Farmers’ Almanac Winter 2025-26 Forecast: Cold and Snowy Winter Ahead. But Where? This winter 2025-26 forecast first appeared on Farmers’ Almanac. Every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac has provided an extended weather forecast that helps people plan ahead, and it just dropped its highly anticipated winter 2025-26 forecast. Check out what winter has in store for you next season in the forecast below. Related: [UPDATED: July 18] NOAA Winter 2025-26 Outlook: […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 11, 2025 0 Comments
Arctic Circle, Finland, Sizzles in Historic Heatwave, Leaving Reindeer Struggling and Santa Sweating A record-breaking 22-day heatwave scorched northern Finland this summer, delivering a sweltering blow to the Arctic Circle—an area usually defined by its chill. The Finnish Meteorological Institute confirms this is the longest stretch of temperatures soaring above 30°C (86°F) since records began in 1961—far surpassing the previous high of 13 consecutive days in 1972. In Rovaniemi, the Arctic town famed […] Climate Julia Schneemann | August 11, 2025 0 Comments
The 1st Non-Glacial Northern Hemisphere Resorts Will Open in 50 Days The longest day of the year is behind us, and fall is fast approaching. The days are getting shorter, temperatures will soon start to drop, and thoughts of face shots and powder days are on the horizon. Winter is coming. Related: Farmers’ Almanac Winter 2025-26 Forecast: Cold and Snowy Winter Ahead. But Where? In Finland, Levi, the nation’s largest ski […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 11, 2025 0 Comments
Farmers’ Almanac Winter 2025-26 Canada Forecast: Deep Freezes, Frequent Snowfalls, and Powerful Storms This winter 2025-26 Canada forecast first appeared on Farmers’ Almanac. Hot on the heels of its highly anticipated U.S. winter forecast, The Farmers’ Almanac has also released its winter 2025-26 forecast for Canada. The forecast predicts a dynamic winter season for 2025-26. Related: Farmers’ Almanac Winter 2025-26 Forecast: Cold and Snowy Winter Ahead…. But Where? Related: [UPDATED: July 18] NOAA […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 11, 2025 0 Comments
Sölden, Austria, Shares Exciting Resort Upgrades Ahead of 2025-26 Winter Season Sölden, one of Austria’s premier ski destinations and the long-standing host of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season opener, is gearing up for a major lift infrastructure upgrade. Two of its well-known chairlifts, Silberbrünnl and Einzeiger, will be both replaced with state-of-the-art 8-seater chairlifts by leading lift manufacturer Doppelmayr in time for the 2025-26 winter season, promising faster, more comfortable […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 11, 2025 0 Comments
What is the Most Dangerous Sport in the Mountains? It is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, and not a day goes by without reports of a death in the mountains. In fact, more people die in the mountains of Europe and North America during summer than in winter. Hiking alone accounts for more fatalities than skiing or snowboarding. Percentages vary by country, but in Switzerland and Austria, 37–38% of […] Brains Julia Schneemann | August 10, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Direct Weather Preliminary Winter 2025-26 Forecast: Where Will it be Cold and Snowy? Winter 2025-26 Snow & Ski Forecast Summary The preliminary winter 2025-26 forecast points to a cold and snowy winter across much of the central and eastern U.S., while warmer, drier conditions are expected in the West—especially the Southwest and southern Rockies. Related: [UPDATED: July 18] NOAA Winter 2025-26 Outlook: Long-Lead Seasonal Outlook Gives Sneak Peek of Next Winter Related: Winter […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 10, 2025 2 Comments
Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are the Southern Hemisphere’s Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the Next 10 Days Forecast for August 11 – 20, 2025 It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, these resorts will receive the most snow over the next week and beyond. The forecast comes from OpenSnow’s […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 10, 2025 0 Comments
Maritime, Transistional, or Continental: Snowpack Climates, Explained In the world of snowsports, we hear the words snow climates tossed around quite a bit. But what do they mean? In this article, I’ll break down each of the three major snow climates in North America. Maritime Temperature: Maritime climates are typically the warmest of the three climates. This is due to these regions’ proximity to the ocean–evaporative cooling keeps temperatures […] Brains Clay Malott | August 10, 2025 3 Comments
Multi-Mountain Colorado Pass for Kids Expands to Cover All Elementary School Students Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) has announced a major expansion of its popular Ski Passport program for the 2025–26 winter season. For the first time, the pass will be available to all elementary-aged children, adding kindergarten through second grade to the program’s long-running offering for third through sixth grade. You don’t even have to live in Colorado. Any student in […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 9, 2025 0 Comments
