Western US Facing Worst Drought for 1,200-Years The US is experiencing one of the driest winters yet, as the megadrought continues. It’s been over a month since the West has seen a significant snowstorm. It’s been one of the driest years on record, with snow covering just 27% of the US. It’s the driest it’s been in 1,200 years. Related: NOAA: Even Small Additional Increases in Greenhouse […] Aunika Skogen | February 16, 2022 2 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Holiday Snow Out West Under Active Pattern, And Lots of it Forecast By The SnowBrains Meteorology team 10:25 PM MST, 12/23/2021 Forecast Summary: A very active pattern will bring multiple rounds of snow across the western US, with significant snowfall totals likely through Tuesday. Snow will get started Thursday night and will keep going almost continuously through Tuesday for most locations. A brief break will come Wednesday before active weather continues […] Weather Eric McNamee | December 23, 2021 0 Comments
Photo Tour: Winter Arrives in the US as Major Storm Drops Snow Across the West The first major storm of the 2021-2022 season has passed through the Western US, leaving behind snow that has us dreaming of powdery turns to come during the ski season. Below are some photos from around the country documenting the return of winter. Snow-capped peaks in Colorado through the clouds seen from #GOES17 this afternoon. #cowx pic.twitter.com/50IWzEdo8i — Clay Malott […] Clay Malott | September 29, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Early Season Snow Across The West, Biggest Totals In High Elevations Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 8:30 PM MST, 9/27/2021 Forecast Summary: A couple of systems across the west will bring some early season snow this week. A trough digging into the northwest will bring snow to the higher elevations of the Cascades and Northern Rockies. Related: VIDEO: Direct Weather’s Official Winter 2021-22 Snow Forecast A closed low […] Weather Eric McNamee | September 27, 2021 0 Comments
Western US Snowpack Update: Big Improvement Overall After a slow start for much of the Western US in terms of snowfall, snowpack averages are picking back up again. The Pacific Northwest is seeing a well-above-average snowpack right now and has been having a tremendous season in regards to snow. Most of Idaho, Colorado, and Wyoming are right around their average for snowpack, while Utah remains a touch […] SnowBrains | February 24, 2021 0 Comments
Western USA Snowpack Still Off The Charts | 1,000% of Average Snowpack in Lake Tahoe, CA! The Western US’s snowpack is still out of hand right now. Lets talk about some places where the skiing is good in the US of A. North Lake Tahoe’s snowpack is over 1,000% above average for today’s date and they just had a couple of powder days this week. In fact, we know of people skiing powder in Utah, California, […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | June 16, 2017 1 Comment
Snow Forecast All Over The Mountain West | 8-12″ Forecast for Mt. Bachelor, OR! The Weather Channel is forecasting significant amounts of June snow in the Western USA this weekend. CA, NV, OR, WA, WY, ID, and MT are all forecast to see snow. Mt. Bachelor has 8-12″ of snow forecast! Snow levels are forecast to exist anywhere from 6,000-8,000′ depending on how far north or south you are. In addition to Sunday’s snow, NOAA […] Weather WeatherBrains | June 8, 2017 0 Comments
It’s SNOWING All Over the Western US Right Now | Photo Tour: It’s snowing like crazy all over the Western US right now. And it’s sticking. When things clear up, we’re gonna have some gorgeous looking mountains around in the Western USA. Right now, it’s snowing and sticking in: It’s snowing like crazy all over the Western US right now. And it’s sticking. When things clear up, we’re gonna have some gorgeous looking mountains around in the Western USA. Right now, it’s snowing and sticking in: Industry News SnowBrains | September 16, 2015 2 Comments
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