SnowBrains Forecast: Over 2 Feet of Snow for the PNW This Weekend This forecast was created at 9:30 a.m. PST on Thursday, October 23, 2025. A wet, early-season pattern returns to the Pacific Northwest, with a Friday night-to-Monday series of waves that pile up new snow across the Cascades and the Whistler area while snow levels fall through the weekend. The first push Friday night starts warm and windy, then colder air […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 23, 2025 0 Comments
Bluewood Ski Area, WA, Files Lawsuit Over Delayed High-Speed Quad Installation This article is a follow-up story to a story that was published on September 1, 2025. Just days after confirming its new Skyline Express lift would not be ready for the 2025-26 ski season, Bluewood Ski Area has announced it is taking legal action against companies it says are responsible for the delay. In an August 29 press release, WGSKI, […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | September 3, 2025 0 Comments
Bluewood Ski Area, WA, Delays Debut of Its First High-Speed Chairlift Until 2026 Bluewood Ski Area will not open its long-anticipated Skyline Express lift this winter, citing a dispute with a lift broker that has delayed delivery of critical components. The high-speed quad, the first in the resort’s history, was slated to debut for the 2025-26 season. Bluewood shared in a letter on August 29 that while most of the infrastructure has already […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | September 1, 2025 0 Comments
Alpental, WA, Edelweiss Chair Fundraiser Raises $194,000+ for Local Nonprofits SNOQUALMIE PASS, WA – August 12, 2025 — Alpental is proud to announce that the beloved Edelweiss Riblet double chairlift has raised $194,343.11 for local community organizations, demonstrating the ski area’s deep-rooted commitment to supporting the communities of Snoqualmie Valley and Upper Kittitas County. The original chairlift was decommissioned this spring to make way for the new Edelweiss Triple Chair. […] Industry News Press Release | August 19, 2025 0 Comments
Crystal Mountain, WA, Donates $116K from Auction to Local Avalanche Forecast Center A fundraising auction hosted by Crystal Mountain has brought in $116,000 to support avalanche forecasting and education in the Pacific Northwest, with proceeds donated to the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), the ski area announced this week. The funds were raised through the auction of decommissioned chairs from the Rainier Express, a high-speed quad lift that was removed as part of […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 22, 2025 0 Comments
Mount Ashland, OR, Wraps Up Longest Ski Season in 30 Years Mount Ashland Ski Area has officially closed for the season, capping off its longest winter in 30 years with a total of 318 inches of snowfall and one of the strongest turnouts in the mountain’s history. The final lifts spun Sunday, April 27, as skiers and snowboarders soaked in spring conditions with a celebratory barbecue and beer garden. The closing […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 1, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Report: Finding Perfect Winter Snow in Spring Report from March 28-29, 2025 One might think a ski trip at the end of March would be for spring conditions only. But then one might not be used to the majesty of the Pacific Northwest. Mt. Bachelor, just 20 miles from Bend, Oregon, graced us with fresh snow during both the days we visited this week. The snow started […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | March 30, 2025 0 Comments
Spotlight on Mt. Bachelor, OR: Spring Sun, Snow, and Spirited Events Report from March 24, 2025 As the days lengthen and the sun graces the slopes of Mt. Bachelor, outside of Bend, Oregon, the resort transforms for spring festivities. Beyond the allure of soft, sun-kissed snow, Mt. Bachelor curates a series of events that encapsulate the spirited essence of the season. This article offers a glimpse into the festivities awaiting visitors […] Featured Article Nicky Blumm | March 27, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2-3 Feet of Snow for the PNW This Week in a Polarizing Spring Setup This forecast was created at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025 A round of tranquil spring-like conditions will dominate most of the PNW through the weekend before a wetter and cooler pattern arrives Sunday into early next week. Expect mostly dry weather and mild afternoons into Sunday, then increasing mountain snowfall beginning late Sunday with more consistent accumulations through […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 6, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Major Storm Brewing For the PNW This Weekend, 2+ Feet Possible This forecast was created at 7 a.m. PST on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 A series of light to moderate storms will affect the Cascades and surrounding areas over the next week, bringing periods of snowfall with generally modest accumulations and a potential uptick in heavier snow by early next week. Overall, snow levels will hover in the 