Top 7 Ski Terrain Park Tricks for Beginners At first glance, terrain parks are complex. Some resorts take them to the extreme, like Mammoth Unbound. For many people, it takes years of training to even ride these setups. At a high level, the park can be split into two categories, like a slopestyle X Games run, Jumps, and Rails. They are quite different, but it’s always a good […] Brains Brett Ploss | August 9, 2025 0 Comments
Why Are Snow Forecasts So Inaccurate? You go to bed, a smile on your face. The forecasts are calling for 10 inches this weekend. You fall asleep thinking about catching the first chair of the day, and the silky turns through knee-deep snow that will follow. Related: The Ski Area Snow Report: Fact or Fiction? However, upon waking up on Saturday, you check the resort website to […] Brains Clay Malott | August 9, 2025 0 Comments
Lake Placid, NY, Loses December FIS Ski Jumping World Cup as Event Moves to Germany One of this Adirondack village’s marquee winter sports events will be missing from the calendar this year. The FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, slated for December 13–14 at the Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex, has been canceled and relocated to Klingenthal, Germany, after inspections revealed structural issues with the HS128 Large Hill’s observation deck. Related: Lake Placid to Host FIS […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 8, 2025 1 Comment
Top 7 Sunniest Ski Resorts in America As much as the skier community craves deep, jaw-dropping powder days, it’s hard to deny the pure joy of bluebird days. There are few feelings that match cresting the top of a ski lift on a gorgeous blue sky day and seeing mountainous views surrounding you. Although, skiing down the run in that same setting may top it. That’s why […] Brains Riley McDonald | August 8, 2025 2 Comments
Meth, Skis, Soviets, and Surviving the Arctic: The Story of Aimo Koivunen As history would have it, Finland used an unconventional strategy in World War II. They started neutral, joined forces with the German Axis powers, and ultimately sided with US Allied powers. But their strategy is nowhere near as unusual as the approach one Finnish soldier took to stay alive when facing death on the battlefield. Related: 54 Days of Survival in […] Brains Nick DeRiso | August 8, 2025 1 Comment
7 of the Most Remote Ski Areas in the World Who doesn’t dream of epic lines, deep powder, and fewer crowds? With skiing becoming more popular, you may have to look further off the beaten path or major interstate. Here are seven unique remote ski areas to add to your bucket list. Lost Trail, Montana Lost Trail Ski Area is located in Sula Montana, just on the border of Montana […] Brains Aunika Skogen | August 8, 2025 3 Comments
Norwegian Ski Racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Returns to Race Training More Than 18 Months After Horrible Crash Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, Norway’s revered alpine racer, has made a hopeful return to on-snow training for the first time since a serious crash and subsequent health complications sidelined him. The fiancé of American ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin shared snaps from his training session at Galdhøpiggen Summer Ski Center in Norway—the highest summer ski area in Scandinavia—sparking excitement among fans and […] Competition Julia Schneemann | August 8, 2025 0 Comments
2 Hikers Rescued from Iconic Climbing Route on 3rd Pillar of Dana, a Notorious Eastern Sierra, CA, Ski Line Two hikers were rescued late Sunday night after becoming stranded while scaling the 3rd Pillar of Dana, a dramatic granite buttress rising above the Eastern Sierra near Lee Vining. The incident occurred on the final pitch of the Regular Route, a classic technical climbing line known for its exposure, complexity, and alpine setting. The Mono County Sheriff’s Office said it […] Climbing Martin Kuprianowicz | August 8, 2025 0 Comments
Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, Announces Anticipated November 14 Opening Date for 2025-26 Season Solitude Mountain Resort is eyeing a November 14 opening day, kicking off a 100-day countdown to the 2025-26 ski season. Despite the sweltering summer heat in the Salt Lake Valley with temperatures currently hovering around 100ºF, the Big Cottonwood Canyon resort is already turning its focus toward early winter. Solitude’s announcement on Wednesday, shared via social media, puts it on […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | August 8, 2025 0 Comments
Low-Altitude French Ski Resort Facing Closure Gets Reprieve One month after a narrow local referendum signaled the end of lift operations at Val d’Allos–Le Seignus, France, municipal and regional leaders have decided the 90-year-old resort will operate for at least one more season. The reprieve, announced on August 1 by the Syndicat Mixte du Seignus d’Allos (SMSA), delays what many see as the inevitable: the winding down of […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 7, 2025 0 Comments
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