Palisades Tahoe, CA, Remains Closed Today Due to Intense Snowfall and 190 MPH Winds View this post on Instagram A post shared by Palisades Tahoe (@palisadestahoe) Palisades Tahoe, California, will remain closed today due to continued intense snowfall, high winds, and low visibility. Gusts of 190 mph were recorded at 8,900 feet. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: Season’s Heaviest Storm in California | Up To 120″ Expected at Ski Resorts A further two feet […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 2, 2024 0 Comments