[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 12/30: Impressive Snow Totals Expected Next Week Across the West 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. “Powder day Wasatch/Tetons/C+N Colorado with additional 1-3 inches this morning and strong wind gusts. Next storm system arrives PM 1/1-1/2. Snow Timeline: Wasatch: AM 12/30(L), PM 1/1-1/2(L/M), […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 30, 2024 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Resorts—North America’s Top 5 Snowfalls on December 30 We’re officially into winter, and the holiday season is upon us. If you’re still unsure where you’ll be skiing this week, watch these daily lists to know who has the most snow. Get in the Snow – SnowBrains Weekly Email Delivers Our Most Popular Articles, Social Posts, and Exclusive Deals to Your Inbox At the time of writing, these resorts across […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 30, 2024 0 Comments
Best Types of Snow for Skiing and Riding So, what type of snow is the best to ski or ride on? This is somewhat of a loaded question; at the end of the day, it comes down to personal preference. Many locations regularly experience the full spectrum of snow consistencies throughout the course of a winter season. Snow conditions can change from day to day, and even hour […] Brains James Pulfer | December 30, 2024 2 Comments
Purgatory, CO, Rings in New Year’s Week With 26” of Fresh Snowfall The holiday fun continues at Purgatory, as the resort is celebrating with 26 inches of fresh snow over the past 5 days. Purgatory’s mid-mountain base depth is now at 34 inches, with excellent conditions across 91 trails serviced by 10 lifts. This week, Purgatory invites guests to ring in the New Year with festive drinks, live music and the New […] Industry News Press Release | December 30, 2024 0 Comments
Avalanche Kills Off-Piste Skier Without a Beacon at La Norma Ski Area, France A 44-year-old woman died Saturday in an off-piste avalanche at La Norma ski resort in Savoie, France. The victim, from Bourgneuf, was skiing with her partner and a friend when their group triggered a massive slide in the Saint-Antoine valley. The slide was reportedly 650 feet wide and ran for 2,000 feet, with debris up to 10 feet deep in […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 30, 2024 0 Comments
The 9 Longest Mountain Ranges in the Americas If you love snow, you naturally love mountains. Luckily, America boasts some of the most stunning and diverse mountain ranges on the planet, stretching from the icy reaches of the Arctic to the rugged peaks of Patagonia. These towering landscapes are more than just breathtaking views; they are vital ecosystems, cultural icons, and playgrounds for skiers and snowboarders. Related: Did You […] Brains Brent Thomas | December 30, 2024 0 Comments
3 Snowboarders Carried by Avalanche After Ducking Rope into Closed Terrain at Silver Mountain, ID Four snowboarders triggered an avalanche at Idaho’s Silver Mountain around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 28, when they ducked a rope and entered a permanently closed area. Related: Skier Ducked Rope and Triggered Avalanche in Closed Terrain at Steamboat Resort, CO Resort officials reported that the third rider triggered a small avalanche, catching the first two riders. Fortunately, no one […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 30, 2024 0 Comments
20-Year-Old Croatian Zrinka Ljutic Dominates in Slalom at Semmering, Austria Zrinka Ljutic delivered a smashing performance on Sunday, December 29, to claim her first-ever World Cup victory in Slalom at Semmering, Austria, breaking an 18-year drought for Croatian women in the sport. The 20-year-old skier dominated a challenging, heavily rutted course to finish a remarkable 1.75 seconds ahead of Germany’s Lena Dürr, with Austria’s Katharina Liensberger delighting the home crowd […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 29, 2024 0 Comments
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