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2017/18

La Nina Watch Issued by NOAA | 55-60% Chance of La Nina for Winter 2017/18

NOAA has issued a La Niña Watch for fall and winter 2017/18 in North America. NOAA reports that there is a 55-60% chance of La Nina for winter 2017/18 (full details below). Two of the biggest snow seasons in recorded history in the Western USA were both La Ninas. 2010/11 was a moderate La Nina and the most snow Lake […]

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WeatherBrains | September 14, 2017
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Farmers’ Almanac 2017/18 Winter Outlook for Canada:

The Farmer’s Almanac just released their 2017/18 winter outlook for Canada this week. They’re basically saying this: Drier and warmer than average for British Columbia “British Columbia is expected to see below normal precipitation. This is not to say that there won’t be occasional periods of heavy precipitation sweeping in from storms off of the Pacific, or shots of cold air pushing […]

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WeatherBrains | August 24, 2017
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2017/18 Winter Weather Forecast by Meteorologist Chris Tomer/OnTheSnow.com

Chris Tomer is a solid meteorologist from Denver, CO who loves snow. This is the forecast he drew up for North America for winter 2017/18 and it’s specific to ski areas. It looks good for just about everyone. The only place he’s calling for below average snowfall is in California where he’s calling for 90% of average which for Squaw […]

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WeatherBrains | August 16, 2017
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Farmers’ Almanac 2017/18 Winter Outlook:

The Farmer’s Almanac just released their 2017/18 winter outlook today. They’re basically saying this: The Western third of the country won’t be as wet as last year’s record year.  They’re calling for an average precipitation year.  We’ll take that any day. “Our forecasts are pointing to a return to more normal winter conditions in regard to both temperatures and precipitation. […]

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WeatherBrains | August 14, 2017
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Mammoth Mountain, CA Conditions Report: Closing Day 2016/17 = Day 270!

Mammoth just had an absolutely incredible season. Yesterday was their 270th day of operations and their last of the season. Mammoth had the deepest snowpack in North America (most like on Earth) at over 300″ this season. Oh, how were the conditions?  They were hot, slushy, corny, funny, and fun.  Incredible to be skiing and riding on August 6th from […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | August 7, 2017
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Squaw Valley, CA to Announce If They Will Continue Season or Not Tomorrow

Squaw Valley, CA may or may not be open this Saturday depending on snow and melt conditions. Squaw will announce weather or not they will continue their amazing 2016/17 season and announce their decision on Wednesday. “We are preparing to stay open this Saturday for skiing and riding, but it depends on snow melt and conditions. Our teams are currently […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | July 11, 2017
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