North America Weekly Roundup #245
(Updated 12 June 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for North America's winter sports destinations.
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North America Weekly Roundup #244
(Updated 5 June 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for North America's winter sports destinations.
Over 3,000 Object To Planned Virgin Mary Statue On Ski Slopes
Plans by the operators of Mt. Shasta Ski Park in California to erect a 20 foot tall statue of the Virgin Mary at a key spot on the slopes have not gone down well with all the locals.
North America Weekly Roundup #243
(Updated 29 May 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for North America's winter sports destinations.
US 23-24 Season Snowfall Total 10% Below 10 Year Average
In 23-24 season data, America's National Ski Areas Association reports average snowfall totalled 158” (401cm), 10% below the 10-year average and well below 22-23’s 225” (571cm) average. But business totals were still the 5th best ever.
Arizona Ski Area Opening In June for First Time Ever
The Arizona Snowbowl has announced they’ll be opening in June for the first time in their history.
North America Weekly Roundup #242
(Updated 22 May 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for North America's winter sports destinations.
North America Weekly Roundup #241
(Updated 15 May 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for North America's winter sports destinations.
Only US Summer-Only Ski Area Blames Lack of Snow For Not Opening in 2024
Beartooth Basin ski area, the only summer-only ski area in North America, has said it won’t open in 2024 due to lack of adequate snow cover this year.
May Snowstorm Delivers Over 2 Feet of Californian Snowfall in 24 Hours
A massive May snowfall has delivered over two feet of snowfall in 24 hours to the Lake Tahoe region. Up to a 44" (110cm) of snowfall is now forecast in the Rockies by Wednesday.
North America Weekly Roundup #239
(Updated 1 May 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for North America's winter sports destinations.
Jackson Hole’s First Ever Quad Chairlift Being Upgraded To Fast New Quad
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s (JHMR) first ever quad chairlift, Sublette (or "Subby" to its powder day friends), will be upgraded this summer to a state-of-the-art fast new lift.