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SnowBrains Forecast: Over a Foot of Snow For California This Weekend

This forecast was created at 8:00 a.m. PST on Friday, April 25, 2025. A compact late-April storm will bring a quick burst of winter back to the Sierra Friday night through Saturday, delivering roughly 6″-15″ of fresh snow to the higher ski areas before drier and warmer spring conditions reclaim the range early next week. Behind the weekend storm, temperatures moderate, […]
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[VIDEO] Repairs and Snow Removal Ongoing on 9,945′ Tioga Pass (SR-120)

Tioga Pass, CA on May 12, 2011. Not quite this deep this year... photo: brian van der brug/LA times

Caltrans maintenance crews based in Lee Vining are steadily clearing snow from State Route 120 West, Tioga Pass, the crucial corridor leading to Yosemite’s eastern entrance. The annual operation began in earnest after a series of late-winter storms and has already cleared significant portions of the highway. However, challenges remain as the team pushes westward toward the park boundary. Related: […]
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Palisades Tahoe, CA, the Spring Skiing Capital, Announces Skiing 7 Days a Week Through Memorial Day

California’s Palisades Tahoe, the “Spring Skiing Capital,” announced yesterday it will open seven days a week through Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, weather and conditions permitting. Known for its vibrant spring events and legendary corn snow, the resort is embracing the season with tailored strategies to maximize skiing quality and guest experience. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Celebrates Spring Skiing with […]
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Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA, Report: Snow Coverage and Depth Are Excellent

This post was written by Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers, on Wednesday, April 2. New Snow: 30 inches Settled Snow Depth: 71 inches High temperature: 45°F (March 27) Low temperature: -1°F (April 2) Ski Conditions and Weather March went out the same way it came in…. like a lion! Strong southwest winds have accompanied this storm, and […]
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Rare Rodent-Borne Hantavirus Kills 3 in Mammoth Lakes, CA

A rare and deadly hantavirus transmitted by rodents has claimed the lives of three residents in Mammoth Lakes, California, health officials confirmed Thursday. The hantavirus-related deaths occurred between February and early April, marking an unusual spike in cases that has alarmed public health experts. The latest victim, identified only as a young adult, is the third fatality linked to hantavirus […]
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Northstar and Kirkwood Ski Resorts, CA, Extend Season With Bonus Week of Skiing and Riding After Epic Snowfall in March

Good news has arrived for ski enthusiasts in the Tahoe region. If they thought winter was winding down, Mother Nature had other plans for the final weeks. The recent storm system that swept through the Sierra Nevada mountains last week has dropped over 2.5 feet of fresh powder, creating ideal conditions for spring skiing. We’re talking fluffy top layers mixed […]
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