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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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SnowBrains Forecast: Double Trouble for the Northern Rockies | Up to 2 Feet of Snow Possible Over the Next Few Days

Forecast published 10/31/2024 at 8 p.m. MDT Forecast Summary A trough digs down across the Rockies on Saturday, bringing widespread rain/snow, and dropping temperatures down well below normal. Several inches of snow are expected this weekend across the higher peaks of ID/MT/WY. A second storm moves in immediately behind the first, allowing snow to continue and keeping temperatures well below […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Early Season Storm Could Bring 24-36″ Snow to Colorado’s San Juan Mountains This Weekend

Forecast from 10/16/2024 at 10:30 pm MDT An early-season winter storm will move into the interior western U.S. this Thursday and Friday, October 17 and 18, bringing much-needed precipitation to most of the region and widespread mountain snow. Precipitation will move into the area along the front side of a trough that digs in from the northwest Thursday night. Related: […]
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[UPDATED] Direct Weather Snowfall Forecast – Many Regions Across the US Can Expect Above-Average Snowfall

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According to Direct Weather’s 2024-25 season snowfall forecast, this winter is expected to bring above-average snowfall to the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Pacific Northwest. The Southwest may see below-average conditions, with potential for significant snowstorms along the East Coast. Related: [UPDATED] Direct Weather Winter 2024-25 Forecast: Heavy Snow Expected in Rockies, Cascades, and Northeast Related: Median Dates for First Measurable […]
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Refugio López, Argentina Backcountry Report: Incredible Late Season Skiing In South America

Report from September 17-18, 2024 Day 1 We started the morning in San Martin de Los Andes, where we spent the previous day at Cerro Chapelco, a four-hour drive from Cerro López. The drive during daylight along the Ruta de Los Siete Lagos was incredible. Passing through national parks, stunning miradors of calm lakes reflecting the Andes, and the occasional […]
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