During the first week of February major storms hit California, Utah and the Southwest. Second half of February snowfall was mainly in the northern regions. The first half of March brought at least above average snow to all regions, with western North America collectively reaching 96% of normal by March 16. This implies about 130% … Continue reading 2023-24 Ski Season Progress Report as of March 31, 2024
Second half of January snowfall was just slightly below normal but it was unseasonably warm and the Northwest and British Columbia were hit by rain the last few days of the month. During the first week of February major storms hit California, Utah and the Southwest. Second half of February snowfall was mainly in the … Continue reading 2023-24 Ski Season Progress Report as of March 16, 2024
Second half of January snowfall was just slightly below normal but it was unseasonably warm and the Northwest and British Columbia were hit by rain the last few days of the month. During the first week of February major storms hit California, Utah and the Southwest. Second half of February snowfall was mainly in the … Continue reading 2023-24 Ski Season Progress Report as of February 29, 2024
In some of the hardest hit areas terrain opened gradually due to wind and poor snow stability after the dry early season.Second half of January snowfall was just slightly below normal but it was unseasonably warm and the Northwest and British Columbia were hit by rain the last few days of the month. During the … Continue reading 2023-24 Ski Season Progress Report as of February 15, 2024
The season improved in the new year, much colder with coastal region storms being all snow, starting with up to 2 feet in the Sierra during the first week of January. During the second week a massive series of storms hit the Northwest, Utah and Colorado. In some of the hardest hit areas terrain opened … Continue reading 2023-24 Ski Season Progress Report as of January 31, 2024
The season is improving in the new year, much colder with coastal region storms being all snow, starting with up to 2 feet in the Sierra during the first week of January. During the second week a massive series of storms hit the Northwest, Utah and Colorado. In some of the hardest hit areas terrain … Continue reading 2023-24 Ski Season Progress Report as of January 16, 2023
Western season snowfall through December averaged only 57% of normal, exceeding only the 38% of the infamous 1976-77 season. Many areas were less than half open at New Year’s with bases under 3 feet degraded by holiday traffic. The season is improving in the new year, much colder with coastal region storms being all snow, … Continue reading 2023-24 Ski Season Progress Report as of January 7, 2024
