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Climate Change Could Actually Lead to More Snowโ€”But Thereโ€™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 13โ€ 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 Schรถdersee, 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 / 40โ€œ 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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