Bluebird Backcountry, CO to Open December 30, 2021 Bluebird Backcountry, located in Kremmling, CO announced today that it will open for its second full season on Thursday, December 30th. “The mountain is ready, and our team is ready. Fingers crossed — this next storm cycle should deliver what we need to get open. Let it snow!” – Co-founder Jeff Woodward Bluebird Backcountry is a backcountry ski area where […] Industry News Clay Malott | December 20, 2021 0 Comments
Brain Post: What Causes Thundersnow? On Tuesday, December 14, Salt Lake City, UT received up to 10″ of snow with a large winter storm that ended up bringing several feet to the Wasatch Mountains. One of the unusual things about this storm in particular was the thunder and lightning that accompanied it. So what is thundersnow and how does it form? Thundersnow is exactly what it […] Weather Clay Malott | December 17, 2021 1 Comment
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, to Open Additional Lifts and Terrain, Offering Access to 3,600 Vertical Feet After a successful opening and with more than 100 inches of snowfall on the upper mountain season to date, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) will expand its terrain, lift, and restaurant offerings starting this Saturday, December 18. The Bridger Gondola, Casper lift, Marmot lift, Thunder lift, and Sublette lift will all open on Saturday, in addition to all the lifts […] Industry News Clay Malott | December 15, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Deep Turns At Snoqualmie Pass, WA Following Major Winter Storm View this post on Instagram A post shared by Garret Van Swearingen (@garretvs) Snoqualmie Pass locals Garret Van Swearingen, Jeff Jacka, and pro photographer Scott Rickenberger got out this morning, December 15th, for some post-storm powder turns following a large storm earlier this week. If this is a sign of anything to come, we’re stoked. Conditions Report Clay Malott | December 15, 2021 0 Comments
Brain Post: Why Does the Pacific Coast Get So Much Snow? The Pacific Northwest and British Columbia consistently finish the season at the top of the snowfall charts every year. Averaging the most snow in North America, it’s no surprise. Looking at the chart below from the Western Region Climate Center, it’s pretty easy to see that the Pacific Northwest gets more rain than anywhere else in the West (British Columbia is […] Weather Clay Malott | December 8, 2021 0 Comments
[PHOTO TOUR] Hawaii Wakes Up to Fresh Blanket of Snow Following Blizzard Following an early-season winter storm in Hawaii, the Aloha State saw its upper peaks blanketed in a fresh layer of snow—almost good enough to ski! Most melted very shortly after the storm once the sun had come out. Related: Blizzard Warning Issued in Hawaii This Weekend: 12″ of Snow or More on Big Island Summits WTF?? Snow storms in Hawaii? […] Weather Clay Malott | December 7, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Looking Ahead – Where’s the Snow? After a snowy October, the Western US has had a nearly record-dry November. Nearly every water basin in the West is below average for snowfall for the season so far, so where is the snow? In this forecast, I’ll quickly break down why the last few weeks have been so bad and when the next major opportunities for snow will […] Weather Clay Malott | December 1, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Southern Colorado, New Mexico on Tap for Pre-Thanksgiving Storm | 12″+ Possible Forecast By SnowBrains Junior Meteorologist – Clay Malott 8:50 PM MST, 11/23/2021 Summary A moderate storm out of the southwest will bring accumulations between 4 and 12 inches for the mountains of southern Colorado and northern New Mexico between Tuesday evening and Thursday morning. Tuesday evening – Wednesday morning This storm will arrive in two distinct waves, the first of […] Weather Clay Malott | November 22, 2021 0 Comments
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