Sapporo, Japan, Sees Early First Snow of the Season Sapporo, the capital of the island of Hokkaido in the north of Japan, saw its first snowfall on Sunday, October 20. This year, the snowfall came earlier than usual, falling eight days earlier than the long-term average and 22 days earlier than last year, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Pictures from the observatory at the top of Mount […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 20, 2024 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, Welcomes First Snow of the Season Vermont’s Killington Resort, known as “The Beast of the East,” received its first snow of the 2024-25 season this morning, marking the unofficial start of winter in the Northeast. The light dusting, coupled with the resort’s snowmaking capabilities, sets the stage for another promising ski season. Related: [UPDATED: SEPTEMBER] NOAA Winter 2024-25 Early Forecast: La Niña Returns and What That […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 10, 2024 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Shares First Snow Images of Winter 2024-25 Colorado has waited patiently for its first snow while resorts further west received their first dusting in August. Thankfully, that wait is over, as images from resort webcams confirm that winter is well and truly on its way to the Centennial State. Related: Winter 2024-25 Snow Forecast: La Niña’s Impact on North America–Models Agree on the 3 Snowiest States Arapahoe Basin […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 5, 2024 0 Comments
Median Dates for First Measurable Snowfall of the Year in North America You know the saying, “Winter is coming.” Perhaps there’s no better measure of this than the first snowfall of the year. Or maybe that means winter is already here. Either way, the first snowfall makes us start dreaming of powder days to come. Related: Old Farmer’s Almanac Winter 2024-25 Forecast: A Calmer, Gentler Winter – Here’s Where it Will Snow […] Brains Brent Thomas | August 26, 2024 2 Comments
Sunshine Village Ski Area in Banff, AB, Reports First Snowfall of the Season We are still in August, and summer is rapidly ending in some parts of North America. It has been a very active year for Mother Nature this year, with extreme weather affecting people worldwide, ranging from flooding, wildfires, hurricanes, and record amounts of snowfall. We are getting closer to opening day every day, and summer is still trying to hold […] Gregg Frantz | August 23, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Palisades Tahoe, CA, Receives 1st Significant Dusting of Snow of the Season View this post on Instagram A post shared by Palisades Tahoe (@palisadestahoe) Palisades Tahoe in California received its first real dusting of snow on Tuesday night, leaving the resort blanketed in white. Related: LAST CHANCE: You Have Less Than 24-Hours to Grab an Ikon Pass Before Prices Increase With snowmaking beginning in a few weeks and opening day […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 12, 2023 0 Comments
Snowboarders Get First Tracks on Groomed Snow at Mammoth Mountain, CA It’s less than 37 days until Mammoth Mountain in California opens for the 23/24 winter season, but for some people, that’s just too long. Following a storm that dropped up to four inches of fresh snow on the area, eager snowboarders were able to hike up and make first tracks in Cornice Bowl. Related: [PHOTOS] First Significant Snow of the Season […] SnowBrains | October 4, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] First Significant Snow of the Season Blankets California Ski Resorts and Peaks The forecasted storm hit California (and Nevada) over the weekend, bringing the first significant snow to ski resorts and peaks of the state. Just 57 days after Mammoth Mountain ended its 22/23 season, the new season is just 39 days away. Ski resorts across North America have been sharing their first snow for weeks. Now it’s California’s turn. Check out […] SnowBrains | October 2, 2023 0 Comments
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