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SnowBrains Forecast: Mixed Northeast Pattern, Up to 20 Inches in the Far North Through Sunday

The Northeast stays split through Sunday, with mostly wet spring weather at most Vermont, New Hampshire, and southern Maine resorts, but much better snow production farther north and west at Mont Sainte-Anne and especially Mt. Bohemia. Confidence is highest from Tuesday morning through Sunday evening, when two mixed systems through Friday are followed by a warmer, windier weekend in New […]
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Wet Slab Weekend Ahead: Persistent Warm Temperatures Threaten to Wake Up Persistent Weak Layers Across the Western U.S.

A heat wave has brought summer temperatures to the Rocky Mountains, and the wintry snowpacks are coming unglued. Numerous wet loose avalanches have been reported in the last several days, and as meltwater works its way deeper into the snowpack, the prospect of large wet slab avalanches grows more likely. On Thursday, Alta, Utah, recorded a high of 61° F […]
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How Will This Winter Affect the 40 Million People Living in the Colorado River Basin?

Recent storms brought much needed snow to ski areas in the western United States, but as the East Coast digs out from another blizzard and New England ski areas continue to enjoy record setting snow years, many Western ski areas continue to struggle to open and maintain terrain. With March rapidly approaching, this season has crossed the “bad start” threshold […]
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The West Waits for Snow as the East Braces for a Potentially Historic Storm

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As forecasters anxiously watch models for better agreement, one thing is clear: a major winter storm—named Winter Storm Fern by The Weather Channel—is forecast to impact a vast portion of the United States this weekend, bringing a dangerous combination of heavy snow, ice, and extreme cold to much of the country. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: Superstorm Will Bring Snow, Ice & […]
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New Details Emerge After Backcountry Avalanche Outside Brighton Resort, UT, Boundary

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Previously unanswered questions regarding the skier-triggered slide just beyond the ropes of Brighton Resort on Saturday, January 4, are now coming clear as the two involved skiers have stepped forward. The avalanche occurred in Hidden Canyon, a backcountry area easily accessible from the northern slopes of Brighton Resort. It ran roughly 600 feet, with a width and depth of 200 […]
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[VIDEO] Chris Tomer Mountain Weather Update 12/9: Strong Atmospheric River Flow With More Rain Than Snow

Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. “Rain on snow event with a strong atmospheric river flow into PNW/BC/ID/MT/WY. Rain/snow lines get pushed to higher elevations with more rain than snow. It’s a long […]
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Nationwide U.S. Snow Cover Hits Highest Early-Season Level in 20 Years

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Snow–for skiing and snowboarding, the more the better, right? Most riders would agree, and further proof is the popularized phrase, “No friends on a powder day.” While some areas of the Western United States are experiencing below-average snowfall, the Northeast is thriving with the opposite. But what is the overall trend? According to Chris Vickers, WTOL Chief Meteorologist, the United […]
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Old Farmer’s Almanac Christmas Weather Prediction for North America: Snow, Storms, and Sunshine

Whether you’re chasing powder across the border or loading the car for your annual mountain getaway, the weather Christmas week 2025 is shaping up to bring a mix of snow, sunshine, and a few classic winter storms across North America. This early forecast from the Old Farmer’s Almanac offers a look at conditions across the U.S. and Canada to help […]
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[VIDEO] Direct Weather Preliminary Winter 2025-26 Forecast: Where Will it be Cold and Snowy?

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Winter 2025-26 Snow & Ski Forecast Summary The preliminary winter 2025-26 forecast points to a cold and snowy winter across much of the central and eastern U.S., while warmer, drier conditions are expected in the West—especially the Southwest and southern Rockies. Related: [UPDATED: July 18] NOAA Winter 2025-26 Outlook: Long-Lead Seasonal Outlook Gives Sneak Peek of Next Winter Related: Winter […]
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Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are the Southern Hemisphere’s Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the Next 10 Days

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It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, these resorts will receive the most over the next week and beyond.  The forecast comes from OpenSnow’s Top Forecasts for the next 10 days for every […]
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Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are the Southern Hemisphere’s Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the Next 10 Days

It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, these resorts will receive the most over the next week and beyond, hopefully setting them up for a successful winter.  It is still early season […]
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Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are North America’s Top 5 Forecasted Open Resorts for the 10 Days of April 27-May 6, 2025

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It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, this list of open resorts will be the deepest over the next week and beyond.  This post takes us into May, which means the ski […]
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Europe Slammed by Spring Snow Surge: Over 6 Feet Possible in the Alps This Week

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A pair of spring storms will bring fresh snow to much of the Alps this week, with heavier accumulations targeting higher-elevation resorts. Zermatt in Switzerland takes the spotlight by far, while Val Thorens and Chamonix (France) also rack up respectable totals. Lower-elevation spots like Sölden in Austria will see some wet snow or even rain at the base, but higher […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: 3 Feet of Powder Expected For Alyeska, AK, This Week

A potent late-week storm is delivering heavy snowfall to Southcentral Alaska’s mountains, with additional waves lined up through mid-next week. Overall, this pattern will bring periodic bursts of moderate snow, slightly varying snow levels, and predominantly fair to moderate snow quality across higher elevations, setting up a decent stretch for spring turns. Alyeska should pick up 2-3 feet of new […]
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 83 | The Farmers’ Almanac – Early Winter Forecasters

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This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. This week, the Managing Editor of the Farmers’ Almanac, Sandi Duncan, sat down with SnowBrains CEO & Founder Miles Clark to talk about all things long-range winter weather forecasting. The Farmers’ Almanac releases a yearly winter weather prediction every August that signals the looming start of the ski […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Colorado Kicks Off April With 2 Feet of Snow This Week

A series of active systems will keep snow flying across the Colorado mountains through the upcoming week, with notable accumulations favoring the northern and central zones early, then shifting to the southern mountains late. Expect mostly below-average temperatures throughout, combined with occasional bursts of gusty winds and relatively high snow-to-liquid ratios that should promote light to moderately fluffy powder. The […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 4 Feet of Snow For California This Week

This forecast was created at 8:30 a.m. PST on Friday, March 28, 2025. California is back in prime form this week with multiple storms lined up, delivering feet of new snow across the Sierra through Friday—highlighted by the Monday–Wednesday window when totals will surge and snow quality will be excellent thanks to consistently cold temperatures and high snow-to-liquid ratios. After […]
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