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There are almost too many weather models to keep track of. One model that is freely available and covers the world is the American GFS. Here it is showing the temperature and wind speeds at 10,000 feet, which is helpful when forecasting snow in the higher

What Weather Models Should I Use to Find Snow?

Find out which weather models are the best to follow in order to find which ski resorts have the best snow this winter. Full Article

If it is snowing or you’re in a cloud, the air temperature will decrease about 3.3 degrees Fahrenheit for every 1,000 feet gained in elevation. If the air is not saturated and conditions are dry, the temperature will decrease at 5.5 degrees Fahrenheit for

What is the Lapse Rate?

Learn about the lapse rate and how it affects weather patterns over the United States during the ski and snowboard season. Full Article

There are two areas of faster wind speeds in the upper levels of the atmosphere – the polar jet stream and the subtropical jet stream. These exist in both the northern and southern hemisphere.

What is the Jet Stream?

Learn about the jet stream and how it affects weather patterns over ski resorts during the winter months. Full Article

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