In this week's episode of The Flakes Podcast, BA, Mike, and Evan joke about retirement life before digging into the top snow reports from the past week, the upcoming snow forecast, and what the long-range teleconnections are hinting at for the Western US in late January.

The Flakes Podcast is sponsored by Arc'teryx. The Arc'teryx Backcountry Academy is coming to Mammoth Lake, California this 2025. Arc’teryx invites you to gather in a space where education and community intertwine, all while celebrating the incredible backcountry terrain Mammoth Lakes has to offer. Join Arc’teryx as they venture deeper into the heart of the backcountry, with athlete-led clinics, après ski, and evening programming from March 7-9, 2025. Check out all the clinic offerings and secure your spot at mammoth.arcteryxacademy.com

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