5 States With Winter Storm Warnings on Election Day The pre-ski season butterflies flutter as the winter storm warnings cycle the news stations. While this feeling may help us ski junkies get through election day, for many people, it will be what stands between them and their right to vote. Theย National Weather Service (NWS) is issuing winter storm warnings in five western states: Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Washington, and Alaska. […] Algird Zalpys | November 5, 2024 0 Comments
Winter is Coming: European Ski Resorts Prepare to Open Dust off those skis, snow has fallen in the Alps. A cold front rolled into western Europe, dropping temperatures 11 to 18ยฐF (6 to 10 ยฐC) below the mid-September average. This cold front is delivering heavy precipitation, with an estimated 40-80 inches for the total storm. However, most of Europe will experience rain with snow only expected in high-altitude regions […] Industry News Luke Guilford | September 13, 2024 0 Comments
White Pass, WA, Report: Midweek Days are DEEP Report from Monday, March 3, 2024 Skiing I drove from Yakima around 6:30 a.m. since the forecast called for sun. I parked right at the base, threw my skins on, and walked up across the street from White Pass, Washington. Seeing the early morning sun shining from behind the White Pass after a fresh blanket of snow was incredible. It […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Baker, WA, Report: Much Needed Snow has Arrived Report from Saturday, March 2, 2024 Skiing Mount Baker, Washington, has been on my bucket list for a while. After hearing about the incoming storms this past week through today, I found time to make it. With over 60โ of fresh snow in the past week alone, the area looked like a new mountain compared to the low snow winter […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: The Rich Get Richer | Utah Prepares For Another 1-2′ of Powder The latest Utah snowstorm. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary A large trough dives down across the Western U.S. over the next few days. California will see several feet of snow, while Utah receives the leftovers. Snow starts over far Northern Utah on Friday, with a few inches of snow expected at Snowbasin and Powder Mountain through Friday afternoon. Measurable snow likely […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 29, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Early Week Cold Front Kicks Off an Active Pattern For Colorado NWS Estimated Snow Totals. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary The abnormally warm and windy pattern in Colorado comes to an end on Tuesday when a cold front sweeps across the state from the northwest. Snow showers start popping up over the mountains Monday morning, almost a full 24 hours in advance of the cold front. With relatively warm temperatures, snow should […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 25, 2024 0 Comments
Eldora, CO, Report: Weekend Warriors Arrive Report from January 21, 2024 The Resort Eldora is located about 45 minutes from Denver. On IKON boasting 1,400 vertical feet, 680 acres and 10 lifts, itโs a smaller hill for Colorado. But close to Denver and offers great terrain. Skiing We started the morning in Kremmling, CO, and made the drive to Winter Park for a few laps (and […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 25, 2024 0 Comments
Mt. Shasta, CA, Avalanche Center Warns of Dangerous Snow Conditions as First Atmospheric River of Season Approaches An atmospheric river is approaching Northern California, with heavy snowfall forecasted at high elevations through Tuesday. The Mount Shasta Avalanche Center has issued a warning for Mount Shasta, stating that snow conditions will change and may become dangerous over the next several days. “A winter-like weather warning for next week, Monday, Sept 25thโฆan unusually strong storm system will arrive bringing […] Weather SnowBrains | September 22, 2023 0 Comments