SnowBrains Header logo
  • Store
  • Podcast
  • Snow Forecasts
  • Conditions Reports
  • Gear
  • Avalanche Forecast
  •  
SnowBrains Facebook Page SnowBrains Twitter Page SnowBrains Instagram Page SnowBrains YouTube Page SnowBrains RSS Feed

California

Eastern Sierra, CA, Report: Gorgeous Chute With Mini-Mandatory Air in the “Dirt Bike Chutes”

Report from May 11, 2025 I awoke in Pennsylvania on Friday at 4:20 am, drove to New York, got on a plane, pit stop in Detroit, landed in Salt Lake City, UT, up to Park City, packed my bags, dropped by the POC office in Park City, grabbed a full-face helmet for my new e-bike, dropped by the Momentous office […]

Post Tag for Conditions ReportConditions Report
Play Video
Miles Clark | May 11, 2025
0 Comments

Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Celebrating Day 100 This Season With Sun and Slush at the Spring Skiing Capital

Report from May 8, 2025 Every time we load our gear into the car at 4:45 am for a Palisades spring skiing trip—pitch-black and only half-awake—it ends up being a phenomenal, fun-packed 16 hours. And once again, this gorgeous May day proved to be no different. Since Palisades Tahoe is, as always, the last resort open around the basin, it was […]

Post Tag for Conditions ReportConditions Report
John Cunningham | May 10, 2025
0 Comments

8,736′ SR-4 Ebbetts Pass, CA, Is Now Open for the Summer

Caltrans District 10 announced yesterday that 8,736′ SR4 Ebbetts Pass is now open for the summer. There is a lot of world-class backcountry skiing accessible from Ebbetts Pass. “#CalaverasCounty Caltrans officially RE-OPENED SR-4 /#EbbettsPass for the season to motorists today (5/8/25) as of 12PM Caltrans reminds motorists to #sharetheroad with cyclists, #MoveOver for highway workers, & #KnowBeforeYouGo w. Caltrans QuickMap […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 9, 2025
0 Comments

Mammoth Mountain, CA, Announces It Will Stay Open Into June for Skiing and Snowboarding

mammoth california

Spring is in full swing at Mammoth Mountain, California, but the snow isn’t going anywhere just yet. Mammoth has just announced that the slopes will remain open for skiing and snowboarding into June, giving snow enthusiasts more time to hit the mountains and enjoy epic spring conditions. The resort announced the news on social media. “SEASON EXTENDED! We’re staying open […]

Post Tag for Industry NewsIndustry News
Avatar photo Brent Thomas | May 9, 2025
0 Comments

Donner Ski Ranch, CA, Invites Skiers to Decide its Closing Date This Season

Donner Ski Ranch in Lake Tahoe, California, is leaving the decision of when to close for the season this year up to its skiers and riders. In a recent social media post, the small ski area announced it will remain open until “there is no snow or no interest,” encouraging guests to keep showing up if they want to extend […]

Post Tag for Industry NewsIndustry News
Alfred Arnaud | May 7, 2025
0 Comments

Palisades Tahoe, CA, Remains the Last Ski Resort Open in Tahoe for Spring Skiing

Palisades Tahoe spring

And then there was one. Palisades Tahoe, California, remains the final ski resort open in the Tahoe region, operating daily in spring through May 26. With Alpine now closed for the season, skiers and riders will find most available terrain on the upper mountain, where KT-22 continues to run and is expected to stay open daily through next weekend. Related: […]

Post Tag for Industry NewsIndustry News
Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 5, 2025
0 Comments

SnowBrains Forecast: Powder Day Incoming for Mammoth This Weekend

A quick-hitting convective wave Saturday will freshen the central Sierra with 3″-7″ of new snow above 8,000 feet at Mammoth, after which high pressure locks in a dry, steadily warming pattern that persists well into next week. The brief burst will feature dense midday flakes transitioning to lighter powder Saturday night, while Sunday turns breezy and cooler before temperatures rebound […]

Post Tag for WeatherWeather
WeatherBrains | May 2, 2025
0 Comments

The $4,125 Gold Pass Is the Ultimate Ski Pass for California and Nevada

Access 36 resorts with the Ski California Gold Pass. | Photo: Ski California

Unrestricted, transferable pass offers access to 36 downhill and cross-country ski areas in California and Nevada. The coveted Ski California Gold Pass, renowned for its flexibility and exclusivity, is now available for the 2025-26 season. It offers unrestricted, transferable access to 36 premier downhill and cross-country ski areas across California and Nevada. The pass, priced at $4,125, is offered in […]

Post Tag for Industry NewsIndustry News
Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 27, 2025
0 Comments

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Share your story:

Submit A Link

Top 10 Trending right now:

  • FOR SALE: $36-Million for a Colorado Ranch on 6,300-Acres With Private Ski Slopes
    FOR SALE: $36-Million for a Colorado Ranch on 6,300-Acres With Private Ski Slopes
  • [UPDATED: June 20] NOAA Winter 2025-26 Outlook: Long-Lead Seasonal Outlook Gives Sneak Peek of Next Winter
    [UPDATED: June 20] NOAA Winter 2025-26 Outlook: Long-Lead Seasonal Outlook Gives Sneak Peek of Next Winter
  • The 5 Most Unique Ski and Snowboard Towns on The Planet
    The 5 Most Unique Ski and Snowboard Towns on The Planet
  • 9 Unusual Ski Fines From Different Ski Resorts Around the World
    9 Unusual Ski Fines From Different Ski Resorts Around the World
  • [PHOTOS] Landslide Tears Through Village Near Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italian Dolomites
    [PHOTOS] Landslide Tears Through Village Near Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italian Dolomites
  • Brain Post: Denali, AK, Not Everest, is the Tallest Mountain on Land in the World
    Brain Post: Denali, AK, Not Everest, is the Tallest Mountain on Land in the World
  • Winter Park, CO, Moves Forward With Town Gondola and $2 Billion Master Plan
    Winter Park, CO, Moves Forward With Town Gondola and $2 Billion Master Plan
  • The Snowiest Resort From Each U.S. State During the 2024-25 Season
    The Snowiest Resort From Each U.S. State During the 2024-25 Season
  • The Top 9 Highest Paved Roads in the United States
    The Top 9 Highest Paved Roads in the United States
  • The Deadliest Winter Since 2021: A Look at Last Season's Utah Avalanche Center Annual Report
    The Deadliest Winter Since 2021: A Look at Last Season's Utah Avalanche Center Annual Report
  • Meet the Team
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
  • Site Map
SnowBrains
Proudly powered by WordPress Theme: SnowBrains Child Theme.