NOAA: Winter Storm Warning Issued For Mountains Near Los Angeles, CA | 8-18+” of Snow Above 8,000ft Monday – Tuesday The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the mountains near Los Angeles, California. It is in effect Monday Afternoon – late Tuesday Night. High winds and heavy snow are forecasted to make for difficult travel conditions. 8-18+” of Snow Above 8,000ft Monday – Tuesday In California. Snow levels are forecasted to start out around 8,000 – 9,000ft, […] Weather Chris Wallner | January 8, 2018 0 Comments
Hiker Rescued After Spending 5-Days Lost in Angeles National Forest, CA Wilderness A 58-year-old hiker has been found alive and well five days after he went missing in the Angeles National Forest, CA, wilderness. Related: Twitter Comes to the Rescue of Hiker Missing in Angeles National Forest, CA George David Null left Saturday morning for a 6-mile hike in the 700,000-acre area located in the San Gabriel Mountains, northeast of Los Angeles. When he […] SnowBrains | May 21, 2021 2 Comments
Sweden Inching Closer to Bid for 2030 Winter Olympics Sweden is moving closer to a making an official bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics. The Scandinavian nation had emerged as a last minute contender in February this year, after several potential bidders dropped out of the bidding contest, and wrapped up a four-month feasibility study last month. Barcelona, Spain, withdrew its bid as it could not come to […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | June 30, 2023 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, to Charge for Parking Reservations on Closing Weekend Palisades Tahoe, CA, is thrilled to announce Freedom Fest 2023, a celebration of the close of a season like no other, taking place from July 1 to July 4. This year’s party is even more special, with Alpine being open for skiing and riding into the summertime for the first time in over a decade. With a staggering 723 inches […] SnowBrains | June 22, 2023 0 Comments
U.S. 395 From Cartago to Olancha, CA, to Close for Emergency Infrastructure Damage Repairs Caltrans will close U.S. 395 from Cartago (20 miles south of the junction with SR 136) to the Junction with SR 190 in Olancha 24 hours a day, Monday, May 1 through Friday, May 5. A detour will be available for traffic on U.S. 395 using State Route 136 out of Lone Pine and State Route 190 out of Olancha. […] SnowBrains | May 1, 2023 0 Comments
Popular California Climbing Areas Near Bishop Closed this Spring due to Record-Breaking Snowfall The unprecedented snowfall in the Sierra Nevadas has created problems for individuals looking to climb popular routes in California. Although the nearly 700 inches of snow that the Northern and Central California ski resorts have seen has been a welcoming sight for skiers and snowboarders, the climbing community of the area is unfortunately not as happy. Related: 2022/23 is Now […] Climbing Matt Scribner | April 3, 2023 0 Comments
Explosion in Mammoth Lakes, CA, Leaves 5 People Hospitalized [UPDATED March 24, 2023] Five people were sent to the hospital after an explosion at the Val D’lesere condominiums located at 194 Hillside Drive in Mammoth Lakes, CA, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. A propane tank may have caused the explosion, but the exact cause is still under investigation. Four people have subsequently been released from hospital, a fifth person, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 23, 2023 0 Comments
Alta Sierra Ski Area, CA, Will Be Closed For 2 Weeks Due to Massive Flooding Alta Sierra Ski Area, CA, announced on social media that the entire area around the ski resort is now closed for what is estimated to be approximately two weeks. Due to massive flooding and damage to the roads in the area, Highway 155 is closed in both directions. There is the danger of a massive slide on the highway, and […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 16, 2023 0 Comments