Why Was This Ski Winter So Weird? Snow, Storms & Avalanche Risk Explained

<p>Why did <strong>Colorado and Utah struggle for snow</strong> while the <strong>Northeast and the Alps saw massive storm cycles</strong>?</p><p>In this episode of <em>Where to Ski</em>, we break down one of the strangest ski winters in recent memory with two mountain weather experts:</p><ul><li><strong>OpenSnow</strong> meteorologist <strong>Alan Smith</strong></li><li><strong>WePowder</strong> forecaster <strong>Coen Verrijn Stuart</strong></li></ul><p>We dive into the weather patterns that shaped the season, including persistent high-pressure ridges over the western U.S., huge snowfall events in the Alps, and why avalanche danger stayed elevated for weeks.</p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li>Why Colorado and Utah saw a snow drought</li><li>How the Northeast ended up with one of its best winters in years</li><li>What drove huge storm cycles in Europe</li><li>Why avalanche conditions were so dangerous</li><li>What skiers should watch heading into next season</li></ul><p>If you spent this winter chasing snow — or wondering where it went — this episode explains it all.</p><p>🎧 Listen now for the weather story behind one of the most unusual ski seasons in years.</p>