Articles Related To: Weather

Skiing and April...Mother Nature is not done yet!

At this time of the year, most people hang up their skis and grab their bikes. Not so fast, 18" just fell at the Park City resorts and an active pattern continues.

What Spring looks like in Utah

Spring skiing equals Pow skiing in Utah

The Alta Effect Snowstorm

We all know Alta gets a ton of snow. Here is what it looks like on a sleeper powder day.

How To: Ski in Cold Weather

Powderhound Cat took a hike out at Snowbasin, and realized it's a great way to warm up on a cold day!

Alta Lodge brunch and here comes the snow!

Alta Lodge is one of those lodges with the old school feel. Brunch is very popular through the summer and winter gears up for yummy dinners and great skiing. As we speak...the first winter storm is on the doorstep.

Winter Weather Glimpse

After a hot summer, the weather is turning cold quickly. The burning question is what does winter hold? High pressure has held strong, but the pattern is breaking down ... a good sign.

2012-13 Winter Outlook

This Yeti is certainly not in the business of predicting future weather patterns, nor am I an expert on orographic effect, but some meteorologists are predicting above normal snowfall in Utah and Colorado's Rockies and others have thrown their hands in the air. Who's #ReadyforWinter?

Skiing Snowbird / Weather Update!

Storms are headed to Utah, you should head here too...

A first time lesson for adults! Don't be afraid...

Trying to ski or snowboard as an adult can be scary. For kids, there isn't quite the fear. I followed along as Julie took her first lesson at Snowbird and we got some great tips!

Let's Make It Snow

Give us your best snow rituals as we all wish for Powder!

Alta 11-5-11 & Weekly Conditions Report

Gunsight at Alta was in our sights all morning long so we just had to ski it! This blog also kicks off my own personal snow and weekly conditions report.

Millicent Receives a Facelift

Over the years, Mt. Millicent at Brighton Ski Resort has undergone quite the facelift.

Some walk the walk, others blog about it...

Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, apparently this time I blog about my friend Kevin, riding 48 consecutive months.

16" at Brighton Ski Resort w/ more on the way...

Brighton Ski Resort, Powder, Utah, Ride Utah

Brenny and Mom ski The Bird and talking Utah weather

I'm going to cover 2 different topics. A quick synopsis of my background: I am a Meteorologist. I have been in the broadcast industry for nearly 20 years (OK, I'm aging myself) and until recently, worked full time as the main Meteorologist for the Fox affiliate here in Salt Lake. I know do freelance weather for the local NBC affiliate in SLC. I'm telling you this because I'd like to give you a little info on SLC weather and a little mountain Meteorology and why Utah really has "The Greatest Snow on Earth".

Second topic will be one of the best ski days I've ever had! A powder day at Snowbird with a 3 year old staying on the Chickadee lift and watching him have such a great time! A mother/son day of skiing and lunch...doesn't get any better or make me more proud!

This Year I'm Thankful for Powder

Utah skiers and boarders have a lot to be Thankful for this holiday season, like over 3 feet of the Greatest Snow on Earth before Thanksgiving. Some Utah resorts have even already received over 100 inches of snow since the start of the season.

A little bit of weather and a whole lot of little kids!

I'll do a little intro for those that didn't follow my blog last year. My name is Jodi Saeland and I am a Mom first and foremost and a Meteorologist second. A year and a half ago I decided to leave my Broadcasting job for the stay at home Mom job. Wow! Big shout out to all the Moms out there! Hardest, yet most rewarding job there is. I have recently started back to work on a minimal basis as a broadcast Meteorologist once again. So, I will be sharing my weather knowledge of this winter with you all.

The other part of my blog will be the trials of teaching, or continuing to teach, my kids to ski.

Winter is coming...Are you ready?

Winter is coming to Utah. We've already received our first snow and more is surely on the way. Get ready for your winter adventures with SkiUtah.com.

May 24th and still snowing...

Snowbird reports 9 inches of snow in the past 24 hours. Don't let it go to waste; the resort plans to be open for skiing until June 20!

New snow on downhill run

Resorts are closing with lots of snow

Big Storm Heading for Utah

Get the latest on the storm heading for Utah from Brian McInerny with the National Weather Service.

Utah Mountain Forecast Suggests a Fluffy Easter Weekend (Snow is on its way)

Forescasts suggest that Utah's mountains could receive as much as 20 inches of snow by Wednesday night with more snow falling throughout the week.

Talk About Snow

Utah has become known for having good snow

Powder Day Video

January 20th was a great 15 inch powder day. More snow is on the way!

Utah is Going to Get Dumped On!

Here's the forecast we've been waiting for. Straight from Brian McInerny with the National Weather Service.

If you build it...they will come (the storms that is!)

Living in Utah and skiing in Utah...well, we get pretty spoiled. In fact, we get a bit snobby. If there isn't at least 6" of new snow every few days or a week, we feel cheated. When in fact, other parts of the country would be very excited to see even 1/2 the snow we get.

Besides the point, it has been an El Nino year and maybe not quite the winter we'd like to see....until now! During an El Nino year, there is warming of the waters off the coast of South America, trade winds weaken and the warm water pools in the western Pacific. Ok, so..what's my point? We oftentimes will see a ridge or high pressure over the west and storms go around the high. High is associated with sinking air=no storminess. El Nino also will shift the jet streams. This is important because the jet stream acts as a steering wheel for storms. You want that wheel over you, not around you. During an El Nino, we get a split jet. The storms normally go over southern California (like we're seeing the last few days with floods and if you are one that watched the Golden Globes :)) and scrape by southern Utah. Brian Head resort in southern Utah does well. The storms also go through Canada and drop into the Dakotas. (Remember the big Christmas mess?)

Snow Rituals = Snowy Forecasts (Snow is on the way...)

48 inches in 48 hours - Major Winter Storm Hits Utah Ski Resorts in Time for Holiday Season

A major winter storm hit Utah Sunday morning delivering as much as 48 inches of snow in 48 hours to Utah ski and snowboard resorts across the state. With Christmas around the corner, Utah skiers and snowboarders are thrilled by the excellent mountain conditions. More snow is still in the forecast.

Lots of snow all over Utah!

11 Utah Ski Resorts reported over a foot of new snow and it continued to dump all day long. Check out this video from PCMR.

Big Storm For The Weekend

Brian McInerney fills us in the on the next storm to impact Utah. Big totals are expected in the mountains of Northern Utah for Saturday night into Sunday. Watch the slideshow.