First Snowflakes of the Year Allow Snowmaking to Begin in New Zealand Last Monday marked an exciting milestone in the countdown to Winter 2022 at Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand, with the first snowflake falling on Happy Valley a month earlier than in previous years. Related: Top 5 Terrain Parks In Australia And New Zealand The Snow Factory, used exclusively to support snowmaking efforts in Whakapapa’s Happy Valley, is one of its kind […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | April 4, 2022 0 Comments
First Snow in Denver, CO After A Record-Breaking 232 Days After 232 days since Denver last saw snow, flakes finally began falling last Friday, December 10. While Denver and the Metro area have seen a few flurries, there hasn’t been a measurable amount that has stuck around long enough to count. Snowfall for the city is measured at Denver National Airport (DIA). Last Friday 0.8 of an inch was recorded at […] Aunika Skogen | December 15, 2021 0 Comments
Following First Significant Snow, Sierra Avalanche Center Check Out Backcountry Snowpack In case you missed it, quite a lot of snow fell on the higher elevations of California’s Sierra Nevada yesterday. As a result, the Sierra Avalanche Center ventured into the Mount Rose backcountry to look at the snowpack. As the first significant snow on the ground, this storm will dictate how avalanche conditions shape up for the rest of the […] Avalanche AvyBrains | October 26, 2021 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Palisades Tahoe, CA Celebrates First Snow Accumulation of the Season Despite it only being October, the mountains are looking very wintery this morning under a blanket of new snow. Related: Squaw Valley, CA Announces New Name: Palisades Tahoe Palisades Tahoe, CA, received 4” of new snow overnight, its first accumulation of the 2021-22 season. Forecasts say this is just the start to an unseasonably snowy October, with more snow on […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 18, 2021 7 Comments
Photo Tour: Mammoth Mountain Celebrates California’s First Official Snow of the Season BOOM! Yesterday marked California’s first official snow of the season with a dusting on Mammoth Mountain. Related: Photo Tour: Winter Arrives in the US as Major Storm Drops Snow Across the West Just 122 days since last season ended, and only 44 days until the new season begins, a dusting of snow is exactly what we need to get the stoke […] SnowBrains | September 30, 2021 0 Comments
Photo Tour: Winter Arrives in the US as Major Storm Drops Snow Across the West The first major storm of the 2021-2022 season has passed through the Western US, leaving behind snow that has us dreaming of powdery turns to come during the ski season. Below are some photos from around the country documenting the return of winter. Snow-capped peaks in Colorado through the clouds seen from #GOES17 this afternoon. #cowx pic.twitter.com/50IWzEdo8i — Clay Malott […] Clay Malott | September 29, 2021 0 Comments
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First Snow of the Season Falls on Utah Mountains Is that… what we think it is? Light snow is falling across the high Uintas and potentially some of the highest peaks in the Wasatch. Those engaging in outdoor activities above 9,000 feet should be prepared for fall-like temps! Related: Colder Weather, Snow Expected to Hit Parts of Western US This Week These webcam images are from Bald Mountain Pass […] SnowBrains | August 19, 2021 0 Comments
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