3,000–4,500 ft range […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 4, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 20 Inches Fresh Snow for the PNW This Week This forecast was created at 6 a.m. PST on Monday, February 24 A surge of moderate to heavy snowfall is set to arrive across the Pacific Northwest early this week, followed by a calmer stretch midweek and another potential storm system by the weekend. Expect impactful snow at higher elevations Monday into Tuesday, a marked break with drier weather Wednesday […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 24, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Report: 300″ Snowfall So Far and Beautiful Bluebird Days Report from February 20-21, 2025 The end of this week at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, showcased a clear view of the mountain’s annual snowfall, which has already exceeded 300 inches. Beyond a ton of snowfall this year, it is critical that much of the snow has stuck around at Mt. Bachelor. Mt. Bachelor’s formidable base currently sits at 125 inches, with […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 23, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Report: Holiday Storm Weekend Report from February 17, 2025 Mt. Bachelor in Oregon somehow kept numerous lifts running during a storm that delivered punishing 80+ mile per hour winds. The wind during this storm system seemed to come from every direction: west, east, and down the mountain. Standing outside the Pine Marten Lodge I was nearly blown over with every gust. It would not […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 18, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Report: The Joy of the Storm Report from February 14, 2025 Spending Valentine’s Day at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, always feels right. This year, the day brought a very powerful storm, beginning in the wee hours. By the time the resort opened, there were already three to six inches of fresh snow. The parking lots quietly filled and stoke was incredibly high—as were the winds, exceeding 80 […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 15, 2025 1 Comment
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Report: Fantastic February Report from February 3-7, 2025 February has started in the absolute best way at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon. The snow gods have delivered every day of February thus far. February began with three consecutive big storm days, totaling around 20 inches. Since then, every day (and night) has featured at least a few more inches. Not only that, but thanks to […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 8, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Report: Midseason in December? Report from December 16-17, 2024 Deciding to send it to Bend, Oregon, for the tail-end of the most recent PNW storm system at Mt. Bachelor was the right call. It is amazing to have access to such an impressive playground just a three-hour drive or 25-minute flight from my home base in Portland, Oregon. Leaving Portland, I couldn’t help but […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | December 18, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Hood, OR, Backcountry Report: Fresh Snow on a Big Base Report from Tuesday, December 10, 2024 There are a lot of ways to enjoy the south side of Mount Hood, Oregon. With a sunny day between storm cycles, I wanted to test the area west of Timberline Resort. In particular, I wanted to ski around the Little Zigzag River. I skinned from Timberline to a few hundred feet above Palmer. […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Fear, Friends, and Freedom at Stevens Pass, WA In the North Cascades, Stevens Pass hides in the shadow of Washington State’s more distinguished resorts, Crystal Mountain and Mount Baker. Like any little brother, he is often overlooked entirely. However, Stevens still boasts an average of 460 inches of snowfall a year and an impressive, for a local mountain, 1,125 acres of skiable terrain. While the 13 lifts only […] Algird Zalpys | November 4, 2024 0 Comments
Glacial Ice Transformation Following the 1980 Mount St. Helens, WA, Eruption No volcano is more iconic in the Pacific Northwest than Mount St Helens or Loowit (Smoking Mountain), as the Cowlitz and Yakima nations know it. This active volcano sits 130 miles from the Pacific Ocean in Washington state, making it one of the closest Cascades volcanoes to the ocean. Mount Baker (Koma Kulshan) is the nearest volcano to the ocean. […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | August 20, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Baker, WA, Report: Much Needed Snow has Arrived Report from Saturday, March 2, 2024 Skiing Mount Baker, Washington, has been on my bucket list for a while. After hearing about the incoming storms this past week through today, I found time to make it. With over 60” of fresh snow in the past week alone, the area looked like a new mountain compared to the low snow winter […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
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