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Arizona Snowbowl, AZ, Extends Season Into Memorial Day

Arizona Snowbowl in the north of Arizona has announced that the resort is extending its ski season yet again. The resort had previously extended the season to May 19 but has now announced it will be operating all the way to Memorial Day, May 27. The resort has received 281 inches of snowfall this season, which does not quite match […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 20, 2024
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Today’s Deepest Resorts — North America’s Top 5 Snowfall Totals for January 24, 2024

It’s Alaska for the win today, but just one Alaskan ski area received significant snowfall. The same is true across the rest of America with mainly dustings rather than powder stashes across resorts in the USA and Canada. The forecast remains good for the next few days after a slow start to the season. Thank Ullr! Get in the Snow […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 24, 2024
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When Is The Best Time to Ski Montana?

Winter is coming; time to plan some trips! When’s the best time to ski Montana, you ask? Off the top of my head, I’d say February, but let’s look at the numbers. I compiled average monthly snowfall data at five popular Montana ski resorts.  Big Sky and Bridger Bowl are in southwest Montana near Bozeman, Red Lodge is a bit […]

Mike Lavery | October 7, 2023
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Flagstaff, AZ, Just Had Its 3rd Snowiest January Ever

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January was quite a good month for Northern Arizona’s snowpack. With 61.4 inches of snow falling during the first month of 2023, Flagstaff is in the midst of an amazing year that has been among the best since snowfall totals began being recorded in 1898. This total of over 5 feet of snow is good for third overall in the record […]

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Matt Scribner | February 7, 2023
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Skiers Evacuated When Chair Was Ripped From Cable at Montana Snowbowl

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Thankfully the chair that was ripped from the line at Montana Snowbowl on Wednesday was empty, although many people did have to be evacuated from the Lavelle chairlift. According to The Missoulian, the fixed-grip chair had just come around the bull wheel after unloading two skiers when it caught on part of the lift and tore away from the cable. An […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 6, 2020
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Arizona Snowbowl, AZ Opens Today with 2-FEET Fresh SNOW

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Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff opens today, and skiers and riders will be treated to 2-feet of fresh snow that the resort has just received. The Grand Canyon Express chairlift, Arizona’s only high-speed six-person lift, is scheduled to open at 9 am, providing access to four intermediate trails including Midway Catwalk, Logjam, Wild Turkey, and Round Up. The Little Spruce conveyor lift will […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 22, 2019
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Arizona Snowbowl Closing this Weekend After Longest Season EVER

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Arizona Snowbowl will bring the curtains down on a record breaking season this weekend, having been open 158-days in an unforgettable season. Their previous longest season was 2016/17, when they were open for 144 days. Related: Arizona Snowbowl Will Stay Open Until May 19th for Longest Season EVER The resort has received 344″ of snowfall this season, their second best total […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 17, 2019
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Arizona Snowbowl Will Stay Open Until May 19th for Longest Season EVER

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The Arizona Daily Sun reports the Arizona Snowbowl will keep lifts turning until May 19, thanks to favorable weather conditions and a record number of skiers, making the 160-days of 2018/19 their longest season ever. The previous record of 144 days was set in the winter of 2016-2017. Officials say the resort recorded 332″ of snow this winter, the second most […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 7, 2019
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Arizona Snowbowl Staying Open Into May Tying Longest Season EVER

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Arizona Snowbowl announced on Friday that they will remain open into May, tying the longest season in recorded history. The decision comes after a record-breaking March in which the resort had a 30 percent increase in skier visits compared to last season. Snowbowl has received 332 inches of snowfall this season, the second most in the past 21 years. The ski resort […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 29, 2019
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Montana Snowbowl Issues Apology For ‘Fat Shaming’ and ‘Sexist’ Advertisement

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An advertising campaign for Montana Snowbowl certainly got people talking about the resort, but not in the way they wanted. In fact, it set off a social media flurry of criticism, proclaiming it “fat shaming” and “sexist.” Owner Andy Morris said it was a breakdown in communication between Snowbowl and their ad agency. The ad that showed up at Missoula […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 16, 2018
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Montana Ski Area Opening Dates For The 2018/2019 Season

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Montana had one hell of winter last year. By mid-September, we’d already gotten a huge, multi-foot dump and it just never seemed to stop snowing. It was a season to remember. Even though it’s going to be a tough one to beat, it’s already been snowing and the next ski season is only weeks away. Not everyone has released an opening day […]

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Mike Lavery | September 28, 2018
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