The first half of March brought at least above average snow to all regions, with western North America collectively reaching 96% of normal by March 16. This implies about 130% of normal from January 1 – March 16. Second half of March snowfall was above average in southern regions and mostly below average farther north. … Continue reading 2023-24 Ski Season Progress Report as of April 13, 2024
La Nina persisted for 3 ski seasons into early 2023 but two well known indices have diverged often since summer 2002 when La Nina remained consistent by ONI while strengthening by MEI. The La Nina dissipated by early spring for both but as of October 2023 has swung to moderate El Nino +1.5 by ONI … Continue reading El Nino/La Nina Defined and Ski Areas Favored by El Nino (as of 2023)
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During the first week of February major storms hit California, Utah and the Southwest. Second half of February snowfall was mainly in the northern regions. The first half of March brought at least above average snow to all regions, with western North America collectively reaching 96% of normal by March 16. This implies about 130% … Continue reading 2023-24 Ski Season Progress Report as of March 31, 2024
Second half of January snowfall was just slightly below normal but it was unseasonably warm and the Northwest and British Columbia were hit by rain the last few days of the month. During the first week of February major storms hit California, Utah and the Southwest. Second half of February snowfall was mainly in the … Continue reading 2023-24 Ski Season Progress Report as of March 16, 2024
Second half of January snowfall was just slightly below normal but it was unseasonably warm and the Northwest and British Columbia were hit by rain the last few days of the month. During the first week of February major storms hit California, Utah and the Southwest. Second half of February snowfall was mainly in the … Continue reading 2023-24 Ski Season Progress Report as of February 29, 2024
In some of the hardest hit areas terrain opened gradually due to wind and poor snow stability after the dry early season.Second half of January snowfall was just slightly below normal but it was unseasonably warm and the Northwest and British Columbia were hit by rain the last few days of the month. During the … Continue reading 2023-24 Ski Season Progress Report as of February 15, 2024
The season improved in the new year, much colder with coastal region storms being all snow, starting with up to 2 feet in the Sierra during the first week of January. During the second week a massive series of storms hit the Northwest, Utah and Colorado. In some of the hardest hit areas terrain opened … Continue reading 2023-24 Ski Season Progress Report as of January 31, 2024
The season is improving in the new year, much colder with coastal region storms being all snow, starting with up to 2 feet in the Sierra during the first week of January. During the second week a massive series of storms hit the Northwest, Utah and Colorado. In some of the hardest hit areas terrain … Continue reading 2023-24 Ski Season Progress Report as of January 16, 2023
