1 Dead and Multiple Injured After Flash Flood in Grand Canyon National Park, AZ On July 14 at approximately 6:00 pm, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of two individuals missing and multiple parties injured after flash flood activity impacted Tatahatso Camp near River Mile 38 on the Colorado River. Grand Canyon Search and Rescue sent two paramedics to the scene to assess and treat patients. Active monsoonal weather in the […] SnowBrains | July 19, 2021 0 Comments
NASA: Wildfires Raging in Arizona This post first appeared on NASA Earth Observatory Exceptional drought has gripped much of Arizona for months. In June 2021, a potent heat wave sent temperatures soaring above 115ยฐF (46ยฐC) on multiple days. Now extreme fires are raging throughout the state. Related: Arizona Snowbowl Forced to Close Due to Nearby Wildfires On June 21, 2021, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer […] Fire Firebrains | June 24, 2021 1 Comment
Female Hiker Killed by Excessive Heat in Grand Canyon National Park, AZ On June 20 at approximately 1:15 p.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of a backpacker experiencing heat illness on the Tonto Trail near Monument Creek. The backpacker, Michelle Meder, 53, of Hudson, Ohio, was on a multi-day backpacking trip from the Hermit to Bright Angel Trail. Hiking down the Hermit Trail on June 19, she became […] SnowBrains | June 22, 2021 1 Comment
Search Continues For Lone Hiker Missing for 5-Days in Grand Canyon National Park, AZ The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a missing person search at Grand Canyon National Park, AZ. Charles Lyon, 49, of Tyler, Texas, was last seen at the Best Western hotel in Tusayan, Arizona on June 10, 2021. Lyon abandoned his vehicle on the South Rim along Desert View Drive near Lipan Point on or around June 11, 2021, and […] SnowBrains | June 15, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Much Needed 8-16″ For Southwest Through Sunday, More Next Week Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee Brought to you by Alta Ski Area ย 12:30 PM MST, 1/21/2021 Forecast Summary: 8-16″ of snow is expected in the mountains of the Southwest US through this weekend, with MUCH MORE next week. This is all due in part to a major pattern change that is currently taking place over the Western US, […] Weather Eric McNamee | January 21, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 8-14″ For Portions Of Cascades, 12-18″ Around The Great Lakes Over Next Week Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 11:15 AM MST, Nov. 30, 2020 Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Forecast Summary: 8-14″ of snow expected for portions of the Cascades Monday as a shortwave trough moves through the area today. 12-18″ of snow expected around areas of the Great Lakes through Wednesday from a cold upper-level low. Primarily a […] Weather Eric McNamee | November 30, 2020 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 1-3 Feet Of Snow Across Western US This Week, Chances Of Snow In Midwest And Eastern US Heading Into The Weekend Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 11:40 AM MST, Nov. 23, 2020 Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Forecast Summary: A series of storms will bring 1-3 FEET of snow over the western US this week, primarily in the Pacific NW and Colorado. Troughing will continue over the Western US through Friday, allowing storms to move through […] Weather Eric McNamee | November 23, 2020 0 Comments
Man Fell 250-Feet to His Death While Taking Pictures From Arizona Cliff Edge National Park Service (NPS) Dispatch at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area received a report at approximately 9:04 am on Sunday, October 4, of a person who had fallen off a cliff overlooking the Colorado River at the Glen Canyon Dam Overlook. The Glen Canyon Dam Overlook is located on Scenic View Drive near Page, Arizona in Glen Canyon National Recreation […] SnowBrains | October 7, 2020 0 Comments
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