Colorado Counties Join Together to ‘SOS – Save Our Season / Stop Our Spread’ A campaign started in Routt County, CO, home to Steamboat Ski Area, has gained momentum and support from other businesses and ski counties in Colorado. Related: The SnowBrains Podcast | Episode #2 | “Are Ski Resorts Safe To Visit During COVID-19?” ‘SOS – Save Our Season / Stop Our Spread’ was started to raise awareness of what we need to […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 17, 2020 0 Comments
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
5 Alterra Resorts Have Now Postponed Opening | Steamboat Ski Area, CO the Latest Steamboat Ski Area, CO announced on Friday they are pushing back their opening day due to limited snowmaking and lack of early season snow. Scheduled to open on November 21, the resort will now open on December 1. With limited snowmaking and little early season snow, we have made the decision to move our Opening Day to December 1. Current conditions […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 16, 2020 1 Comment
To Save Ski Season, Routt County, CO (Steamboat) Enters Level Orange (High Risk) on State’s ‘Safer at Home’ Dial Routt County, CO, home to Steamboat Ski Area, has joined Summit County, CO, in moving from Level Yellow (concern) on the state’s ‘Safer at Home’ dial to Level Orange (high risk). “I think this is obvious that it needs to be done. There is no question that further restrictions are problematic for our businesses, and there is also no question […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 11, 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
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
Steamboat Resort, CO Shares Plans for Next Season | No Reservations Required for Passholders Steamboat Resort, CO, has shared its plans for next season, beginning November 21st, based on the current state and local guidelines. Related: Ikon Pass Announces Plan That Reservations Will Not Be Necessary at Most Destinations for Winter 20/21 In-line with many other Ikon Pass resorts, they will be managing skier capacity through the strict regulation of stand-alone lift tickets and […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 17, 2020 0 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
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