NOAA Dec-Jan-Feb Outlook: Cold and Snowy for PNW and Northern Rockies | Warm and Dry for California The December-January-February (DJF) 2020-2021 temperature outlook favors above-normal seasonal mean temperatures for a majority of the CONUS and for northwestern areas of the Alaska mainland based on the impacts of La Niña, according to the NOAA discussion. The greatest probabilities (larger than 60 percent) are forecast for parts of the Southwest and the Rio Grande Valley. Below-normal temperatures are most likely for […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 23, 2020 0 Comments
Early November Snow Forecast Analysis: Warm and Wet for PNW, Bone Dry for Intermountain West I analyzed several forecasts and compiled my predictions for the first two weeks of November. Timestamps: California (0:00), PNW (10:04), Continental US/Rockies (19:56) I will begin this as a series for the winter and I will do two videos per month giving snowfall forecast analysis. The goal is to help SnowBrains readers find the good snow! Follow along and get […] Weather Clay Malott | October 30, 2020 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Missed Earnings Expectations Yesterday | Skier Visits in PNW Down 14% Due to Poor Start to Winter Vail Resorts reported lower than expected earnings yesterday for its second fiscal quarter, with the poorest start to winter in 30-years for the Pacific Northwest resulting in a 14% decline in skier visits there. Skier visits in Colorado were up though, resulting in an overall decline in skier visits of 5.2%. Related: Californian Man Who Skied at Vail and Keystone is […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 10, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Storm Warning for PNW | Mount Baker Ski Area, WA Could See At Least 3-FEET Fresh Snow this week An active period of weather is expected over the next week as the storm track remains focused on the PNW, forecasts the NOAA. A winter storm watch will bring heavy mountain snow, with Mount Baker Ski Area, WA expected to receive 24-36″. Powderchasers are even more optimistic, forecasting up to 6-FEET through Sunday. WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 6, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Storm Warning for PNW | FINALLY Snow Headed to Cascades: 2-4 FEET Likely The Pacific Northwest has waited patiently, watching their Californian neighbor and most of the west get pounded with snow, while suffering a record dry November. It looks like that wait is over now though, as serious dumpage is forecast for the Cascades over the next few days, with totals up to 4-FEET forecast. …WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 11, 2019 0 Comments
PNW Snowpack Suffering from One of Driest Novembers on Record | Rest of West Snowpack Above Average November is usually one of the wettest months in the Pacific Northwest, but not this year. The PNW just had one of its driest Novembers on record and that has taken a toll on early-season snowpack in the Cascades. Nearly every major reporting station in Washington and western Oregon had one of their five driest Novembers, reports the Weather Channel. This […] Industry News WeatherBrains | December 6, 2019 0 Comments
NOAA: Snow Heading to the PNW | Mount Baker Ski Resort Could See Upto 10″ this Weekend The NOAA is calling for snow to hitting the PNW this weekend, with the northern Cascades likely to see a few inches of fresh snow. Mount Baker Ski Resort will be the clear winner here, with 5-day totals calling for a potential of double-digit accumulations. (Actual Mount Baker could see over 5-FEET at the summit!) Snow will begin Friday morning […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 14, 2019 0 Comments
Moisture Surge Headed For The PNW Thursday – Friday | 8,000ft Snow Levels In The Cascades A surge of moisture is headed for the Pacific Northwest. Oregon and Washington are forecasted to get hit head on by this one. Snow levels are forecasted to hover around 8,000ft in the Cascades and accumulations will be dependent upon when the rain turns to snow. The 6-10 day outlook is calling for above average precipitation and above average temperatures in […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 24, 2018 0 Comments