Expert tips: Why Skiing on Powder is Better
When it comes to putting a fine point to it, there are really two kinds of skiing surfaces, hard and powder, a..
Snow science: How mountains make snow
It’s bound to happen at some point this season. After a long day of skiing a few inches of powder at you..
Here comes La Niña: This winter may pack big snows
It’s time to talk about the weather and those twin weather-makers that make a difference in whether we&#..
Storm chasing: How to line up the perfect snowstorm
You watch it move from the upper left corner of the weather map—that beautiful blue magenta blob—and your ..
What’s a SNOTEL site and why does it matter?
SNOTEL sites are the unsung heroes of weather stations for skiers and snowboarders in the western United State..
Jackson Hole Snow 101; know weather patterns like a local
Want to feel like a Jackson local? Check out our overview about Jackson Hole’s geography and weather pattern..
Does wind affect snow? You bet it does and it’s good and bad
While wind may not be the best friend of a cold skier who’s duking out an internal battle between the de..
Olympic skiers and snowboarders are competing on 100% fake snow – the science of how it’s made and how it affects performance
Peter Veals, University of Utah The winter Olympics conjure up images of snowy mountain ranges, frozen ice rin..
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 ..
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 bli..
Does elevation affect temperature? It sure does
Does elevation affect temperature? The answer is yes. But meteorology, like other sciences, isn’t quite ..
How do weather models work?
Weather forecasters often talk about the computer models they use to help predict the weather. But what are th..