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Lou Lou went missing during the avalanche near Eklutna Lake. Image: Lauren Joy Padawer Two people were caught in an avalanche near Pepper Peak in Alaska’s Chugach State Park on Saturday, October 10. Both were rescued and are in stable condition, although one suffered serious injuries. A dog that was with them remains missing, according…

A wide variety of craft beers from Girdwood Brewing Company. | Photo Credit: Girdwood Brewing Company. Beer and skiing go together like bacon and eggs; for some reason it’s hard to imagine one without the other. While we encourage enjoyers of the frosty beverage to indulge after their day on the slopes, we are aware…

The weather in Glacier National Park can often change quickly, but this incoming storm came with plenty of notice. | Image: NPS The extraordinary Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, Montana, is temporarily closed due to incoming weather and colder temperatures in the coming days. On Friday, October 9, around 7 p.m., the National Park…

Credit: ECMWF Utah’s snow forecast favors a rain-first storm turning colder Monday through Wednesday, with the Cottonwoods positioned for the largest accumulations. Dense initial snow should give way to better-quality mountain snow as temperatures fall and winds ease, followed by lingering showers Thursday. All nine resorts covered here are currently closed for skiing, making this…

Who’s dreaming of a white Christmas? | Photo: Pixabay Every December, many Americans wonder the same thing: will it be a white Christmas? The map below from the National Weather Service answers the question of how likely it will be to have a white Christmas with data, showing the historic odds of having more than…

Credit: ECMWF South America’s snow forecast favors another central Andes refresh, with colder snow following a denser weekend phase. The episode highlighted Thursday is reloading after Friday’s lull, and precipitation is already underway at Portillo. Valle Nevado, El Colorado, and La Parva lead the remaining accumulation outlook, with the strongest renewed snowfall favored Monday into…

New Zealand’s Mt. Hutt recently announced $12 million in improvements at the resort’s base area. | Credit: Mt Hutt New Zealand’s Mt. Hutt will look a little bit different next season.  The resort recently announced $12 million in upgrades at the resort’s base area, significantly improving and expanding its facilities for guests and staff. The…

Lone Peaks, Big couloir. | Image: Big Sky Readers of Condé Nast Traveler Magazine have rated their 30 favorite ski resorts in the United States. The data reveals significant movement across the American ski landscape. Montana has asserted dominance over the rankings with Big Sky Resort capturing the No. 1 spot. The ranking reflects the…

Palmer Snowfield webcam image, September 22, 2023. The Palmer Snowfield above Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, Oregon, has all but vanished this fall. Satellite imagery shows its lower half bare weeks earlier than last year. Related: This is How Current Glacier Health and the Future of Year-Round Skiing in the Oregon Cascades Looks On October…

Eisbär is part of Austrian winterspors identity. | Image: Eisbär Austrian ski apparel brand Eisbär is moving production to China and Poland, cutting 14 of its 50 jobs and closing its existing site in Feldkirchen an der Donau, Upper Austria, by the end of 2026, according to Austrian news. Eisbär, whose name means “polar bear”…