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Why Did California Break So Many Records This Winter Even Though It Was La Niña?

I am sure by now you are well aware of the record-breaking winter that California just experienced! To put this into perspective, the high terrain of California’s current snowpack is in the range of 195% to 300% of the normal average for this time of the season. Even more interesting is the snow water equivalent (amount of water locked up […]

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Matthew Oliphant | April 25, 2023
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Jeremy Jones’ Favorite Mountains to Ride

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Brought to you by Ikon Pass Jeremy Jones has snowboarded worldwide, from monster Himalayan spines to Alaska, the Arctic, and Antarctica. So when he revealed his favorite places to ride on an episode of the SnowBrains podcast, we thought we’d share them with you. These are Jeremy Jones’ favorite mountain ranges to ride: The mountains of Alaska “I’ve shaped much […]

SnowBrains | April 1, 2021
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Going BIG; 6 Attractions That Make Mammoth Lakes, CA No Small Adventure!

Brought to you by Mammoth Lakes Tourism Welcome to the Golden State’s highest lift-accessed peak, a breathtaking destination with an international rep as big as its name, yet Mammoth Lakes remains among California’s best-kept secrets. Any season, whatever your interest, Mammoth Lakes town, as well as Mammoth Mountain, add ‘adventure’ to everything they offer, especially when it comes to uniquely […]

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Paulie | March 11, 2021
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The Top 15 Highest Ski Resorts in California

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California is not only known for sunshine and surfing, but it also boasts some of the best skiing in North America.  The Golden State has nearly 30 ski resorts, many of them located in the Lake Tahoe area.  California’s higher elevations rep a notable seasonal snowfall average and enjoy big storms with large dumps. Related: The Top 15 Highest Ski […]

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Taliana Potts | April 22, 2020
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NOAA: Snow for High Sierra in California This Weekend

14,495-foot Mt. Whitney, CA. photo: galen rowell

NOAA is Reno, NV is calling for snow above 10,000-feet in Tahoe on Saturday and snow down to 9,500-feet on Sunday.  Snow is also forecast for the highest peaks of the southern Sierra as well as Tioga and Sonora Passes. Mammoth ski resort should be getting a dusting or two as well this weekend.  We’ll keep you posted. “Low pressure […]

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WeatherBrains | October 16, 2015
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NOAA: 2 Storms to Bring Snow to California Starting Tomorrow

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NOAA has been forecasting snow above 12,000-feet in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California south of Truckee for Thursday and Friday.  Beginning today, they’re forecasting a second system that will bring showers to all of the Sierra Nevada and snow above 10,000-feet in the Sierra on Saturday and Sunday. Again, these storms may not do much for the ski resorts […]

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WeatherBrains | October 14, 2015
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NOAA: 10″ of Snow for High Sierra of California This Week

NOAA still has snow in the forecast for the High Sierra of California this week.  We might even get some snow up in the Lake Tahoe area and they are calling for snow levels above 10,000-feet there. “Cooler temps are expected this weekend, but highs will still be near to slightly above normal. This will keep snow levels above 10,000 […]

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WeatherBrains | October 13, 2015
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NOAA: Snow for the High Sierra of California This Week

14497 ft Mount Whitney from the Alabama Hills, Sierra Range, CA in late winter. photo: ed book

NOAA is forecasting a storm to roll into California on Thursday that is forecast to bring snow to the highest peaks of the High Sierra.  Snow levels will be above 10,000-feet, so this won’t be much help to the ski areas. Regardless of the snow levels, we need the precipitation bad in Cali, so bring it on. If we’re lucky, […]

WeatherBrains | October 12, 2015
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