Longest Season in Utah: Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, Claims Title with 160 Days And that’s a wrap—all Utah ski areas are now closed for the 2021-22 season after Snowbird spun its chairs one last time on Sunday, May 15. But even though Snowbird was the last resort to close, nearby Solitude actually had the longest season. 160 days. That’s how long Solitude spun its chairs for skiing and riding this season. The […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 17, 2022 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Utah Avalanche Center Warns of Danger at Closed Resorts After Slide at Alta Ski Area The Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) has warned skiers and riders to treat closed ski resorts like the backcountry after a skier triggered an avalanche at Alta Ski Area on Wednesday. Wednesday 5/4 – Skier triggered avalanches are reported from closed Cottonwood resorts. Treat closed ski areas like the backcountry as no control work is being performed. Avalanches are possible once […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 5, 2022 0 Comments
Utah Ski Areas Received Way Below Average Snowfall This Season, Data Shows I’m not here to cry about how little snowfall we got this season or how bad it was—you were there. You know. I’m just here to report the numbers. Utah ski areas had a below-average season when it comes to snowfall. Southern Utah ski area Eagle Point was down 35% in terms of snowfall when compared to its average. Central […] Weather Martin Kuprianowicz | May 4, 2022 0 Comments
Ski Utah to Combat Climate Change by Becoming Climate Neutral Certified If there’s one thing that’s instrumental to the ski industry it’s snow. After this past season, it’s no secret that many mountainous regions have experienced warmer weather and less snow. In an effort to combat rising temps, companies like Ski Utah have decided to take action and work to become climate neutral. Ski Utah is a branch of the non-profit, […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 29, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 1-2 Feet of Snow For Utah’s Cottonwood Canyons On Alta’s Closing Weekend Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 11:20 PM MST, 4/21/2022 Forecast Summary: A trough will move through Utah this weekend and bring 1-2 FEET of snow to the Cottonwoods through Thursday. Snow will develop Friday morning as the cold front associated trough moves through. The heaviest snow comes Friday afternoon/evening. Conditions then dry out Sunday as the trough moves […] Weather Eric McNamee | April 21, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 1-2 Feet of Snow to Fall Across Utah’s Mountains | Over 2 Feet In The Upper Cottonwoods Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 1:05 PM MST, 4/11/2022 Forecast Summary: A trough will move through Utah Monday night and bring 1-2 FEET of snow to most mountain locations and over 2 FEET to the Cottonwwods through Thursday. Snow will develop Monday night as the cold front associated trough moves through. This will continue through Wednesday before […] Weather Eric McNamee | April 11, 2022 0 Comments
Daylight Savings Could Be Permanent in Utah by 2023—What Does that Mean for the Ski Industry? For Utah residents, this could be the last year you have to adjust your clock for Daylight Savings. Utah legislature, SB175, will couple the state among the few others that have taken a step away from the biannual time change between daylight savings and standard time. Residents will still spring forward and jump back this year, but 2023 may be the […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | March 30, 2022 3 Comments
Close Call for Snowmobiler Completely Buried by Avalanche in Utah on Monday A snowmobiler triggered and was completely buried by an avalanche near Whitney Reservoir, Utah, on Monday. Related: Head On A Swivel – Snowmobile Avalanche Awareness The 2-foot deep, 40-foot wide avalanche slid 100-feet, carrying then completely burying the snowmobiler in the Humpy Chutes region. We’re still sifting through details, but here’s what we know about a close call late Monday […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 9, 2022 0 Comments
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