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2 weeks ago

Northern Sierra Snow Stats as of January 20, 2023

Records & Statistics Source: For this article, I am using the stats reported by Berkeley's Central Sierra Snow Lab, which is located nor…
3 months ago

Northern Sierra 2022-2023 Winter Analog Forecast

Every season I take a look at the analogs comparing the current and expected conditions for this winter and how that compares to past season…
5 months ago

NOAA’s 2022-2023 Winter Forecast

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) makes long-range forecasts each month.
1 year ago

The Pro’s Gear: Chris Davenport

Pro skier and OpenSnow Athlete Chris Davenport recently joined Blister Review's GEAR:30 Podcast to discuss how he thinks about ski gear and…
1 year ago

NOAA’s 2021-2022 Winter Forecast

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) makes long-range forecasts each month.
1 year ago

20/21 Season Finale - The Flakes Podcast

In the 20/21 Season Finale of The Flakes Podcast, BA and Mike talk about the April 1st snowpack numbers for the Western US (3:00), snowfall…
1 year ago

Notable North America Ski Resort Projected Closing Dates

Below are the projected 2020-2021 closing dates for notable ski resorts across North America.
1 year ago

Utah Ski Resort Projected Closing Dates

Below are the projected 2020-2021 closing dates for ski resorts in Utah.
1 year ago

California & Nevada Ski Resort Projected Closing Dates

Below are the projected 2020-2021 closing dates for ski resorts in California and Nevada.
1 year ago

Colorado Ski Resort Projected Closing Dates

Below are the projected 2020-2021 closing dates for ski resorts in Colorado.
1 year ago

Winding Down Winter - The Flakes Podcast

In this week's episode of The Flakes Podcast, BA and Mike talk with Lisa Nigon from Homewood Ski Resort & Marina (2:00).
1 year ago

Skiing Half Dome - The Flakes Podcast

In this week's episode of The Flakes Podcast, BA and Mike talk about the first ski descent of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park (3:00).