What Are the Core Differences Between East Coast and West Coast Resorts? East Coast skiing or West Coast skiing? It’s a common question asked by many skiers, from beginners to experts. Having grown up skiing on the East Coast and been fortunate enough to have taken multiple trips out west, I have firsthand knowledge and experience in each of these categories. Skiing is such a fantastic sport with hundreds of mountains in […] Brains Sam Fishman | June 19, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Australian Ski Resorts See First Snow of the 2025 Season Australia’s alpine regions are finally seeing white as the country’s major ski resorts woke up to a dusting of natural snow this morning — a welcome signal that the 2025 ski season is on its way. As of 6 p.m. today, Perisher is reporting 10 centimeters (4 inches) of fresh snow, with flurries still falling across the mountains. Snowfall began […] SnowBrains | May 27, 2025 0 Comments
Top 7 Snowiest Ski Resorts in Europe — Week 7, 2025 While there has not been a lot of significant snowfall in the last few days in the European Alps, some resorts did receive top ups while others compacted. There are no new entrants this week and only a slight reshuffling from last week. Please note that snowdepth is self-reported by resorts and has not been independently verified. #7 Alpe d’Huez/Vaujany, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 14, 2025 0 Comments
How Much Snow Does it Take to Cancel School Where You Live? We all love a snow day, especially kids if the snow causes school to be canceled. This map shows the amount of snow it takes to close down schools. The bottom line is that the South can’t handle snow. Almost all the southern states, from Texas to Florida, will shut down at even the smallest amount of snow. This mostly comes […] Brains Brent Thomas | February 12, 2025 0 Comments
Top 15 Resorts With the Best Chance of Catching a Powder Day in North America Let’s be real: for many serious skiers and snowboarders, the sport is all about riding powder. Whenever the conditions are lining up with a winter weather advisory, it’s time to call in sick or do whatever you can to make it to the mountain. Powder days are sacred and should not be wasted. The definition of a powder day is when the […] Brains Brent Thomas | December 28, 2024 1 Comment
[PHOTOS] Thanks to More Than 2-Feet of Snow This Weekend, Mammoth Mountain, CA, is 100% Open Don’t forget your snorkel! Over the last few days, more than two feet of snow has fallen at the summit of Mammoth Mountain, California. This has allowed mountain ops to open the entire resort, setting up a great holiday season. Related: Snowiest November At Mammoth Mountain, CA, For Over A Decade So far this season, 84” of snow has fallen, […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 16, 2024 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Report: Great Start to a Great Season Report from November 30-December 1 Mammoth Mountain, California, has seen one of the heaviest snowfalls in over a decade. The conditions look great, with a thick, heavy, “Sierra cement” base and pockets of powder everywhere. Mammoth, known for its outstandingly long seasons, has just had a great kickoff to the season with a base of about 39 inches and more […] Conditions Report Elise Chou | December 3, 2024 0 Comments
Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are North America’s Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of November 24 – December 3, 2024 It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. Snow has been falling, and more resorts are opening every week. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, this list of resorts will be the deepest over the next week and beyond. […] Weather Brent Thomas | November 23, 2024 0 Comments
Skiing the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington When you look at a map of the Pacific Northwest, it’s easy to focus on the iconic Cascade Mountains’ captivating beauty and awe-inspiring volcanoes running north to south. That said, a lesser-known mountain range, the Blue Mountains, aka the “The Blues,” is equally as beautiful, albeit more remote, and positioned in the interior of Washington and Oregon. Let’s first gain […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | November 10, 2024 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Sundance Mountain Resort, UT—The Hidden Hometown Mountain of the Wasatch Sundance Mountain Resort, Utah, tucked behind Mount Timpanogos, has been called a hidden gem by many. While Utah is known for its world-class ski resorts, with millions flocking to resorts like Park City, Snowbird, and Alta each winter, Sundance is special. It has the essence of a true hometown mountain, situated in arguably the most picturesque spot in the Wasatch […] Colin Peacock | November 4, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Big Sky, MT, Sees 13” of Snow The biggest snowstorm in North America landed in Big Sky, Montana, overnight, dropping over a foot of snow on the mountain. Snowmaking teams are taking advantage of cold temperatures, clocking in with more than 170 hours of snow guns running this season. Snowcats will head out this week to track-pack natural snow and start shaping up the trails. Conditions are […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 4, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Winter Is Here—Northern Rockies See Much Cooler Temps and High Elevation Snow All Week Forecast from October 27, 8 p.m. MDT. Forecast Summary A series of storms descend on the northern Rockies beginning Sunday. Temperatures drop 15-25 degrees after the first storm arrives. Temperatures, which are currently ~10 degrees above normal, will drop to ~10 degrees below normal by Monday evening. Best chance for snow comes Sunday night in ID/Western MT, and Tuesday in […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 28, 2024 1 Comment
NOAA ENSO Update: La Niña’s Historical Impact – What to Expect for Snow This Winter This article about the impact of La Niña on snow first appeared on the climate.gov ENSO blog and was written by Tom Di Liberto. I’ll cut to the chase. Spooky season is coming to an end, and people are beginning to set their sights on winter. And when it comes to winter, there’s a big, white, abominable “elephant” in the […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 25, 2024 0 Comments
Where in the World Will it Snow This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of September 29 – October 8, 2024 It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. While waiting for the season to start in North America, we focus on where the snow will fall south of the equator. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, this list […] Weather Brent Thomas | September 29, 2024 0 Comments
Median Dates for First Measurable Snowfall of the Year in North America You know the saying, “Winter is coming.” Perhaps there’s no better measure of this than the first snowfall of the year. Or maybe that means winter is already here. Either way, the first snowfall makes us start dreaming of powder days to come. Related: Old Farmer’s Almanac Winter 2024-25 Forecast: A Calmer, Gentler Winter – Here’s Where it Will Snow […] Brains Brent Thomas | August 26, 2024 2 Comments
The Ski Area Snow Report: Fact or Fiction? We’ve all had those days: The snow report is claiming an epic dump, but on the hill, it skis like only a few inches. What the heck? Is the snow report just a total lie? A publication in the American Economic Journal: Applied Economics decided to have a closer look. Snow reporting is a challenging process. Things like elevation, wind, and […] Brains Mike Lavery | July 22, 2024 12 Comments
Philadelphia Experiences Rare July Snowfall Amid Heat Wave In an unusual weather event, Philadelphia set a new record for snowfall in July while grappling with soaring summer temperatures. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported a trace amount of snow at Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday, July 14, breaking a 154-year-old record. Related: Rare Snowfall Blankets Saguaro National Park Near Tuscon, Arizona Here’s a win for #TeamSnow. Thunderstorms passed […] SnowBrains | July 16, 2024 0 Comments
Washington State Historic Snowfall Comparison: Mount Rainier vs Mount Baker When you think of legendary snowfall in the Pacific Northwest, I suspect a few spots that come to mind within the Evergreen State. That said, I want to jump right in and give you context on the precise coordinates of these two locations and their proximity to the Pacific Ocean. I begin with Mount Baker, or Koma Kulshan as it […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | May 12, 2024 1 Comment
Cloud Seeding | What is It, How Does It Work, and Does It Make a Difference? Cloud seeding. Humans interfering with Mother Nature to bring us more of the good stuff. It sounds too good to be true, but studies point to a snowfall increase of 3-10% during an entire season, and a Summit Daily news article lists 10% as an average increase, reports meteorologist and powder reporter Joel Gratz of opensnow.com. Related: VIDEO: Does Cloud Seeding […] Brains Steven Agar | April 18, 2024 8 Comments
First Snowfall of the Year Hits New Zealand It’s early autumn in the southern hemisphere and roughly three months until the first ski areas are set to open for the 2024 season. Early snowfall first fell on March 4, delivering five inches at the Cardrona Ski Area. After a few weeks dry spell, three more inches of snow has dropped on the ski area. Related: New Zealand Report: […] Industry News Luke Guilford | March 29, 2024 0 Comments
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