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Warm Autumn Frustrates Western Skiers

Alta, UT – On what should have been Alta Ski Area’s opening weekend on Saturday, a handful of skiers burned wooden skis in a sacrificial offering to the Norse god of winter, while skiers and riders hit a homemade kicker built on a strip of man-made snow above the resort’s Wildcat base. They were all celebrating Ullr’s overdue return … Continue reading Warm Autumn Frustrates Western Skiers

Accuweather Predicts Cold, Snowy Winter in the Northeast

State College, PA – Skiers and snowboarders frustrated by last winter’s record-setting warm and dry conditions in the Northeast and Midwest will likely rejoice, after hearing Accuweather’s forecast for the winter ahead. Meanwhile, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has downgraded the strength of the La Niña event predicted for this winter. In an

Ski Season in Washington Begins This Week

Bellingham, WA – A predicted cold and moist weather pattern has at least one ski area in Washington State planning to open this week, with others to possibly follow. After picking up 15 inches of new snow over the weekend and with possibly another foot or two in the forecast, Mt. Baker, east of Bellingham, … Continue reading Ski Season in Washington Begins This Week

Snowstorm Preps Utah Ski Resorts for Season Openings

Salt Lake City, UT – Yesterday was an exciting day for Utah’s ski industry, thanks to a storm that ended this morning after over-delivering on forecasts. Over the last 48 hours, Alta picked up 19 inches, Snowbird recorded 17 inches and Eagle Point in Southern Utah reported 14 inches. Earlier forecasts had topped out at five to 10 … Continue reading Snowstorm Preps Utah Ski Resorts for Season Openings