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2016

Ski and Snowboard Theft Cases Increase at Breckenridge in 2016

Ski and snowboard theft cases with the Breckenridge Police Department increased in 2016 after two years of decline. A total of 26 skis and snowboards were reported stolen, compared with 16 in 2015 and 25 in 2014. SKIS AND SNOWBOARD REPORTED STOLEN BY YEAR: 2013: 75 2014: 25 2015: 16 2016: 26 But the 2016 numbers remain well below 2013, when 75 boards […]

Matias Ricci | January 20, 2017
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9,943′ Tioga Pass, CA Will CLOSE Today at 5pm Due to Snow

9,943′ Tioga Pass in Yosemite, CA will temporarily close today at 5pm due to the incoming snowstorm. Tioga Pass will remain closed indefinitely. “The Tioga Road (the continuation of Highway 120 through the park) is temporary closed due to snow. The Glacier Point Road will temporary close by 5 pm on Saturday, October 28, as the snow level is forecast […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 29, 2016
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2016/17 California Ski Resort Opening Dates:

Leaves are falling and snow is flying which means it’s that time of year to begin speculation of opening dates for ski resorts. The dates from each resort are based upon numerous factors including Fall weather and jet stream track forecasts, historical opening dates, and climatology specific to each resort. We look forward to begin sliding down snow in magnificent ways but […]

Dylan Cautela | October 10, 2016
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VIDEO: Treble Cone, NZ “Banked Slalom” Set To Go Off This Saturday!

[this article is sponsored by Treble Cone ski area, NZ] video by @360newzealand The premiere Banked Slalom event of New Zealand is back again for 2016.  Treble Cone is dialing in a rowdy course for local and visiting riders to battle it out.  This thing is crazy fun, the prizes are sick, it’s sponsored by a beer company (read:  there will be bees […]

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Sponsored | August 2, 2016
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NOAA: 2016 Summer Outlook Shows Above Average Temperatures For Much Of The United States

According to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, the summer of 2016 is shaping up to be a warm one for the majority of the United States. Colored areas on the map above show which parts of the country have the highest odds (darkest red) for well above average warmth for the June-August period. For the seasonal forecasts, “well above average” means temperatures […]

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Chris Wallner | May 31, 2016
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April 2016 Was The HOTTEST April On Record | 2016 Back On Track For The Hottest Year On Record

According to NASA, April was the hottest April on record, being 1.11°C (1.99°F) warmer than the 1951-1980 average that they use to measure it against. April was the seventh month in a row to shatter the monthly temperature record, which raises concerns about the rapid warming of the planet. Last month was not only the hottest April on record, but […]

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Chris Wallner | May 17, 2016
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