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April 2- Fresh snow overnight + who’s still open this spring?

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DAILY DOSE OF DAYDREAM

Fernie Alpine Resort, B.C. — view of the Lizard Range. Trip report below.



Hello Skiers and Snowboarders,


Short-Term Forecast

On Friday, you can enjoy some fresh powder of 2 to 4" that fell in many of our ski resorts on Thursday. Over the weekend, there will be some glorious spring conditions. Sunny with afternoon highs close to 60° by Sunday.


Snow and Weather Summary

  • Friday: Sun breaks in the afternoon

  • Saturday: Sunny and mild

  • Sunday: Sunny and warmer


Slopes: Elevation General Guidelines

  • Lower Slopes - Under 4000'

  • Mid-Slopes - 4000 to 5500'

  • Upper-Slopes - Above 5500'

Stampede Pass @ 4,000 ft


Extended Outlook: Mon. April 6 to Wed. April 8

  • Monday will remain sunny and mild.

  • Tuesday and into Wednesday, a trough of low pressure to our north will bring in some colder air.

  • Wednesday, snow levels drop to 4000' with a chance of light snow.

Watch for our next update on Sunday, April 5.



Michael Fagin

Meteorologist


Interior B.C. Resorts

Mild conditions this weekend should make for great spring skiing.

List of Interior B.C. resorts. Read more Updated with closing dates and events



This winter, the Pacific Northwest has had its share (some estimates are 5+) of these. You know the results: high snow levels, heavy rain on most slopes, and passes might get closed due to slides.


Previously, these events were called Pineapple Express, which originated near Hawaii. In fact, some meteorologists in California used to call these Hawaiian Storms, pre 1980. Now, a Pineapple Express is a type of Atmospheric River (AR).


In the mid 1990s, two climate scientists from MIT did some extensive research and wrote a technical paper on ARs. They analyzed 40 to 70 years of climate data and found that many U.S. West Coast areas receive 30 to 60% of their annual precipitation from ARs. On the more technical side, they measured the Integrated Water Vapor Transport (IVT) and Integrated Water Vapor (IWV) to determine the strength. NOAA has a site where you can track this.


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Travel, Safety & Resorts-

Bonus weekend Saturday and Sunday, April 25, 26. $62 Tuesdays. Mountain report

  • Crystal Mountain Hotels. Stay slopeside in one of their three hotels, an easy walk to the gondola. FREE parking and some units are dog-friendly.

  • Silver Mountain Resort.  Operations: April 2-5, April 9-12, April 18-19. (Subject to change).  Check out deals, pass perks, and trail maps. Only an hour from Spokane. Save on lodging.


Health & Wellness-

Gear & Apparel-



Warmth & Essentials-

  • IGNIK Outdoors. New RIPPLES rechargeable hand warmers. Snow sports, hiking, camping, and bike riding. Save 25% code: POWDER25. Propane camp stoves.

Food, Drink & Community-

  • The Hall. Sports Bar, family and dog friendly. Kirkland, Queen Anne and Occidental Hall by Lumen Field. Weekend Brunch in Kirkland, on Sat & Sun. Great food, beer, people and community. Family and dog friendly.

  • Vertical Grind. Easy ordering from Amazon for your Snow-Loving friends. Adventure inspired: First Ascent, Open Road, and Switchback. Shop local.


RESOURCES

➡️ Closing Dates  PNW closing dates + where to keep skiing

➡️ Who has the snow? OpenSnow.com (Sort by forecast and 3-day snowfall)s.


TRIP REPORTS - Read the details. Complete with trail maps, accommodations and notes from the trip. Whitefish + Fernie both delivered! Make your plans for next season.

➡️ Whitefish, Montana On snow: March 8 - 11

➡️ Fernie, B.C. On snow: March 13-14


Looking up at the Lizard Range from the top of Elk quad chair.
Looking up at the Lizard Range from the top of Elk quad chair.

Round trip- Seattle + Whitefish + Fernie, B.C. + back to Seattle
Round trip- Seattle + Whitefish + Fernie, B.C. + back to Seattle

Season's not over yet!

Thanks for reading,


Andrea


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