SnowBrains Forecast: 4 Feet Possible for the PNW This Week A prolonged series of storm systems will bring multiple rounds of snow to the Pacific Northwest mountains, with snow levels generally trending lower over the next several days and fresh accumulations stacking up steadily. Expect periods of moderate to heavy snowfall across the Cascades, with the heaviest totals likely from late week into the weekend. Snow quality will range from […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 11, 2025 0 Comments
Kelly Canyon, ID, Report: Exploring East Idaho’s Best-Kept Ski Secret with Endless Potential Report from March 2, 2025 – Kelly Canyon, Idaho Situated just outside Idaho Falls, Kelly Canyon Resort, Idaho, is an inviting, family-friendly destination that combines the charm of a local hill with the allure of a hidden gem for skiers and snowboarders alike. Nestled partially in the stunning Targhee National Forest, the resort offers diverse terrain, a warm community atmosphere, […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 3, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 10″ for Wyoming This Week Warm, dry conditions continue through Sunday before shifting to a cooler, more unsettled pattern starting Monday, with moderate snowfall across higher terrain through mid-week. Initially, warm weather dominates, but by Monday morning, a transition begins as cooler air and precipitation arrive. Snowfall totals are modest, but ski resorts above 4,000 feet, especially those favoring northwest upslope flow, will see moderate […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 1, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 20 Inches Fresh Snow for the PNW This Week This forecast was created at 6 a.m. PST on Monday, February 24 A surge of moderate to heavy snowfall is set to arrive across the Pacific Northwest early this week, followed by a calmer stretch midweek and another potential storm system by the weekend. Expect impactful snow at higher elevations Monday into Tuesday, a marked break with drier weather Wednesday […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 24, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 6 Feet of Snow Forecasted For California This Week A prolonged active pattern is on tap across much of California, with relatively mild conditions holding through midweek before wet weather returns Friday into the weekend and persists into early next week. Confidence is growing for multiple waves of precipitation, though snow levels will generally be on the higher side for the first round. By late in the period, colder […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 29, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 5-10 inches For Utah This Weekend A stalled frontal boundary in Northern Utah this weekend will bring steadily accumulating snow to many northern mountain areas, with lighter amounts farther south and a secondary wave expected early next week in Southern Utah. Overall, the pattern then trends warmer and drier midweek before potentially shifting toward more active weather late next week. The first wave arrives Friday into […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 24, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 10 inches For Colorado This Weekend A fresh round of snowfall moves into Colorado’s northern mountains on Friday night and through the weekend, with moderate accumulations and lower amounts farther south. A lull arrives by Sunday, though a weaker system may graze southern mountains early next week. Another wave midweek could favor southwestern resorts with light to moderate snow, while other areas see minimal precipitation. Overall, […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 24, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Snow Finally Returns to CA, Up to 10 inches Expected A cold, unsettled pattern arrives this weekend and brings a round of fresh snowfall to the Sierra Nevada, with snow levels down to mid-mountain elevations and gusty winds at times. Otherwise, look for calmer and drier conditions to emerge by mid-next week. A deepening low will move into the region Saturday through Sunday, spreading snow across the mountains. Snow will […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 24, 2025 0 Comments
The 5 Coldest Ski Resorts in the U.S. Many of us have found ourselves questioning our hobby choices and how much we truly love the outdoors on windy subzero days when we get blown around on a lift or try to find our way down the mountain in whiteout conditions. Because skiing and riding are weather-dependent sports, many resorts are located in locations prone to extreme weather and […] Tyler Hatch | January 20, 2025 4 Comments
Whiteface, NY, Report: Skiing With Local Legend Jeff Hopkins Report from Thursday, January 9, 2025 We arrived at Whiteface Mountain, New York, in the early afternoon, approaching the largest vertical drop in the Northeast. The scenery along the way was breathtaking, with snow-covered peaks and towering evergreens setting the tone for our visit. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the local legend, Jeff Hopkins. A late-start skier with large […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 13, 2025 0 Comments
