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SnowBrains Forecast: Quick-Hitting Snow for PNW This Week, Up to 1 Foot Possible

Summary A quick-hitting storm will roll through the Pacific Northwest between Thursday afternoon and Friday evening this week, bringing good snow accumulations to central & southern Washington and northern Oregon. Elevations above 3,500-4,500 feet in central and southern Washington and above 4,500-5,500′ in Oregon should see mostly snow during the storm. Above these elevations, accumulations will be between 4-8″ with up […]

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Clay Malott | November 17, 2021
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The Legendary RV Culture of Crystal Mountain, WA’s B-Lot

Brought to you by Crystal Mountain, WA When you think of Crystal Mountain, WA, you probably think of the steep terrain, deep powder days, and athletes like Ingrid Backstrom, Tyler Ceccanti, Blair Habenicht, and Morgan Hebert that call this place home. What you might not think of is its community that fills the slopes and the motorhomes in Crystal’s B-Lot every weekend. Ingrid […]

Chris Wallner | November 17, 2021
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U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Criticizes New ‘Fast Tracks’ Program at Oregon’s Mt. Bachelor in Letter Addressed to Parent Company’s Founder

Mt. Bachelor is one of POWDR’s four resorts that will implement the new and controversial Fast Tracks pass this winter which allows guests to pay extra to skip lift lines. The pass will let anybody skip the regular lines on all but three of Bachelor’s lifts on the day they purchase it. The program has sparked widespread criticism; first from […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | October 15, 2021
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[VIDEO] Level 1: “NOTHING NEW”

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October 2021 ENSO Update: La Niña is Here!

This article originally appeared on Climate.gov and was published by Emily Becker Our second-year La Niña has materialized, as indicated by the ocean and atmosphere in the tropical Pacific. There’s an 87% chance of La Niña this winter, the season when North American weather and climate are most affected by ENSO (El Niño/Southern Oscillation, the entire El Niño/La Niña system). The […]

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WeatherBrains | October 15, 2021
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Smoke Can Be Seen From Space From 220+ Wildfires Burning Across the PNW

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The extraordinary heatwave that scorched the Pacific Northwest in June 2021 has diminished, but substantial fires continued to burn across the region in July. Exacerbated by extreme heat and wind, more than 40 fires started burning across British Columbia in late June. By July 8, that number climbed to more than 200 active fires across the Canadian province, of which […]

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Firebrains | July 12, 2021
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42,950 Vertical Feet in 5 Days on Washington’s 5 Volcanoes

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Washington state, nestled at the tip of the Pacific Northwest, is home to five active volcanoes. Mount Baker and Glacier Peak hold court in the Northern half of the state. Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams form a triangle of volcanoes in the South. Four out of the five peaks stand at over 10,000ft. While many people aim […]

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Katy McClintic | July 12, 2021
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Astounding Heatwave Obliterates All-Time Records Across the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada in June 2021

One of, if not the, worst heatwave in the region’s modern records impacted the Pacific Northwest of the United States and western Canada during late June 2021, not just breaking records but smashing them over an incredibly hot four-day period. And unlike the heatwave across the Southwest United States in mid-June, this time the dangerous heat was felt across a […]

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WeatherBrains | July 1, 2021
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NASA: “Historic and Dangerous” Heatwave Hits Pacific Northwest

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Extraordinary heat events occur around the planet during most summers, but the current heatwave in the Pacific Northwest is truly exceptional. In June 2021, all-time temperature records fell in multiple cities in the U.S. and Canada during a heatwave that the National Weather Service called “historic and dangerous.” Related: Pacific Northwest Heatwave Threatens Summer Skiing The heat began to build […]

WeatherBrains | June 29, 2021
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Schweitzer, ID Report: Windows of Sunshine, Lake Views, & 1 Long, Untracked Pacific Powder Run 

Brought to you by Visit Idaho and Ski Idaho Report from Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Schweitzer showed a different face today. Windows of sunshine and consistent visibility revealed just how big 2,900 acres are—and gorgeous! It turns out there’s a big, beautiful lake hiding at the bottom of the valley that I couldn’t see through the ice fog yesterday. Related: Schweitzer, ID Report: […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | February 24, 2021
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Schweitzer, ID Report: Pacific North-Fresh

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Martin Kuprianowicz | February 23, 2021
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SnowBrains Forecast: 1-3 Feet of Snow For The Northwest US Through Wednesday

Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 11:10 AM MST, 2/22/2021 Forecast Summary: An atmospheric river event will take place in the northwestern US through Wednesday, bringing 1-3 FEET snow, with higher amounts in the High Cascades. Snow levels will start out at high elevations due to the warm air mass associated with the atmospheric river. Once colder air moves […]

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Eric McNamee | February 22, 2021
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Many Resorts in Washington and Oregon Closed Due to Rain Yesterday

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Several ski resorts in both Washington and Oregon closed yesterday as an atmospheric river hit the PNW bringing rain with it. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: 1-3 Feet of Snow For The Northwest US Through Wednesday The National Weather Service forecasted heavy rain, between 1 and 2 inches of precipitation possible, at Timberline Lodge, OR. The snow level on Mount Hood was […]

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VIDEO: NOAA – Significant Snow for the Cascades Over the Next Few Days

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WeatherBrains | December 23, 2020
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Ikon Pass: Seek the Open Road – The PNW

Brought to you by Ikon Pass Connecting three PNW legends, the rugged snow-capped peaks of Oregon and Washington State set the stage for a winter of road trip rambles and endless adventure. Ikon Pass in hand, get ready to load the wagon, caravan with the crew, and crank up the tunes. With Mt. Bachelor, Crystal Mountain, and the Summit at […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 2, 2020
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The Top 5 Small Ski Areas in Oregon:

Skiing wise, Oregon still remains under the radar.  Most skiers and snowboarders from out of state have heard about Mt. Bachelor and Mt. Hood. While most people just call it Mt. Hood, the mountain is actually home to five different ski areas. Most people have heard of it because of the summer skiing offered on the Palmer Snowfield. Oregon has […]

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Jack Lafeman | September 18, 2020
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Mount Hood’s Timberline Lodge & Ski Area in Oregon Considering to Host Race Training This June

Timberline Ski Area on Oregon’s magnificent Mount Hood just had a successful reopening of its ski operations under strict social distancing restrictions, signaling that ski race training is still an option for summer 2020. Every summer, Timberline’s Palmer glacier is consistently the place for summer ski training in the United States. From ski camps to gear testing to national projects, […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 22, 2020
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Crystal Mountain, WA to Limit Ticket Sales on Weekends & Holidays

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Crystal Mountain Resort, WA is announcing that it will be limiting ticket sales on weekends and holidays starting January 18, 2020. But why? As of this season, Crystal Mountain has been suffering from a massive influx of skiers and riders – more than ever before, the resort claims – which is leading to dramatic overcrowding of the ski resort. As […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | January 15, 2020
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VIDEO: ‘Fire On The Mountain’ – Official Grateful Dead & Chris Benchetler Full Film

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NOAA: Winter Storm Warning for PNW | FINALLY Snow Headed to Cascades: 2-4 FEET Likely

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The Pacific Northwest has waited patiently, watching their Californian neighbor and most of the west get pounded with snow, while suffering a record dry November. It looks like that wait is over now though, as serious dumpage is forecast for the Cascades over the next few days, with totals up to 4-FEET forecast. …WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM […]

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WeatherBrains | December 11, 2019
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