Alaska, USA: Snowstorm Strands 5 People on Denali A snowstorm in Alaska left five people stranded for the weekend. The group was exploring Denali by airplane when the storm forced them to shelter on the mountain. Related: Denali National Park, AK To Expand Access The group landed on Ruth Glacier on Friday in three separate planes. The aircraft – two Piper PA18s and a Cessna 180 – became […] Backcountry Alex Mangels | April 7, 2021 0 Comments
Weekend Snowstorm Was 4th Biggest in Denver, CO Since 1881 The 27.1″ of snow reported at Denver International Airport, CO was the fourth most since 1881, and forced all airlines to cease operations, leading to the cancellation of 1,072 departing flights and 1,116 arriving ones. Other areas of Colorado received in excess of three-feet such as Aspen Springs, which recorded 40 inches of snow. Ski areas didn’t fare quite as […] SnowBrains | March 15, 2021 0 Comments
Mountain Weather Update 3/13/21: Major Snowstorm for Colorado  Major snowstorm for Colorado. I also look at the next West Coast storm system. Weather SnowBrains | March 13, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Significant Snowstorm Likely Across The Colorado Front Range This Weekend Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee Brought to you by Monarch Mountain  5:10 PM MST, 3/9/2021 Forecast Summary: An upper-level low off the west coast is expected to dig into the Southwest US and close off, possibly bringing significant snow accumulations across the Colorado Front Range this weekend. Before then, 4-12″ of snow is expected across the Western mountains […] Weather Eric McNamee | March 9, 2021 0 Comments
California in Desperate Need of Snowstorms to Prevent Ending This Year Critically Dry Without a series of storms, California will end the year dry, causing concern among water officials who think the state may be entering yet another period of prolonged drought. On Tuesday the California Department of Water Resources conducted its statewide water survey. The Sierra snowpack is currently at 54% of its April 1 average, the date when the Sierra snow is typically […] SnowBrains | March 3, 2021 0 Comments
Tahoe Man Survives a Week Lost in the Sierra Nevada During Big Snowstorm Harlan Earl was traveling from Grass Valley to Truckee on January 24 but never arrived at his destination. While 6-8 feet of snow fell on the mountains, search parties were out looking for him, retracing his route along Highway 49. As they were beginning to fear the worst, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from Earl. The day after […] SnowBrains | February 2, 2021 4 Comments
Alta, UT Report: Fake Snowstorms Are Making It Softer, Smoother, & Funnerer Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Report from December 2nd, 2020 The snow guns at Alta are cranking around the clock right now due to very cold temps and a hard-working crew. Last week, the groomers were getting a touch firm due to no new snow and skiers scrapping them around. This week, the snow guns are making the […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 3, 2020 0 Comments
Snowshoer Missing in Mount Rainier National Park, WA Survives Overnight in 16ºF Snowstorm On Sunday, November 8, a snowshoer missing overnight was located and rescued from the Nisqually River drainage below Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park, WA. The snowshoer was last seen on Saturday, November 7th at 1:45 pm, when he and his partner separated below the Muir Snowfield at an elevation of 9,500’. Related: Search Resumes for Hiker Missing for 2-Weeks […] SnowBrains | November 10, 2020 1 Comment