[PHOTOS] Two People Buried in Avalanche in Austria During Freak Summer Snowstorm [Updated with more details and photos on September 15] An avalanche buried a German hiker on Saturday, September 14 around 11 a.m. and subsequently an Austrian rescue worker in a follow-on avalanche. The 72-year-old German hiker had been hiking in a group of 27 hikers on the summer hiking trail in the Karwendel region in Austria, just across the border […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 14, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Day 2 of the Summer Snowstorm in the European Alps More images are coming from European ski resorts in the northeastern Alps as the low-pressure system is moving across the European Alps. While so far only about 50-75 centimeters (20-30 inches) have fallen so far, the brunt of the snowstorm is yet to come. The next 24 hours are expected to be quite dramatic as 200mm of precipitation is forecast […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 14, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Day 1 of Summer Snowstorm in European Alps Brings 12″ of New Snow The cold front from the Arctic has hit Germany, and temperatures have dropped from summery 25-30°C (77-86°F) to chilly winter temperatures. As the low is moving north, carrying moisture it gathered over the Mediterranean Sea and hits the cold front, summer snowfall is being unleashed on parts of the European Alps. Between 5-35 centimeters (2-13 inches) of snow have fallen, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 12, 2024 0 Comments
Winter Weather Advisory and up to 6″ Summer Snow Forecast in Northern Montana The calendar might say summer, but the weather is saying winter. A cold front is moving through the region, bringing rain and cooler temperatures. The main weather concerns today and tonight are strong winds and snow accumulation in certain areas. Related: Old Farmer’s Almanac Winter 2024-25 Forecast: A Calmer, Gentler Winter – Here’s Where it Will Snow Winter weather advisories […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 28, 2024 0 Comments
Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC, Latest Ski Area to Share Summer Snow Images Winter might be closer than you think. Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada, is the latest resort in North America to boast of having received a dusting of snow in August. Today’s picture shared on social media shows snow falling and accumulating on the resort’s slopes at the top of Stoke Chair at 7,300′. On Friday, Sunshine Village Ski […] SnowBrains | August 27, 2024 0 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM, Via Ferrata Trip Report: Taking Summer Adventure to New Heights Long after the snow is gone and ski crowds die down, some resorts hibernate, patiently waiting for snowfall. Summertime at Taos Ski Valley is hardly a ghost town. Especially for its Via Ferrata, which allows outdoor enthusiasts to take their adventure to new heights, far above Kachina Peak. Visiting Taos Ski Valley in the summer is like escaping through a […] Trip Report Aunika Skogen | August 26, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Rose-Ski Tahoe, NV, Reports Dusting of Summer Snow at 8,260′ Not wanting to be left out, Mount Rose-Ski Tahoe in Nevada joined the summer snow party this weekend after sharing images of the dusting it received on social media. Related: [PHOTOS] Over 15″ Fresh Snow Blankets 14,179′ Mount Shasta, CA, on August 24, 2024 The Tahoe resort joins Palisades Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain in California, which both shared snowy pics […] SnowBrains | August 26, 2024 0 Comments
Hintertux Ski Area, Austria, Halts Summer Skiing on Glacier Due to Deteriorating Conditions Summer skiing on the Hintertux Glacier in Austria had to be halted due to deteriorating conditions on the glacier. Videos shared by ski racers training on the glacier showed slush puddles instead of snow on the race course and ski lift tracks. The webcam paints a sorry sight from the Gefrorene Wand at 3,250 meters (10,663 feet) of altitude. Trysil […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 24, 2024 0 Comments
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