Lake Tahoe, CA Backcountry Report: Perfect Powder & Dream Lines Above Big Blue Report from February 21st, 2019 Yesterday, we went backcountry skiing above Lake Tahoe in one of the most beautiful places imaginable. Clouds blew in and out all day turning the lake into an eternally morphing kaleidoscope of color and hue. The snow was deep and of very high quality. Temperatures were damn cold – in the teens, I’d guess. Lake […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | February 22, 2019 1 Comment
The Top 10 DEEPEST YTD Snowfall Totals In North America Right Now: As we move towards March, we’ve got some solid YTD snowfall totals. It’s great to see, especially since it’s been a tough winter for some parts of the United States. While others have been enjoying plentiful snowfall and persistent cold temperatures. Looking at these numbers, much of the USA is set up for a great season. *** Top 10 Biggest Snowfall […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 20, 2019 0 Comments
One Dead & Another Injured After A Shooting In Tahoe City, CA On Saturday According to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, two individuals were shot in Tahoe City, CA on Saturday. Two men were sitting outside in a vehicle, when the suspect started shooting into it. As a result of the gunfire, one individual suffered fatal wounds and passed by at nearby hospital. The other was recently released from the hospital after being treated for an […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 19, 2019 0 Comments
Sierra Storm Chase, FebruBURIED in 2019 [arve url="https://youtu.be/efHlFNFUGYI"] Adrian Dolatschko | February 15, 2019 91 Likes 0 Tweets 1 Comment
These 5 Resorts Have Already Received 400+” of Snow This Season: The 2018/19 winter has been good in general, but these 5 resorts are really reaping the benefits. They’ve already received 400″ of snow this season and it’s only the middle of February. If this keeps up, we could be skiing at some of them well into the summer months. Mammoth Mountain, CA announced that they’ll be open through the 4th of July for skiing […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 15, 2019 1 Comment
Mammoth Mountain, CA Has Already Received 508″ Of Snow This Season Mammoth Mountain, CA has already received 508″ of snow this season. That’s over 42 FEET of snow. On top the 508″ that has already fallen, another 3-6 FEET of snow is is forecasted to fall Today – Sunday. If you’re looking for some President’s Day Weekend powder turns, Mammoth Mountain has you covered. Current Conditions: 24 Hour Snowfall (Main Lodge): 23″ 48 Hour Snowfall (Main Lodge): 29″ 72 […] Industry News WeatherBrains | February 15, 2019 2 Comments
NOAA: Winter Storm Warning Issued For California | 3-6 FEET of Snow Today – Sunday The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for California. It’s in effect until 12:00pm on Sunday. Heavy snowfall is forecasted to impact the area throughout the weekend. President’s Day Weekend is going to be a DEEP one in California. Cold temperatures should produce some light, fluffy snow for your enjoyment. “Snow showers will continue behind the front this […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 15, 2019 0 Comments
NOAA: Nearly 1,000 Lightning Strikes In The Sierra & Western Nevada In The Last 12 Hours NOAAÂ Reno, NV: A rare event happened today in the Sierra. A major winter storm caused nearly 1000 lightning strikes over the Sierra and western Nevada. This storm brought heavy rainfall and mountain snow to the region, with flooding issues for many areas. While lightning is not a rare sight in the Sierra, seeing this much lightning in February is very […] Weather Guest Author | February 14, 2019 0 Comments