MAP: Current Snowpack Status for the Western United States Lifts are beginning to spin around the country as ski season makes its official arrival. Current snowpack levels differ from region to region, with some places like Montana having a snowpack that is 300% above average and other places like Lake Tahoe that have less than 5% of their average. Above is a map showing you which areas have […] Weather SnowBrains | November 19, 2019 0 Comments
US 212 Beartooth Highway, MT/WY CLOSED Due to SNOW Conditions Winter has returned with a vengeance to the Beartooth Highway, leading to the famed road closing last night due to blowing snow and drifting conditions. The scenic highway closed at Vista Point on US-212 at 3:30 p.m. yesterday, according to the Montana Department of Transportation. The closure, located south of Red Lodge, is due to drifting and blowing snow as […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 12, 2019 2 Comments
Trail Map Artist James Niehues Wins Hall Of Fame Nomination If you’ve ever been to a ski resort, chances are you’ve laid eyes on one of artist James Niehues’ paintings. Iconic, precise and visually pleasing, Niehues has created over 350 views of mountain aspects for ski resorts since his first painted map in 1988. His paintings are featured all over the world. James Niehues hand paints each painting with brush and […] Sydney Stephens | September 6, 2019 0 Comments
What’s Your Risk of Fire? California Wildfire Hazard and Risk Map About to Get a Huge Upgrade Unfortunately, wherever you live in California, you probably face the threat of wildfire. But the likelihood and danger can vary dramatically depending on exactly where you live, and you can currently assess that risk using a set of maps released in 2007, reports KQED. But over the next year, that’s going to change. Updated draft maps to test are being […] Fire Firebrains | July 19, 2019 0 Comments
VIDEO: MSP’s ‘Drop Everything’ Markus Eder Full Segment | Big Airs and Insane Ski Action [arve url="https://youtu.be/gWfaJ92-D9Y"] SnowBrains | April 19, 2019 0 Likes 2 Tweets 0 Comments
Real-Time and Interactive Map of Current Wildfires in the USA There are currently 85 active wildfires blazing in the USA, and this interactive, real-time map shows them all. Esri’s mapping software is some of the most advanced and powerful available and puts the ability to filter down to individual blazes, or by the current magnitude and start date, at your fingertips. If you hover over each area, you’ll learn the name […] Fire Firebrains | August 23, 2018 0 Comments
Visiting a National Park? There’s a (Free!) Map For That Summer is here and America’s national parks are full of visitors. If you’re currently one of them or plan to be soon, you need this site, National Park Maps, in your life. We all have fond memories of arriving at a national park. You arrive at the entrance booth, hand the ranger your money, and in return receive a brochure-like map. It’s the […] Steven Agar | July 28, 2017 0 Comments
NOAA: “El Nino is Brewing…” | Big Snow for Western US in 2014/15? NOAA and many other organizations are monitoring the potentially strong El Nino that is beginning to take form in the Pacific Ocean. El Nino generally means big snow for Lake Tahoe, Taos, Flagstaff, SoCal, Utah, and SW Colorado. If you don’t live in one of these zones, it might be time to modify your winter 2014/15 plans. Check out […] Weather SnowBrains | April 29, 2014 1 Comment
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