[VIDEO] Powder Skiing 12″ Fresh Snow at Alta Ski Area, UT, on October 12th, 2023 Winter has temporarily arrived in Utah and Alta Ski Area saw 9-12 inches over the past 24 hours. It ain’t deep, but it’s enough for The Daily POW guys to get out there and make some turns down Gunsight. “Winter has arrived in Utah and the storm total at Alta was 9 inches from this recent storm but it definitely […] The Daily POW | October 13, 2023 0 Comments
Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand Gallery: A Meter-Deep (Over 3-Feet) POW Blast! Report from September 23, 2023 Mighty Ohau Snowfields, nestled within New Zealand’s striking Mackenzie High Country just got a huge fresh shot of wintery life. The family owned and operated mountain hideaway, received one meter (over three feet) of powder snow, in one day–and we were there. Yeehaw, what a difference 24hrs can make! We’re amping for plenty of […] Conditions Report Paulie | September 23, 2023 1 Comment
Breckenridge, CO, Among Few Places in US to Get Snow in August A slight dusting of snow fell at the top of 12,579’ Peak 6 at Breckenridge, CO, on August 12th, 2023. Breckenridge’s Instagram reported that “[the] evening’s storm brought…a little dust on crust (and by crust we mean rock)!” The storm also created a beautiful rainbow over the town. Breckenridge plans to open on November 10th this year, meaning skiers are […] Industry News Anton Lengyel | August 23, 2023 0 Comments
Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand, Report: Fresh And Playful With Promise Of More Report from August 16, 2023 A delectable dollop of mighty fine fresh snow has put a jig in the step of those staunchly skillful skiers & riders cruising Ohau Snowfields and the surrounding Mackenzie District. The region enjoyed as much as 40 centimeters of much-celebrated white stuff, 10 of those blanketing Ohau, specifically. One small part of what makes a New […] Conditions Report Paulie | August 17, 2023 0 Comments
The Power of Elevation: Why Not All Snow Is Created Equal Any serious skier will tell you that not all snow is created equal. Light, fluffy powder, dense, wet snow, and icy sleet all start as the same thing: moisture in the air. An intricate dance of atmospheric moisture, environmental conditions, and resort geography all combine to create the spectrum of snowfall that snowsports enthusiasts crave. Despite the numerous factors that […] Featured Article Lucas Gauthier | February 2, 2023 3 Comments
[PHOTOS] Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, Woke Up To 10″ Fresh Snow This Morning View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sugar Bowl Resort (@sugarbowlresort) Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, woke up to 10″ of fresh snow this morning. And with even more in the forecast, the next couple of days should be something special. Winter is finally returning to the Sierra Nevada. Related: Sugar Bowl Resort, CA: The Way Skiing and […] SnowBrains | February 22, 2022 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] 21″ Fresh Snow at Palisades Tahoe, CA, on Monday Is Just the Beginning After a few inches of snowfall last week, winter weather continues this week with 21 inches of snow falling in the past 24 hours on the peaks of Palisades Tahoe, CA. This system moved in with wet and heavy snow, great for building a base in the early season. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA Kicks off the 2021-22 Season Early with […] SnowBrains | December 14, 2021 0 Comments
Photos: Big Sky Resort, MT, Got 6″ Fresh Snow Yesterday With two days left of summer, Big Sky Resort, MT, looks like a winter wonderland. Snow covered the Mountain Village base area yesterday morning, with accumulations of 4-6 inches on the summit of Lone Peak––and it was still coming down. Related: Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO Closed Yesterday Due to 3-Foot Snowdrifts Big Sky Resort opens for […] SnowBrains | September 21, 2021 0 Comments