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Yosemite Ski Area Opening Delayed, but 50+ Inches of Snow Is In the Forecast

19-12-2025 20:53 via powder.com

Yosemite National Park's ski area, Badger Pass, is in for a heck of a week!
Like many other parts of northern California, Badger Pass has seen a slow start to the 2025/26 winter season. Originally, the ski area planned to open fon December 13, however that opening day was pushed back to the 19th, and subsequently the 26th, due to lack of snow. On December 10, the date was pushed back again to January 2, 2026, but with the update that ski patrol training was underway in anticipation of opening da

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UDOT Is Finally Doing Something About Little Cottonwood Canyon's Ski Traffic

19-12-2025 20:42 via powder.com

It's no secret that ski traffic in Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon has gotten a bit out of hand in the last few years.
The never-ending line of cars winding up the canyon has earned the nickname the 'Red Snake' and has become a pain point for Wasatch skiers. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has proposed a number of solutions to the Red Snake, with varying degrees of support from the community.
On December 17, 2025, UDOT announced a new plan to improve travel and reduce traffic in Lit

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Black Mountain, an Affordable Hidden Gem, Shows Off New Ski Trail Map

19-12-2025 20:22 via powder.com

New year, new me. Black Mountain, a small ski area in Maine, is showing off a new trail map created by volunteers who poured “countless hours” into the project. In a social media post, the ski area thanked Nicole Carey for her mapping skills, alongside fellow contributors Keith Killian, Jeff Marcoux, and Lee McKay. See the updated map below.The 2026 POWDER Photo Annual is here! Look for a print copy on a newsstand near you, or click here to have a copy shipped directly

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Is the Ski Season Saved? Massive Snowfall Inbound for California and More

19-12-2025 20:13 via powder.com

A wet, active pattern is expected to continue through December 27, 2025, but snow is eventually expected to fall at ski resorts across California, Utah, the Northern Rockies, and the peaks of the Pacific Northwest.
The weekend, December 20-21, 2025, starts with relatively warm storms in California and Utah, producing deep but denser snow at times, while Whistler in British Columbia stays cold enough for consistently higher-quality turns.
By Wednesday into Friday of next week, the Sierra will fli

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Crystal Mountain Is Finally Opening, but Parking Reservations Are Going Fast

19-12-2025 17:42 via powder.com

After a memorably messy introduction to winter—featuring pouring rain and damaged highways—Crystal Mountain, Washington, is making a comeback, perhaps faster than anyone expected.Thanks to colder temperatures and new snow, the ski resort popular among Seattle area skiers has confirmed a new opening date, with a caveat: Crystal Mountain has capped the number of parking reservations available, and they’re required seven days a week. Given the pent-up demand, the allotted par

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