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A strong El Niño? Larry weighs in plus 10' snow at Portillo
Hello skiers and snowboarders, El Niño Update. Hope you are staying cool during this heat wave. Like many of you I have fans, but no A/C. I can only dream of a chilly snowy day to keep my cool – but I can also watch it snow on live cams in Chile. Ski Portillo Webcam link El Niño continues to evolve and all indications are it might be one of the strongest on record by fall. Recall that El Niño is an unusual shift in warm ocean water along the tropical Pacific, which happen
Jul 20


The Powder Poobah store is open
The Powder Poobah Store is now open! Shop our hat, beanie, long-sleeve shirt and patch, and enjoy free U.S. shipping through June 30 with code JUNEFREE.
Jun 4


Apr 26- Last chance—$500 giveaway ends tonight + season recap
Last chance to enter the $500 giveaway—survey ends tonight. Plus, catch the season recap and what’s ahead.
Apr 26


What happened this winter? PNW 2025–26 recap + what’s ahead.
What went wrong this winter? Warmer temps, bad timing, and a La Niña that didn’t deliver. Here’s what it means—and what to watch next.
Apr 22


Apr 20- El Niño next season? Larry live on Zoom April 22
El Niño is forecast for next winter — but what does that actually mean for Northwest skiers? Larry Schick breaks down the season that was, what's coming, and why it's not the snow death sentence you might think.
Apr 20


April 19 - Sun ahead + where to ski in the PNW
Spring in the PNW. A midweek refresh, then sunshine returns. Here’s where to ski now—plus Emma’s picks.
Apr 19


April 17—Sunny spring conditions + who’s still open
Sunny spring skiing this weekend across the PNW. See who’s still open + join our April 22 Zoom.
Apr 17


Win a $500 Sturtevant’s gift card + more
Take a quick Powder Poobah survey and you’re entered to win a $500 Sturtevant’s gift card + more prizes.
Apr 16


April 12- Still in play → snow midweek, dry Saturday
Not over yet. Snow returns Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by a drier Saturday. See who’s still open and where to get a few more turns.
Apr 12
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