First Cold Storms of the Season… in January - 1/7/26

January 8
36 mins

Episode Description

A mid-winter Flakes check-in with plenty to unpack ❄️
Bryan, Mike, and Evan recap a busy week of skiing and snowfall — from Evan’s unforgettable heli-skiing trip in interior BC to the Sierra’s multi-foot comeback and fresh snow stacking up across Idaho, Wyoming, and beyond.

They dive into:
• Evan’s early-season heli-ski experience in British Columbia
• Tahoe’s recent surge after a slow start (and why the snow’s been thick)
• Where the biggest snowfall totals landed across the West and Great Lakes
• Why warm storms and high snow levels keep defining this season
• A mid-winter Top 10 snowfall leaderboard
• What the next 5 days look like nationwide — and why the long range still lives in “fantasy” territory

Plus, a clear-eyed look at the evolving late-January pattern, why patience matters right now, and where cautious optimism might be justified.

As always: honest forecasting, zero hype, and a whole lot of map-watching. ❄️

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See all episodes

Never lose your place, on any device

Create a free account to sync, back up, and get personal recommendations.