SnowBrains Forecast: SNOW Possible in California in August for the First Time in 20+ Years Snow expected across the higher peaks of the Sierra’s. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary Forecast written on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 1 a.m. MST An unseasonably strong cold front will travel down the west coast this week, making landfall over Northern California on Friday. Temperatures will drop by 10-15 degrees, with below-freezing temperatures expected above 9,000ft on Friday night and […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 20, 2024 0 Comments
Wildfire Starts Near Sugar Bowl Resort, CA A forest fire broke out at four p.m. on July 7 near Sugar Bowl ski resort in California. The fire was dubbed “the Royal Fire” and it is located west of Soda Springs near Truckee, California. Related Article: Vista Fire Forces Evacuation of Mt. Baldy Ski Resort, CA, and Hiking Trails The fire spans just over 200 acres and is burning […] Fire Leander Walchshöfer | July 9, 2024 1 Comment
Sierra Backcountry Conditions: Late Spring Skiing in the Sierra Report from May 11-12, 2024 Ah, spring in the Sierra. A time when you can get soft turns in on the high elevation peaks, then dip your tired feet in Lake Tahoe when you’re finished. This weekend we found a few soft turns on Rubicon Peak, Mount Judah, and Donner Peak. The sun was shining and the corn was ready […] Conditions Report Zach Armstrong | May 13, 2024 0 Comments
Sugar Bowl, CA, Report: Slarvey in the Sunshine Report from Sunday, March 17, 2024 High tide spring skiing at Sugar Bowl, California, there’s nothing like it. We started our day with coffee by the river while we let things thaw out, then headed up the pass to get the day started. After a few scouting laps we found some fun stuff on the east facing terrain off of […] Conditions Report Zach Armstrong | March 27, 2024 0 Comments
Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, Announces Season Extension, Discounted Spring Lift Access With persistent mid-winter conditions and a deep snowpack of nearly 15 feet at its summit, Sugar Bowl Resort, California, announced today that its ski season has been extended by three weeks. The resort will spin its lifts until April 28, 2024 and offer discounted lift access with the launch of its Spring Pass, and reduced daily lift tickets for both […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 9, 2024 0 Comments
Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, Celebrates Culture & Diversity with “Open to Shred” Sugar Bowl Resort, at Norden, California, and Elsa McAllister, Sugar Bowl Academy Freerider, are launching a grand event called “Open to Shred” on March 16, 2024. Open to Shred is a celebration of skiing, honoring diversity, inclusivity, and community on the slopes of Sugar Bowl Resort. Want to feel part of something special? This is your chance. Never skied before? […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 29, 2024 0 Comments
Silver Belt Classic Returns to Sugar Bowl Resort, CA Since it began 1940, the Silver Belt Classic has enticed Olympians, World Cup skiers and thrill-seekers from around the globe to test their grit and skill as they expertly carved their way down the natural gullies and chutes at Sugar Bowl, California. This year, the Silver Belt returns March 29-31, 2024, to reimagine freeride competition entirely. “Fifty athletes—from […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 1-2 Feet Possible For The High Sierra Friday Night Through Saturday Night Forecast Published 12:00 AM MST 1/12/2024 Forecast Summary A storm will move through the region Friday night into Saturday night and bring 1-2 feet of snow above 4500′ in the Sierra. Snow will start Friday night and fill in Saturday from north to south. Moderate-to-heavy snow continues into Saturday night before winding down Sunday morning. Some residual light snow showers […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 11, 2024 0 Comments