NOAA Releases Last Seasonal Forecast Before Winter And Things Are Looking Up NOAA released their LAST seasonal forecast at about 8 a.m. Eastern today before the start of the winter season. The forecast is similar to those of the last few months, showing a mild La Nina pattern with above average precipitation and temperatures in the Northwest U.S. and B.C. If anything, they show a bit more certainty in the presence of some cold air and […] Weather Sergei Poljak | November 17, 2016 0 Comments
California Plastic Bag Ban Holds in Proposition 67 On Nov. 8th, 2016, California voters voted for Proposition 67, effectively banning non-reusable plastic bags from grocery stores. While bags will still be available, they will cost at least 10 cents and will be thicker and more conducive to reuse. The new law is mainly designed to encourage people to reuse their bags, and to eliminate the traditional flimsy bags that often […] Sergei Poljak | November 16, 2016 1 Comment
High Desert During No-Snow November Is the lack of snow really getting you down? OK, we’ll just pretend it’s the lack of snow. And the unseasonably warm temperatures. There’s only one cure for that in November, a generally bleh month in North America: Moab and the surrounding area. Moab is great, but it’s usually really crowded – like, Beijing crowded. They can expect 100,000 people on a big […] Climbing Sergei Poljak | November 15, 2016 0 Comments
Climate Accord Drama Unfolding In Marrakech And Beyond Regardless of what the upcoming winter has to offer (not much so far), a complete reversal of climate change policy in the U.S is likely the most influential event of the season and seasons to come. The administration-elect, as of Nov. 8th, 2016, has promised repeatedly to “cancel” the Paris Climate Accord, the landmark deal ratified by 109 nations (193 signatories) and effective Nov. 4th, 2016. […] Sergei Poljak | November 14, 2016 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO Announces November 18th Opening Day Copper Mountain, CO has Announced their opening day and it will be on Friday, November 18th, 2016. Originally, they planned on opening on Nov. 11th, but the tough decision was made due to “unseasonably warm temperatures that have limited snowmaking production and hindered the ability to create a product up to Copper’s standards.” Despite the recent above-average temperatures, Copper is confident that cooler temperatures and snowmaking will allow for great opening day conditions on Nov. […] Sergei Poljak | November 7, 2016 1 Comment
Loveland, CO Possible Opening Next Week Front Rangers and beyond, the hour is almost upon us when Loveland Ski Area, CO will be open for the 2016 season. Here is Loveland’s own words on the subject: “We had a strong night of snowmaking last night and the next couple nights are looking promising. Unfortunately we will not be opening this weekend, but are optimistic for an announcement next […] Weather Sergei Poljak | November 4, 2016 0 Comments
Updated: NOAA’s Official November Outlook For The USA NOAA’s November outlook is forecasting above average precipitation in northern and southern Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, & northern California. Below average precipitation if forecast for western Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Southeast Montana and the southeast tier of the country. Some parts of Texas and New Mexico will also have above average precipitation. November is an exciting month in the USA.  Fall is […] Weather Sergei Poljak | November 3, 2016 0 Comments
World’s LAST Pristine Ocean, The Ross Sea of Antarctica, Just Declared Largest Marine Preserve In The World On Friday October 28th, 2016, a coalition of 24 nations and the European Union came together, after more than 5 years of failed talks and negotiations, to establish the world’s largest marine preserve in the Ross Sea of Antarctica. Due to it’s combination of cold, nutrient rich water and unique climatology and geography, the Ross Sea is home to an unusually […] Industry News Sergei Poljak | October 30, 2016 1 Comment
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