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“Super” El Niño? What it could mean for PNW snow in 2026-27
Watch the replay of Larry Schick’s September 23 Zoom event. He looks beyond the “Super El Niño” headlines to explain what a very strong El Niño could mean for Northwest snow in winter 2026–27, then answers your questions.
Sep 18


El Niño 2026–27: What It Could Mean for PNW Snow with Larry Schick
El Niño is charging into the tropical Pacific. Larry Schick explains what it could mean for PNW snowfall—and why this winter may hold surprises.
Sep 15


Check out the snow in Portillo!
Fresh snow in Portillo, a Powder Poobah preseason party at Stoke Mountain, and Women’s Outdoor Connection at REI Seattle. October is looking good!
Aug 27


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
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