SnowBrains Forecast: More Snow For The Northwest, 1-4 Feet Falling Through Saturday Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 12:10 PM MST, 2/24/2021 A series of shortwave troughs will move the northwestern US through Saturday, bringing 1-4 FEET snow, with higher amounts in the High Cascades. Snow levels are expected to remain below pass level with colder air already in place. Another system will move through briefly Sunday/Monday. Conditions are expected to […] Weather Eric McNamee | February 24, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Avalanche Forecast Analyzes 10-Foot Deep Avalanche in McAtee Basin, Montana [arve url="https://youtu.be/65JO-4w4qXo"] AvyBrains | February 24, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 6-16″ of Snow For Northern Rockies Through Sunday, More Next Week Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 10:10 AM MST, 2/19/2021 Forecast Summary: A shortwave trough will move through the Northern Rockies today and tomorrow, bringing 6-16″ of snow. Another shortwave trough will move into the region Monday and bring more snowfall to the region. An active pattern looks to persist through the extended period of the forecast. Resorts that […] Weather Eric McNamee | February 19, 2021 0 Comments
3 Dead in Avalanches in USA Yesterday | 2 in CO & 1 in MT | 19 Avalanche Deaths in 16-Days in USA Photo of the deadly avalanche on Mount Trelease, CO. image: colorado avalanche information center, 2/14/21[/caption] 3 people died in avalanches in the USA yesterday, February 14, 2021. 2 people died in avalanches in Colorado yesterday, February 14, 2021. 1 person died in an avalanche in Montana yesterday, February 14, 2021. A snowboarder died in a tree well at Jackson Hole […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 15, 2021 1 Comment
‘Life Threatening Cold’ in Montana Causes Many Ski Resorts to Close Today A wind chill value of -70ºF was recorded near West Glacier, MT yesterday, causing a number of ski resorts to suspend operations for the day. At those life-threatening temperatures, cold and frostbite could occur in minutes. Montana resorts closed today (Friday 2/12/21) due to extreme cold: Showdown Montana Great Divide Discovery Ski Area Teton Pass Ski Area Turner Mountain Blacktail […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 12, 2021 0 Comments
Daughter Buys Showdown, MT Resort From Her Father The oldest resort in Montana, Showdown, just switched hands. Katie Boedecker was able to secure funding and take ownership from her father George Willett. As you might suspect Katie has been working at the resort for some time now. Helping to spin lifts or bus tables. Taking on every job from the bottom to the top. Earning her role as […] Industry News Cameron Griffin | February 11, 2021 2 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Active Pattern Out West The Next Seven Days, 1-6 Feet of Snow Possible Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee Brought to you by Alta Ski Area  6:45 PM MST, 2/10/2021 Forecast Summary: 1-6 FEET of snow is expected across the West through the next seven days as a series of storms make their way through the region. Snow will get going tomorrow morning as the first shortwave trough moves into the West […] Weather Eric McNamee | February 10, 2021 0 Comments
Snowmobiler Killed and 3 Partially Buried in Avalanche in Swan Range, MT Saturday According to the Friends of the Flathead Avalanche Center, a snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche in the Swan Range in Montana on Saturday. Related: Head On A Swivel – Snowmobile Avalanche Awareness A group was snowmobiling at Wounded Buck Creek in the Swan Range when one of the party triggered the slide. All four were carried and buried, three partially […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 8, 2021 0 Comments