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Climate Change Could Actually Lead to More Snow—But There’s a Catch

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In September, unprecedented levels of fall snow in the European Alps led to severe flooding in central Europe. Some areas in the eastern Alps of Austria saw over six and a half feet of snow. This unusual autumn snowfall kickstarted an early ski season across several resorts in the Alps. Related: Up to 10 Feet of Snowfall Forecast for Parts […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | May 2, 2025
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European Avalanche Institutes Urge to Exercise Restraint Post Snowstorm

The European Avalanche Warning Services (EAWS) has issued a stark warning for winter sports enthusiasts on Wednesday, January 29, following significant snowfall in the Alps. Up to 1 meter (3 feet) of snow has accumulated on the south side of the Alps since Sunday, January 26, creating hazardous conditions for off-piste skiing and snowboarding. “On this first sunny day, restraint […]

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AvyBrains | January 29, 2025
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Wolf Creek Ski Area, CO, Conditions Report: Strong Early Season Conditions as the 85th Season Ramps Up

Report from November 24, 2024 Wolf Creek Ski Area, Colorado, opened a month ago as the first major ski resort in North America. Wolf Creek opened 100% of its terrain by mid-November, the earliest ski area in the country to claim that feat, thanks to its usual early-season snow. So it was high time to pay a visit, especially after […]

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Brett Ploss | November 26, 2024
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[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 […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 4, 2024
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[VIDEO] German Hiker Succumbs to Injuries After Avalanche Buries 6 near St. Johan im Pongau, Austria

A total of six people were struck by an avalanche on Tuesday afternoon, September 17, while hiking to Schödersee, Austria.Three people were buried, of which two suffered minor injuries and one person suffered serious injuries. The three injured hikers were flown to the University Hospital in Salzburg by helicopter, where the latter person succumbed to her injuries in the night. […]

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Julia Schneemann | September 18, 2024
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SnowBrains Forecast: Very Active Week Set to Hammer CA with Several Feet of Snow

Inches of precip will accumulate in California this week. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast prepared the evening of Friday, March 22 Forecast Summary The dry break is over for California, with a couple of low pressure systems bringing large swaths of rain and snow to the state starting Friday night. The rest of March in the Sierra’s will feature intervals of heavy […]

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WeatherBrains | March 22, 2024
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Storms Bring 1 Meter / 40“ of Snow to European Alps for Christmas

While some North American ski resorts are having a tough start to the season, European resorts are being inundated this December with snow. A storm system coming from the northwest in Europe is bringing strong winds and up to 1 meter (~40 inches) in snowfalls to ski resorts in the Alps. The storm front is expected to last until Saturday, […]

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Julia Schneemann | December 22, 2023
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NASA: Snowstorm Dumps Multiple Inches Across the Midwest

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As millions of Americans traveled home after the Thanksgiving holiday, a winter storm plowed across the upper Midwest. The storm dropped rain and snow on several states and caused delays for travelers. A streak of snow is visible from Kansas to Illinois in this image, acquired by the VIIRS (Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite) sensor on the Suomi NPP satellite […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 28, 2023
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Roads Close in Yellowstone National Park as Winter Storm Approaches

Travel to and from Yellowstone National Park is not advised at this time due to a significant winter storm impacting the area this week. National Park Rangers were prompted to shut down some park roads due to winter weather and hazardous driving conditions. The National Weather Service reported that a winter storm warning is in effect until 6 pm on Thursday, […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 26, 2023
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List of Temporary Ski Area Closures in California Due To Weather

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The recent storm has brought massive amounts of snow, but in some cases, it simply has been too much snow to ensure a safe resort opening or has prevented staff from reaching the resort to get ready. Many backcountry zones are also inaccessible due to closed roads. The following ski areas are closed and/or inaccessible: Alta Sierra — was closed on Sunday […]

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Julia Schneemann | February 28, 2023
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Group of Hikers Rescued After 2 Nights in the Snow in Australia

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Last week a group of four hikers had to be rescued in the Australian Alps, as extreme weather had left them stranded in the backcountry of Kosciuszko National Park. The group – consisting of two men and two women aged in their thirties – had departed Thredbo on August 14 to hike past Mt Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest mountain at 7,310ft […]

Julia Schneemann | August 22, 2022
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Mary Jane, CO Report: 16 Inches for Closing Day

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Report From Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Mary Jane, CO The season ended with a bang at Mary Jane this weekend after a May storm dumped over a foot across Colorado and 16 inches at the Jane. Only a couple of Colorado ski areas were still turning lifts, with Mary Jane among them, and its closing day happened to be an […]

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Aunika Skogen | May 23, 2022
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Body of Skier Missing From Northstar in Lake Tahoe, CA Since Christmas Day Found Today

The body of Rory Angelotta was found today at 10:42am to the north of Northstar Ski Resort by Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team and Nevada County Search & Rescue. Rory was about a half-mile from a residential neighborhood near Schaffer Mill Creek. Rory Angelotta went missing from Northstar ski resort in Lake Tahoe, CA in a record-breaking snowstorm on […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 8, 2022
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Record Breaking Snowstorms in Alaska This December

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The month of December brought much-needed snow to many parts of the US. In Alaska, a massive Christmas storm, as well as more the following week over New Year’s, brought record-breaking amounts of snow to Denali National Park and surrounding areas.  Alaska especially has experienced massive snowstorms this past month, with average snowfall accumulation breaking records dating back to 1923. […]

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Aunika Skogen | January 5, 2022
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Snowstorm Dumping in Alps and Pyrenees This Weekend

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While Resorts in the Western US are blowing snow to open on time, many resorts in the Alps and Pyrenees are expecting huge snowstorms to bring feet of snow over the weekend.  So far fall snowstorms have broken records for snowfall in the Alps this season. Early December storms in the Alps as well the Pyrenees have many resorts expecting a couple […]

Aunika Skogen | December 4, 2021
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From Zero to Hero | What a Difference 10-Days and an Atmospheric River Makes

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What a difference an atmospheric river makes! The NWS tweeted two pictures of the Sierra Nevada yesterday, one from before this week’s storm and one after. The first image is from the MODIS satellite and the second is a current snapshot from GOES-West. Significant snow across the Sierra compared to before. Many precipitation records were broken, and ski areas across […]

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[VIDEO] Direct Weather Forecast – Another Major Snowstorm Heading to Western US

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WeatherBrains | October 18, 2021
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VIDEO: Massive Snowstorm and Blizzard Heading For Western US Next Week

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WeatherBrains | October 5, 2021
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Brain Post: The Great Blizzard of 1888 – Deadliest Blizzard in US History

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The Great Blizzard of 1888 killed over 400 Americans and caused at least $20,000,000 in damages. On March 11, 1888, snow began falling, temperatures dropped, and wind speeds exponentially increased across the East Coast. New York, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Maine were the most affected areas which received up to 55 inches of snow and wind speeds of up to […]

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Jesse | July 31, 2021
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Caltrans Announces Ebbetts and Sonora Passes to Close Indefinitely Due to Incoming Snowstorm

An approaching winter storm has forced Caltrans District 9 to close Highway 108/Sonora Pass in Tuolumne County and Highway 4/Ebbetts Pass in Calaveras County from noon Thursday, May 20th. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: 2-6″ of Snow To Fall Across the Sierra Through Saturday There is no estimated time for reopening. However, highway 89/Monitor Pass will remain open unless the severity of the […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 20, 2021
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