Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA Report: Brief Return to Winter Bodes Well for Spring Skiing Conditions This report is from April 18, 2024, and was written by Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers. New Snow: 4 inchesSettled Snow Depth: 50 inchesHigh Temperature: 57°F (April 11)Low Temperature: 10°F (April 14) Ski Conditions and Weather April 18, 2024 – Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers – This is our final post of the 2024 winter. Unlike most snowbirds, […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 19, 2024 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA Report: 20″ Fresh Snow and Single Digit Temps Have Put the Brakes on Spring Report written by Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers Laura and Rob Pilewski on March 27, 2024 New Snow: 20 inches Settled Snow Depth: 48 inches High temperature: 50°F (March 19) Low temperature: -2°F (March 25) Ski Conditions and Weather Late March in the Sierra Nevada can see big swings in weather; this week was no exception. The first half of the […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | March 28, 2024 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA, Report: Snow Coverage Good, But Snow Depths Below Average Report for February 14, 2024 New Snow: 8 inches Settled Snow Depth: 40 inches High Temperature: 46°F (February 11) Low Temperature: -4°F (February 9) Ski Conditions and Weather This week brought cloudy skies, cold temperatures, and snow showers. The latter part of the week has been sunny, with temperatures slightly above average. There was a wind event on the morning […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | February 16, 2024 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA, Report: Atmospheric Rivers Contribute to “Upside Down” Snowpack Tuolumne Meadows Report for February 7, 2024 New Snow: 43 inches Settled Snow Depth: 45 inches High Temperature: 42°F (January 31) Low Temperature: 10°F (February 3) January Weather Summary New Snow: 58 inches (historical average 61 inches) Snow Water Equivalent: 3.46 inches (historical average 5.05 inches) Average High Temperature: 37°F (historical average 40.2°F) Average Low Temperature: 11.2°F (historical average 10°F) […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA Report: A Storm Brought 8″ of New Snow, the Most Since December 30th Report from March 31st, 2022 and written by Laura and Rob Pilewski – Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers New Snow: 8 inches Settled Snow Depth: 30 inches High temperature: 59 °F (March 25) Low temperature: 23 °F (March 25) Ski Conditions and Weather The weather this week brought us the best corn snow cycle of the season so far. Although the high temperatures were well […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 1, 2022 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, Backcountry Report: Spring Conditions Continue as Days Lengthen Report from 16th March 2022, and written by rangers Laura and Rob Pilewski Ski Conditions and Weather It was a dry week with temperatures near seasonal norms. Not much has changed as of our lasting posting in regards to ski conditions or weather. With the daylight hours now stretching into the evening, outdoors now having more of a spring feel […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | March 18, 2022 1 Comment
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA Backcountry Report: Winter Returns After 53-Day Dry Spell Report from February 22nd, 2022, and written by Laura and Rob Pilewski – Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers We had the first measurable snowfall in 53 days at our weather plot this week. Although the Sierra Nevada is known for extended periods of dry weather between winter storms, this is a record dry stretch during what is typically the snowiest months. […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | February 28, 2022 1 Comment
Tuolumne Meadows, CA, Backcountry Report: Despite 3 Weeks of Dry Weather, Snow Coverage Remains Excellent on All Aspects Report written by Laura and Rob Pilewski – Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers Ski Conditions and Weather It was a dry week with temperatures above seasonal averages. The high temperature this week of 58°F resulted in a thin melt-freeze crust forming on most aspects here at the middle elevations. Strong winds out of the east on January 14 have littered much […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | January 20, 2022 0 Comments
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