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North America Ski Resorts That Receive the Most Snow
It’s no secret that powder days are considered the “holy grail” of skiing. Many skiers are chomping at the bit for powder days once the first ..
We can all use weather models to find snow
Weather forecasters often talk about the computer models they use to help predict snow, but are they just for th..
What does a perfect snowflake look like?
Not all powder is created equal. Some is thick, heavy and “surfy”. Some is light, fluffy, and produces blinding ..
Does elevation affect temperature? It sure does
Does elevation affect temperature? The answer is yes. But meteorology, like other sciences, isn’t quite th..
How do weather models work?
Weather forecasters often talk about the computer models they use to help predict the weather. But what are thes..
Can it snow when temps are above freezing?
If you’ve ever been on a chairlift when warmer temperatures call for rain but instead noticed snowflakes s..
Opinion: How green can skiing be? Take the train
Skiing, snowboarding, snowsports in general: can they ever really be synonymous with green living? What does gre..
How the mountains of Colorado make natural snow
Did you ever wonder why Colorado snow can often be fluffy, light and so much fun to ski or ride? Well, here̵..
How the mountains of California make natural snow
Here’s a meteorological fact of life you Californians can use to show off in pares-ski conversations. Ther..