Gore Mountain, NY, Report: Last Day of the Winds, Snow on the Way Report from Thursday, January 9, 2025 After a two-hour drive from Burlington, Vermont, we arrived at Gore Mountain, the largest ski resort in New York State. The temperature was a biting four degrees Fahrenheit, with wind chills at the summit plummeting to a staggering -45 degrees. This marked the third consecutive day of a rare wind phenomenon, with gusts reaching […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 13, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 1/9: Next Storm System 1/10-1/12 Will Bring Moderate to Heavy Accumulation MT/WY/UT/CO Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. Next storm system PM 1/10-1/12 with moderate to heavy accumulation MT/WY/UT/CO followed by colder air. Snow Timeline: Big Sky: AM 1/9(L), Late 1/10-1/12(H) Wasatch: Late 1/10-1/11(M/H), 1/12(L) […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 9, 2025 0 Comments
Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are North America’s Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of December 29, 2024 – January 7, 2025 It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. 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. The forecast comes from OpenSnow’s Top Forecasts for the next 10 […] Weather Brent Thomas | December 28, 2024 0 Comments
Massive Landslide Tears Through Residential Area, Blocking B.C.’s Highway 99 Saturday, December 14th at 9:00 am, residents of the Lions Bay area woke up to 70 mph winds tearing down power lines leaving around 300 with no power. Not even an hour later, residents heard a loud boom as a landslide began tearing down from the mountain, stretching across the highway connecting Vancouver and Whistler. Traffic was halted as the […] Miles Nagel | December 20, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 74 | Chris Tomer – Emmy Award-Winning Meteorologist & Avid Backcountry Skier and Mountaineer This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Chris Tomer is an Emmy Award-Winning Meteorologist with over 20 years of weather forecasting experience. He is also an avid backcountry skier and mountaineer who has climbed all of Colorado’s 54 14,000′ peaks. Chris has been an on-air host and meteorologist for KDVR Fox 31 Denver and Colorado […] Weather Podcast | December 11, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2-3 Feet of Snow Forecasted For California This Weekend A broad area of unsettled weather is set to impact California’s mountains from late this week into the weekend. Conditions start out quiet with seasonable temperatures early in the period, but by late Thursday the first in a series of weather disturbances will begin to spread light to moderate snow into higher elevations. Following this initial round, a more potent […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 9, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Direct Weather: Historic Snowstorm About to Slam the East Coast Direct Weather looks at the snowstorm about to hit the East Coast. Models now show a historic snowstorm next week. Will it happen? Related: SnowBrains Forecast: California To Get Slammed with 5+ Feet Fresh Snow Here are the brief highlights of the forecast, but check out the full video for more details: The latest weather forecast suggests a chilly and […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 21, 2024 0 Comments
Global vs. Mesoscale Weather Forecasting Models—How Do They Differ? Weather models the best tools we have for peering into the future of the atmosphere, but not all models are the same. When forecasters talk about global and mesoscale weather models, what exactly are they referring to? Global Models Global weather models are exactly what they sound like. They look at the big picture, covering the entire planet. These models […] Weather Clay Malott | November 20, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2+ Feet For the PNW Before the Weekend, More Storms on the Horizon A series of major storms will roll through the Pacific Northwest this week, bringing several feet of snow to resorts around the region. We’re currently on the tail end of the first wave of snow, which has already laid down solid accumulations around Washington and Oregon. Below is the HRRR forecast from 5 p.m. Monday evening through noon on Tuesday. Note […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 18, 2024 0 Comments
Brain Post: Atmospheric Rivers—Nature’s Moisture Conveyor Belt A powerful force flows invisibly over the Pacific—a conveyor belt of moisture that meteorologists call an atmospheric river (or AR for short). These moisture bands transport enormous quantities of water vapor, crucial for precipitation—and snowfall—along the West Coast. Atmospheric rivers funnel this moisture from the tropics, like a fire hose aimed at western North America. When they land, they often […] Weather Clay Malott | November 12, 2024 0 Comments