2-5 FEET of Snow Forecasted for Western US Over Next 7 Days, Primarily in the Pacific Northwest Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 4:20 PM MST, Nov. 16, 2020 Forecast Summary: A series of storms will bring 2-5 FEET of snow over the western US this week, primarily in the Pacific NW. A longwave troughing pattern will remain in place over the US west coast, streaming moisture into the region. The highest amounts of snow […] Weather Eric McNamee | November 16, 2020 0 Comments
Multiple Storms in the West Over The Next Week, FEET of Snow Expected Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 4:20 PM MST Forecast Summary: Over the next week, additional FEET of snow is expected across the western US as an active weather pattern continues. The highest amounts will be found in the Pacific NW and Northern Rockies. Snowfall will come in waves as shortwave troughs make their way through the west. Active […] Weather Eric McNamee | November 10, 2020 0 Comments
Summit County, CO Fails to Slow COVID-19 Spread | Enters Level 3 Restrictions, Including 10pm Curfew Summit County, CO, has failed in its efforts to reduce new covid-19 cases, so beginning 5 pm Friday 6th November 2020 will move from Level 2 on the state’s ‘safer at home’ dial to Level 3. The county, home to Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, and Keystone ski areas, introduced further restrictions and reduced the capacity of outdoor events from […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 5, 2020 0 Comments
Summit County, CO Has One Week to Reduce New Coronavirus Cases or Face Further Restrictions, State Warns As a result of having one of the highest rates of new coronavirus cases in the state, Summit County, CO has introduced further restrictions in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus. Related: Arapahoe Basin, CO Chief Warns Ski Season May Be Over Before It Begins, Unless We Act Now In what is the third public health order […] SnowBrains | October 30, 2020 0 Comments
PHOTO TOUR: Significant Snow Falls at Ski Resorts Across the West All images taken from resorts’ Facebook pages on October 12th, 2020 A storm that began yesterday has dumped several inches of snow on many ski resorts across the west, definitely getting us stoked for winter. Last year Arapahoe Basin and Keystone, CO were both open at this time (A-Basin open 10/11, Keystone 10/12), but it looks like we’ll have to […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | October 12, 2020 0 Comments
Western Ski Resort Uphill Policies: A Comprehensive List This summer has already seen a huge explosion in backcountry ski sales. Skiers are flocking by the thousands into the ski touring world due to restricted access in resorts this season. Related: Why You Need to Get Your Backcountry Gear Now | Gear Shortages Possible Many ski tourers will simply be skinning up the resort, whether it is to get exercise […] Clay Malott | October 1, 2020 4 Comments
Photo Tour: Rocky Mountain Ski Resorts Get Their First Taste of Winter The first round of snow to hit the Rocky Mountains this week left ski resorts shrouded in a blanket of white. Related: NOAA: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Colorado | Monarch Mountain, CO Could See 16-24″ Fresh Snow Doesn’t quite look like there’s enough to ski just yet, but there is more snow is in the forecast. Let it snow… Industry News SnowBrains | September 9, 2020 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO Reveals Their Operational Plans for Winter 20/21 Copper Mountain in Colorado is the latest resort to unveil to its customers how they plan on operating next winter. The open letter from President and General Manager Dustin Lyman outlines their policies on social distancing, face coverings, dining, parking, ski school, and much more, including their opening day, which they’re aiming to be November 30th. Related: Copper Mountain, CO the […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 4, 2020 1 Comment
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