SnowBrains Forecast: Northern Rockies Will See Plenty of Precipitation To Close Out 2024, But How Much of it Will be Snow? Source: maps.weatherbell.com This forecast was written at 6 p.m. MST on Monday, December 23, 2024 Many people in Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana will have a chance to see a White Christmas this year, but they may need to climb a bit for it.ย Rain and snow are ending across Western Wyoming as of Monday afternoon, a result of the latest “storm” […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 23, 2024 0 Comments
New ‘EXPLORE Act’ Fixes Permit Issues for Filmmakers in National Parks On December 18, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and the National Press Photographers Association filedย aย lawsuit challenging the arbitrary and unconstitutional laws that require Americans to apply for a permit and pay costly fees before exercising their right to film in national parks. The lawsuit stemmed from when filmmakers Alexander Rienzie and Connor Burkesmith wanted to film in […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 23, 2024 0 Comments
5 People Fall From Chairlift Due to Malfunction at Heavenly Ski Resort, CA [Updated 5:38 p.m. EST on Monday, December 23] On Monday, December 23, around 10:00 a.m., a chairlift malfunctioned on the Nevada side of Heavenly Ski Resort, Lake Tahoe, causing five passengers to fall from the lift. It is reported that one chair on Comet Express rolled backward into another, jolting the people on the front chair off. Also, a passenger […] Industry News John Cunningham | December 23, 2024 3 Comments
Father Rescues 2 Teenage Sons Buried in Avalanche in Val d’Isรจre, France Two teenagers, aged 12 and 17, were rescued after being swept away by an avalanche in the off-piste Spatule sector of Val d’Isรจre in Savoie, France, on Monday, December 23. The avalanche occurred shortly after 1 p.m. in the Bellevarde area, a rugged and challenging terrain popular with advanced skiers. The region was under an orange snow alert with a […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 23, 2024 0 Comments
Salt Lake City, UT, Residents Unhappy About New Recreation Fees Implemented at Central Wasatch Trailheads The U.S. Forest Service has introduced new recreation fees at several popular trailheads in Big Cottonwood Canyon near Salt Lake City, including the Mill D Trailhead and Spruces Campground, home to some of the most popular backcountry skiing areas in the Wasatch. Visitors have reported finding flyers on their vehicles, leading to confusion and discussions on social media. Some individuals […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | December 23, 2024 2 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomerโs Mountain Weather Update 12/23: Multiple Feet of Snow for the West Coast Through January 1 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. “Focusing on 12/26-12/30 for heavy snow accumulation potential with bullseyes in the PNW/BC, ID/Tetons/Wasatch/Central & Northern Mountains of CO. Snow Timeline: Wasatch: 12/23(L), Late 12/24-12/25(L/M), 12/26-12/28(M/H), PM […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 23, 2024 0 Comments
Todayโs Deepest ResortsโNorth Americaโs Top 5 Snowfalls on December 23 We’re officially into winter, and the holiday season is upon us.ย If you’re still not sure where you’ll be skiing in the next week or so, keep an eye on these daily lists so you know who has the most snow. Get in the Snow โ SnowBrains Weekly Email Delivers Our Most Popular Articles, Social Posts, and Exclusive Deals to Your […] SnowBrains | December 23, 2024 0 Comments
Lindsey Vonn Shines During Her Comeback to Ski Racing at Super-G in St. Moritz, Switzerland It was the picture-perfect day for Lindsey Vonnโs comeback on Saturday, December 21, in St. Moritz, Switzerland, with fresh snow and blue skies. Vonn retired from competitive racing in March 2019, having won 82 World Cup races, four FIS Alpine World Cup Overall season titles, seven World Championship titles, and one Olympic Gold. In October, the 40-year-old ski racer announced […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 23, 2024 0 Comments