Median Dates for First Measurable Snowfall of the Year in North America You know the saying, “Winter is coming.” Perhaps there’s no better measure of this than the first snowfall of the year. Or that means winter is already here. Either way, the first snowfall makes us start dreaming of powder days to come. Related: Farmers’ Almanac Winter 2025-26 Forecast: Cold and Snowy Winter Ahead. But Where? The infographic above is from […] Brains Brent Glogau | August 16, 2025 3 Comments
‘Almabtrieb’ — the European Tradition that Signals Winter is Coming Winter is coming and with it some beautiful European traditions that ring in the winter season. In many (mainly) German speaking areas one marked signal that winter is coming is the so called ‘Almabtrieb’ or ‘Alpabzug’, the ceremonial droving of cattle down from the alpine meadows back into the stables for winter. In summer, cows and other farm animals are […] Julia Schneemann | September 10, 2023 0 Comments
Usher in Winter With All Your Friends at 10 Barrel Brewing’s Pray For Snow Parties Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Even though it’s only October, if you have skiing and snowboarding on the mind, it’s OK. You’re not crazy and you’re not alone. In fact, 10 Barrel Brewing knows just how to help. They’re hosting “Pray for Snow” parties at their brewpubs in Boise, Idaho on 10/26 and Bend, Oregon on 11/9. Grab […] Industry News Mike Lavery | October 25, 2019 1 Comment
Sugar Bowl Resort, CA Launches $8 Million Snowmaking Initiative Sugar Bowl Resort, CA sits nestled in the peaks of Donner Summit. Known for its heavy snowfall and exciting terrain, this Sierra Nevada gem belongs on the bucket list. Even though this resort sees record breaking winters, investments in snowmaking are still on the priority list. According to a recent Sugar Bowl Resort press release, the resort has announced an […] Industry News Katy Shipley | August 7, 2018 0 Comments
Record Breaking Snowfall in Canada North Eastern BC received a record breaking 55 centimeters, or about 21 inches, of snow over between Tuesday and Wednesday. Cities like Fort Saint John suffered from power outages, multiple-car wrecks, and cancelation of public transportation. Things should be looking up, though, as the rest of their week is forecasted to be sunny and near 60 degrees. Stay safe Canada. Weather Helena Guglielmino | October 27, 2017 2 Comments
VIDEO: Squaw Valley, CA | Winter 2017 Stoke Was High Winter 2017 at Squaw Valley, CA was one for the record books. A massive amount of snow fell and the stoke factor was extremely high for skiers and riders all around Lake Tahoe. “Winter is Coming”, Stoke Film from SnowBrains fan Leonard Veare Riders: Gino Picardo, Keith Wegener, Neal Margulis, and Len Veare Location: Squaw Valley, CA Winter 2017 Why: Because […] SnowBrains | September 11, 2017 1 Comment
Gearing Up For Winter: Avalanche Safety Training As winter approaches most of us are dreaming of fluffy pow pillows, backcountry couloirs, and shot skis galore, but I bet the one thing that hasn’t been at the forefront of your thoughts is signing up for an avalanche safety class. For a long time, I thought that avalanche safety tips from my trusted lifties would be enough. However, with […] Avalanche Lindsay Hayden | September 11, 2017 0 Comments
VIDEO: Telluride, CO’s First Snow of the Year First Snow in Telluride! First snow in Telluride. Tag your friends if you're ready for ski season!All footage captured October 6th by Brett Schreckengost Posted by Telluride Ski Resort on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Telluride ski resort in Colorado got a lot of snow last night. They put a ton of energy into making this great video that they just […] SnowBrains | October 6, 2015 2 Comments
“How Do You Get Ready for Winter?” – Jackson Hole Jackson Hole is asking us what we do to get ready for winter. Well, what do you do? Squats? Lunges? Plyometrics? Trail Running? Abs? Swimming? Mountain Biking? Olympic Lifts? Cleans? Jerks? Pull Ups? What? Personally, I do plyometrics, abs, run, and surf. The plyometrics likely go the furthest, but the running helps with cardio and abs are always good. The surfing likely does […] SnowBrains | October 16, 2013 2 Comments
First Snow-filled Forecast For Alta & Snowbird, Utah Canada has gotten it, Montana has gotten it, Wyoming has gotten it and heck Colorado got it a month ago and even Tahoe is about to get it. Now the greatest mountain range with the greatest snow is about to get it. THAT’S RIGHT! The Wasatch is about to get its first snow of the year and it appears to be significant enough that it may be measurable! Currently on the 7-Day NOAA Forecast there are 5 out of the next 7 days forecasts that use the magical word “SNOW”. It’s obvious that this snow will NOT stick around […] Weather Kyler Roush | September 19, 2013 2 Comments
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