OpenSnow.com presents a light-hearted discussion of mountain weather with your hosts (and OpenSnow forecasters) BA, Mike, & Evan! This week The Flakes talk to Powderchaser Steve the Movie Star, they talk about where it has been snow, where it is forecast to snow, and look at why Alta Ski Area always seems to get a lot of snow. 2:30 - Steve the Incognito Movie Star, 9:50 - BA's social media rant, 11:30 - Looking at the current snowfall patterns, 20:00 - Why does Alta get so much snow?, 23:30 - Big snowfall reports, 25:30 - Looking at the week ahead for mountain snow, 28:00 - Powderchaser Steve's Chase Pick of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

OpenSnow.com presents a light-hearted discussion of mountain weather with your hosts (and OpenSnow forecasters) BA, Mike, & Evan! This week The Flakes talk to Powderchaser Steve the Movie Star, they talk about where it has been snow, where it is forecast to snow, and look at why Alta Ski Area always seems to get a lot of snow. 2:30 - Steve the Incognito Movie Star, 9:50 - BA's social media rant, 11:30 - Looking at the current snowfall patterns, 20:00 - Why does Alta get so much snow?, 23:30 - Big snowfall reports, 25:30 - Looking at the week ahead for mountain snow, 28:00 - Powderchaser Steve's Chase Pick of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenSnow.com presents a light-hearted discussion of mountain weather with your hosts (and OpenSnow forecasters) BA, Mike, &amp; Evan! This week The Flakes talk to Powderchaser Steve the Movie Star, they talk about where it has been snow, where it is forecast to snow, and look at why Alta Ski Area always seems to get a lot of snow. 2:30 - Steve the Incognito Movie Star, 9:50 - BA's social media rant, 11:30 - Looking at the current snowfall patterns, 20:00 - Why does Alta get so much snow?, 23:30 - Big snowfall reports, 25:30 - Looking at the week ahead for mountain snow, 28:00 - Powderchaser Steve's Chase Pick of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Episode 73: Why Does It Snow So Much at Alta? - 12/4/2023

The Flakes is where skiers, snowboarders, and unapologetic winter addicts get their weekly dose of storm stoke, forecast therapy, and actual useful intel about where to chase snow.

Hosted by three OpenSnow meteorologists who wake up at ridiculous hours to watch weather models wobble, we break down what’s coming, what fizzled, and which mountains are about to make your season. Expect honest insights, a little forecasting chaos, and plenty of laughter about the emotional roller coaster that is winter.

From powder days to “white ribbons of death,” from La Niña surprises to fantasy-range heartbreak, we’re here every Wednesday to guide you through the storms—planned, missed, or completely made up by the long-range models.

If you ride lifts, tour the backcountry, obsess over gear, or simply love brands that keep you warm, dry, and less smelly on chairlifts… welcome to The Flakes. This is your winter tribe.

Perfect for listeners and sponsors who live the mountain lifestyle.

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The Flakes is where skiers, snowboarders, and unapologetic winter addicts get their weekly dose of storm stoke, forecast therapy, and actual useful intel about where to chase snow. Hosted by three OpenSnow meteorologists who wake up at ridiculous hours to watch weather models wobble, we break down what’s coming, what fizzled, and which mountains are about to make your season. Expect honest insights, a little forecasting chaos, and plenty of laughter about the emotional roller coaster that is winter. From powder days to “white ribbons of death,” from La Niña surprises to fantasy-range heartbreak, we’re here every Wednesday to guide you through the storms—planned, missed, or completely made up by the long-range models. If you ride lifts, tour the backcountry, obsess over gear, or simply love brands that keep you warm, dry, and less smelly on chairlifts… welcome to The Flakes. This is your winter tribe. Perfect for listeners and sponsors who live the mountain lifestyle.

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