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SnowBrains Forecast: SNOW Possible in California in August for the First Time in 20+ Years

Snow expected across the higher peaks of the Sierra’s. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary Forecast written on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 1 a.m. MST An unseasonably strong cold front will travel down the west coast this week, making landfall over Northern California on Friday. Temperatures will drop by 10-15 degrees, with below-freezing temperatures expected above 9,000ft on Friday night and […]

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WeatherBrains | August 20, 2024
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California Reaches 100% Average Statewide Snowpack

California has officially reached 100% of the April 1 average for statewide snow-water equivalent (snowpack).ย As of March 13, 2024, the Northern Sierra/Trinity and Central Sierra are sitting at 117% and 102%, respectively, for the April 1 average. However, the Southern Sierra is still just below the April 1 average, with 95% total snow water equivalent. While it officially remains an […]

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John Cunningham | March 20, 2024
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[PHOTOS] Palisades Tahoe, CA, Receives 7-9″ of New Snowfall Overnight with More on Tap for The Weekend

It’s a good, snowy day from Palisades Tahoe today.ย  Jack Frost gave the resort a visit last night bringing the total 7 to 9 inches of fresh snow, and Palisades anticipates even more snowfall throughout the weekend. “Finally, a major surge of moisture will push into California this week, dropping 6-18โ€ณ with localized high-elevation zones seeing as much as 2 […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 3, 2024
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Tioga Pass, Sonora Pass, and Other California Mountain Passes Closed After Heavy Snowfall

More snow is temporarily closing mountain passes across California this week. It won’t be long now until these closures won’t be ‘temporary’ anymore. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: Snow For California This Week, More on the Way? The California Department of Transportation reported that Tioga Pass, renowned across the ski industry as a backcountry mecca, is currently under a temporary closure eastbound […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 8, 2023
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Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park, CA, Will Temporarily Close Today Due to Incoming Snowfall

It’s on!ย  Incoming snowfall has prompted Yosemite National Park officials to close Tioga Road (Highway 120 through the park) today at 6 p.m. in anticipation of winter conditions. Tioga Road didn’t fully open this year until July 22, its latest opening ever, and now it is temporarily closing in late October due to forecasted snowfall. Winter is coming to Californiaโ€”sooner, […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 25, 2023
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Current Snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, CA, is 1,000% Normal

Snowpack in Sierra Nevadas

After absolutely massive snowfall during the 2022-2023 winter and spring seasons, the Central and Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains still hold 1,000% of normal snow water equivalents to date, as of July 21, 2023. This staggering statistic may come as no surprise after more than half-a-dozen ski resorts in California reported record-breaking, or close-to, snow totals for the 22/23 season. It […]

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John Cunningham | July 30, 2023
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This Season’s Wild Snow Facts at Palisades Tahoe, CA: 55 Feet of Snow This Season and Counting With 13.4 Feet Falling in Past 11 Days

Just when you thought this season couldn’t get any crazier at Palisades Tahoe… After a full-day closure yesterday due to a wet and hazardous atmospheric river snowstorm, Palisades has re-opened its lift operations today. Resort crews spent yesterday continuing digging out chairs, performing avalanche snow safety, addressing flood zones, and preparing for the for days ahead now that the mountains […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 15, 2023
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A Photo Tour of the Buried Houses of Mammoth Lakes, CA

This is how the town of Mammoth Lakes, CA, is looking right now after what feels like 1,000,000 atmospheric river events this season. Mammoth Mountain’s Main Lodge is currently sitting at 600″ of snowfall season-to-date.ย  Enjoy these photos and try not to get drool on your screen… Related:ย How Chris Benchetler Turns Skiing into Art PHOTO TOUR (Courtesy of Peter Morning, […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 14, 2023
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