Large Avalanches Close Independence Pass & Loveland Pass in Colorado Yesterday afternoon, a large avalanche came down onto Loveland Pass and closed both lanes. Loveland Pass reopened late last night. At least one car was trapped in the snow. Last Thursday, a large avalanche ran onto Highway 82 on the Leadville side of Independence Pass closing the road in both directions for 90 minutes. No vehicles were caught in the slide. You’d think that by the end of May, avalanche closing roads in Colorado would be a thing of the past. Not this year. Above […] Avalanche SnowBrains | June 1, 2015 0 Comments
Winter Storm Warning for Colorado Today | 8″ of Snow Expected Colorado is about to get a big boost. Loveland and Arapahoe Basin have already opened for the season. This storm might help them get more terrain open for the weekend. It may also help some other ski resorts make significant steps towards opening day. We’ll have to wait and see. Winter Weather Advisory for the northern mountains with 4 to 8 inches of snow by Monday Afternoon. Showers will increase across the plains after midnight…with rain mixing or changing to snow along the Front Range Urban […] Weather SnowBrains | November 3, 2014 0 Comments
26 Seconds of 21” of Fresh Snow to the Face Loveland Pass, Colorado – May 2nd, 2013 Yesterday morning, skiers and riders awoke to 21” of new snow at Loveland Pass, Colorado. Loveland has been dominating this spring with over 120” of snow since April 1st. This video proves just how good it was yesterday. MAY 2ND @ LOVELAND PASS, COLORADO: – 21” of new snow in 24 hours – High of 23F, Low of 7F – […] SnowBrains | May 3, 2013 3 Comments
Colorado Snow Report & Forecast: 7” at Loveland, 4” at Arapahoe | Another Foot on the Way | Winter Storm Warning ’til Midnite The storm arrived at the Loveland Pass area a bit later than expected but plans to keep cranking. The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until midnight in the Loveland Pass zone and is expected to drop an additional 7-14 inches of snow. (Cameron Pass, CO got 18” inches of snow overnight according to SNOTEL) Loveland saw 7” overnight. Arapahoe […] Weather SnowBrains | May 1, 2013 2 Comments
Colorado Snow Forecast: 12” Tuesday for Arapahoe Basin & Loveland Ski Areas Despite it being almost May, Colorado’s winter keep plugging along. Loveland and Arapahoe Basin are still open and each expecting around a foot of new snow on Tuesday leaving Wednesday, May 1st to be another unexpected powder day. “The fun begins on Tuesday as a strong storm will move through Colorado with cold air, a heavy snow band, meaningful accumulations, […] Weather SnowBrains | April 29, 2013 2 Comments
5 People Killed in Colorado Avalanche | Deadliest Colorado Avalanche Since 1962 SnowBrains is saddened to report that 5 backcountry snowboarders have perished in a large avalanche near Loveland Ski Area in Colorado yesterday. This was the deadliest avalanche in Colorado since 1962. Please stay safe out there. Avalanche season is not over. The avalanche struck around 1pm Saturday, April 20th, 2013 near Loveland Pass (11,990 feet) in Colorado. 5 backcountry snowboarders were […] Avalanche SnowBrains | April 21, 2013 13 Comments
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