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Los Puquios Ski Resort, Argentina Brings an End to Winter 2019 Due to Lack of Snow

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Los Puquios Ski Resort, in Argentina, suspended operations last week due to a lack of snow and were hoping that the snow would return soon so they could reopen. Unfortunately, that hasn’t happened and sadly they announced yesterday that due to lack of snow their winter season 2019 is over. Related: Los Puquios Ski Resort, Argentina Suspends Operations Due to […]

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SnowBrains | July 22, 2019
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Los Puquios Ski Resort, Argentina Suspends Operations Due to Lack of Snow

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Due to the lack of snow in some points of the High Mountain, the classic resort of Los Puquios, Argentina announced that as of July 11th they are suspending their skiing, snowboarding and sledding activities. However, the resort will remain open for those who wish to spend the day. Related: Why You Should Make Valle Nevado, Chile Your #1 Summer […]

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SnowBrains | July 15, 2019
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More Chilean Resorts Closing Weeks Early Due to Lack of Snow

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According to OnTheSnow, many of Chile’s popular ski resorts reported closing on Sunday 9th September, due to lack of snow. Hopes had been pinned on a large storm that was forecasted to hit the area, but unfortunately, that never materialized. Ski Arpa, Chile’s only snowcat operator, closed on 2nd September. 2018 season: Ski Arpa is officially closed as of September 2, 2018. See you […]

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WeatherBrains | September 14, 2018
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Las Lenas, Argentina Will CLOSE for Season on Saturday Due To Lack of Snow

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Sadly, the rumors are true, and Las Lenas, Argentina yesterday confirmed that their last day of operations will be Saturday, September 8th, 2018, a full 3 weeks ahead of schedule. VALLE DE LAS LEÑAS informa: Dadas las  excepcionales condiciones climatológicas que estamos atravesando con temperaturas superiores a los 20 grados en la alta cordillera; el equipo de Montaña de Valle […]

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Steven Agar | September 6, 2018
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Colorado Ski Resort Suspends Winter Operations Due to a Lack of Snow

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Hesperus Ski Area, CO has suspended its winter operations due to a lack of snow, reports the Summit Daily. The Durango Herald reported Sunday that the ski area already had to start its season late on Feb. 14, but now will be closed until further notice. The small ski operation offers six trails on 60 skiable acres and a summit of 8,888 […]

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WeatherBrains | March 7, 2018
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Yosemite Ski and Snowboard Area Announces Due to Lack of Snow they will NOT be Opening this Season

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The Yosemite Ski and Snowboard Area, formally Badger Pass, announced that due to a lack of snow, they will not open for the 2017-18 season. Another victim of this season’s lower snowfall and warmer temperatures. Dodge Ridge, CA closed on 3rd February and are yet to reopen, and China Peak, CA closed 4th February and are still waiting for the weather […]

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WeatherBrains | February 23, 2018
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Terrible Start of the Season for Europe | December Was Switzerland’s Driest Month On Record.

December was ultra-dry in the mountainous heart of Europe, causing ski sales to drop considerably compared to last years’. Ski resorts in Switzerland have seen a big drop in visitors on the slopes so far this season due to the lack of snow, official figures show. Meanwhile, some French regions were declared drought zones, forcing resorts to switch off their snow cannons. A […]

Matias Ricci | January 11, 2017
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U.S. Snow Cover In Early November Is the Lowest In Over A Decade

According to The Weather Channel, only 1% of the land area within the United States had snow on the ground on the morning of Election Day 2016, which is the lowest extent of snow cover on November 8th in over a decade. This horrible start to the winter season can be attributed to unseasonably warm temperatures, a storm track that was […]

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Chris Wallner | November 9, 2016
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