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Top 10 Family-Friendly Resorts in America this Christmas

Whether you’re new to the slopes or a seasoned veteran, there’s no activity like skiing to bring about the Christmas vibes. Hats, gloves, and snow-capped peaks under blue skies are unrivaled memory makers when it comes to a Christmas vacation for the whole family. Related: All 19 Idaho Ski Areas are Open for the Holidays Family vacation experts from Family […]

SnowBrains | December 22, 2022
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Record Breaking Snowstorms in Alaska This December

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The month of December brought much-needed snow to many parts of the US. In Alaska, a massive Christmas storm, as well as more the following week over New Year’s, brought record-breaking amounts of snow to Denali National Park and surrounding areas.  Alaska especially has experienced massive snowstorms this past month, with average snowfall accumulation breaking records dating back to 1923. […]

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Aunika Skogen | January 5, 2022
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All 16 Idaho Ski Resorts That Will Be Open This Christmas

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Skiers and snowboarders throughout Idaho have much to celebrate this holiday season, with at least 16 Gem State ski areas already open or opening before the New Year. Related: The 15 Best Idaho Ski Runs All three ski areas in North Idaho––Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area (skilookout.com) near Mullan, Schweitzer (schweitzer.com) near Sandpoint, and Silver Mountain Resort (silvermt.com) in […]

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SnowBrains | December 22, 2021
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NOAA: Excessive Rainfall and Rapid Snowmelt Bringing Christmas Flood Concern to the East Coast

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Christmas Eve is shaping up to be mild, wet, & windy along the East Coast. With deep snowpack present from the central Appalachians to the interior Northeast, the combination of excessive rainfall & rapid snowmelt makes flooding a concern in these areas into Christmas morning.

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WeatherBrains | December 22, 2020
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Skier Holiday Gift Guide 2020

The flakes have begun falling and the season is well underway. As the holiday season rolls around in just a few weeks, here are a few great ski oriented gifts for your mountain-loving friends or family – or perhaps even yourself (shhh we won’t tell!): Related: Skimo Strap Wants You to Love Your Touring Boots Handwarmers On a day of skiing, […]

Clay Malott | December 17, 2020
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Early December Snow Forecast Analysis: Deep Pre-Christmas Patterns for Pacific Northwest, Average for Intermountain West

I analyzed several forecasts and compiled my predictions for the first few weeks of December rolling into Christmas. These next couple of weeks are crucial for building a good snowpack base for the rest of the season. This is the third installment in my snow forecast analysis series for the winter, where I do two videos per month giving snowfall forecast […]

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Clay Malott | December 2, 2020
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Italy Seeking Support of Neighboring Countries to Ban Skiing Over Christmas

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The Italian government wants to ban ski holidays across Europe over the Christmas period in a dramatic effort to prevent the spread of covid-19, an Italian daily paper (La Repubblica) reports. Related: Italy Joins Austria, France, and Germany in Lockdown | Ski Resorts Forced to Close According to the government, ski resorts should not open until the end of January, […]

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SnowBrains | November 24, 2020
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Silverton, CO Backcountry Report: Steep and Deep on The Million Dollar Highway

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Silverton is a Victorian mining town nestled deep in Colorado’s San Juan Mountain range. The town is a host to a ski area as well as endless aesthetic ski options. The connector between Silverton and Ouray, the notorious Million Dollar Highway, offers awesome access to many of these routes. Do not expect to have the area to yourself as the word […]

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Robert Hansen | January 8, 2020
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