Stormy weather, new snow- plus El Nino update

Hello skiers and snowboarders Fall is coming quickly in the Northwest. Storms are becoming stronger and more frequent. Next week, looks like a robust start. The typical transition to the active stormy fall season is usually mid to late October, but sometimes it can get going a little earlier. The good news is; I am not seeing any stagnant large blocking high pressure zone for now. Grand Poobah....

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Powder Poobah’s Après Season Photo Contest 2023

Thank you, Powder Alert Fans! That was fun and three winners scored a total of $700 from our sponsors. I've included a few photos and a flip book with all 163 pictures. Click expand in the bottom right to get the expanded view. ....

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Welcome Back Sept 8 2023

Hello skiers and snowboarders, Welcome back to a new season of NW snowfall forecasts and powder skiing. No doubt you’ve heard of the strong El Nino looming in the central Pacific - this season will be full of surprises. After the last three seasons of La Nina producing wonderful snow for the NW, a strong El Nino is growing, as promised last spring. El Nino is not a bust for th....

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Powder Poobah’s Après Season Photo Contest

Powder Poobah’s Après Season Photo Contest Enter by May 21st. Sift through your 2022-23 season photos and submit your best. Inspiration & Ideas Lovable Family, Friends or Your Selfie Mountain Action Shots Your Scenic Mountain Moments Prizes will be awarded randomly to the winners. Win a $250 Sturtevant’s gift card. Win a $250 Woolly Clothing gift card. Win $200....

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APRÈS season message from the GPOP and Photo Contest

Hello Skiers and Snowboarders, I hope you had a good season, and the Powder Alert helped you pick great days. I was lucky to cherry pick many good ski days – hey, that’s what forecasters do. For me, it was either sunny groomers or powder runs all season. What I liked most about this past season was the consistently cool weather providing good snow quality for skiing on and off-pis....

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