What You Need To Know About Colorado’s New I-70 Traction Law Colorado’s New I -70 Traction Law has updated the requirements for vehicles driving on state highways during winter months. The new law, which went into effect on August 2nd, 2019 states that during an active Traction Law (also known as a Code 15), motorists must have either snow tires, tires with the mud/snow designation, or a four-wheel/all-wheel-drive vehicle. Related: New […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 30, 2019 3 Comments
NOAA: Record Low Expected in Salt Lake City, UT Tonight: 30ºF Below Normal It’s winter in the Wasatch. NOAA is reporting that temperatures in Salt Lake City will hit record lows tonight, some 30ºF below average temperatures for this time of year. The massive temperature drop is the result of an arctic storm system currently hitting portions of the western United States. “In a week of cold temperatures, tonight will have the coldest, […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 29, 2019 0 Comments
VIDEO: 80″ Of Snow This Month Looking Excellent For Red Lodge Mountain, MT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Red Lodge Mountain, Ski Resort (@redlodgemountain) on Oct 29, 2019 at 7:47am PDT Red Lodge, Montana – With 80″ of snow having fallen since October 1st, Red Lodge Mountain’s base is beginning to shape up quite nicely. The video provided was taken only hours ago on “Bucking Shoot” at […] Featured Video SnowBrains | October 29, 2019 0 Comments
Severe Weather: Watch For Snow Squall Warnings This Winter The National Weather Service is rolling out a new severe weather alert that warns of intense, but short periods of snowfall and wind resulting in reduced visibility called snow squalls. Related: New NOAA App Brings Cool Earth and Space Animations to Your Phone Snow squalls are quick bursts of intense snow accompanied by strong, gusty winds. They’re typically short-lived, lasting […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 25, 2019 0 Comments
Alta, UT Report: First Ski Of The Season On October 20th, 2019 14″ of new snow fell on Alta Ski Area and the surrounding Wasatch Mountains last weekend. Gone are the warm days full of winter daydreams to ski again. Winter is here in all her glory. October 20th, 2019 was our first ski of the season at Alta, and we couldn’t have been more hyped! We hiked up the summer road […] Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | October 21, 2019 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Storm Watch: 8-12″ Forecast For Alta, UT Saturday & Sunday A cold front will bring snow to the Wasatch on Saturday, lasting through Sunday, bringing double-digit snow totals. A winter storm watch begins Saturday morning, until Sunday afternoon, for the Wasatch and Alta Ski Area. Saturday night will see the most snow, with 6-10″ of snow accumulation possible. Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 20. Windy, with a west wind around […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 18, 2019 0 Comments
Snowshoe Mountain, WV Gets First Snowfall of The Year! Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort, WV just got its first flakes of the season, and they couldn’t be more stoked for winter. Ski season is at the door as Snowshoe is expected to open on November 22nd for the winter season. Time to sharpen those sticks! Industry News SnowBrains | October 17, 2019 0 Comments
Tignes Set To Be The First French Ski Area To Open For The Season Tignes Ski Resort is opening this Saturday, October 19th, and will be the first French ski area to open for the winter season, despite major setbacks with their intended opening date. Tignes is a high altitude resort in the heart of the French Alps and is considered to be one of the best all-year-round resorts in the Alps. With runs […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 17, 2019 1 Comment