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NASA: Local Lockdowns Brought Fast Global Ozone Reductions

This article was first published by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at California Institue of Technology When lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic cut local nitrogen oxide emissions, the effect on ozone pollution was global and unexpectedly rapid. Related: Mount Everest is Visible From Kathmandu, Nepal for First Time in Living Memory As the coronavirus pandemic slowed global commerce to a crawl […]

SnowBrains | June 10, 2021
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Argentina Enters Another COVID-19 Lockdown, Threatening the 2021 Ski Season

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While COVID-19 vaccinations are on the rise around the world, the pandemic is still not under control. Several nations are still experiencing high rates of positive cases and death. Argentina has seen a rise in cases recently. Last Thursday, President Alberto Fernández announced Argentina’s first lockdown of 2021, potentially impacting this ski season. Since May 10, Argentina has seen its […]

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Alex Mangels | May 25, 2021
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COVID-19 Tests Required at Austrian Ski Resorts

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Austrian authorities have imposed new protocols at ski resorts. To get skiers and snowboarders back on the slopes in a safe manner, guests must now provide a negative COVID test result. PCR or antigen tests are acceptable and must have taken place within 48 hours before entering the resort, effective immediately. In addition to the new regulations, ski slopes have […]

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Alex Mangels | February 19, 2021
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Italian Ski Resorts: Re-Opening Postponed Until January 18th Due to Ongoing Covid-19 Concerns

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Today was supposed to be the day. The day Italians were finally allowed back on their ski slopes. But eager powderhounds will now have to wait for a further 11-days – at least. When Italy, along with the majority of Europe, went into lockdown and shut their ski resorts in November to help slow the spread of covid-19, the 7th of […]

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SnowBrains | January 7, 2021
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German Police Struggle to Keep Skiers Off Closed Ski Area’s Slopes During COVID-19 Lockdown

German police chased people off the slopes of a closed ski resort after hundreds flocked to Winterberg, defying appeals from authorities to stay home https://t.co/FWICyn7ag3 pic.twitter.com/M1n9t2jY6s — Reuters (@Reuters) January 3, 2021 Who would have ever thought that the police would one day be fighting to keep people from skiing? Well, that day has come in Germany where local authorities […]

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SnowBrains | January 5, 2021
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Lake Tahoe, CA Closing to Visitors Thursday Night Under Regional Stay-at-Home Order

Lake Tahoe, CA is closing to visitors Thursday night under the regional stay-at-home order that was announced Wednesday, December 9th.  On Wednesday, the Greater Sacramento region fell below 15% ICU capacity, triggering the order. According to the state of California, ICU capacity fell to 14.3% as of Wednesday morning statewide. Now Lake Tahoe is shunning visitors as a way to […]

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SnowBrains | December 10, 2020
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California Governor Warns of a Repeat of ‘Stay at Home’ Orders That Closed Ski Resorts in Spring

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California Governor Gavin Newsom said yesterday that he was considering imposing more stay-at-home orders in California to prevent the genuine possibility that hospitals could be overwhelmed with covid-19 cases by Christmas. If Newsom repeats the spring restrictions, most outdoor business activities would be prohibited, and people would have to stay home except for essential services. Bad news for ski areas that […]

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SnowBrains | December 1, 2020
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Exclusive: In Letter to Employees, Aspen Ski Company CEO Warns that US Ski Season is in Jeopardy

SnowBrains obtained the following letter that Aspen SkiCo CEO Mike Kaplan sent to SkiCo employees on November 16, 2020. The letter warns that the current COVID spike is threatening ski season. This letter is partially specific to Aspen but also alludes to county shutdowns of ski resorts all across the country. Read Kaplan’s exclusive letter below, and do your part […]

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Clay Malott | November 18, 2020
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