🎿✨ The Flakes Podcast – 2025‑26 FinaleJoin Evan, Mike, and Brian as they wrap up one the wildest (and maybe not in the best way) ski season! From a record‑breaking March heat‑wave that turned “powder day” into a “snow‑and‑shine” surprise, to the promise of potentially significant April snowfall in the Sierra, the trio wrap up the season. They reminisce on the different heart warming moments they've had doing the podcast over the last 6 years. Some of which included : A serene wave accompanied podcast between Mike and Evan on the north shore of Oahu, the many fond “snow parties,” and a sponsorships that featured sampling various whiskeys and wines! They dive into the season’s snow‑stats—British Columbia’s top‑ten dominance, a wet‑and‑dense snow in Utah, and even the “worst March” that forced early resort closures. They touch on the human element and hear why AI can’t replace the human touch of an actual forecaster writing daily snows on OpenSnow. It might have not been the best season out West, but, yes, more snow is coming next season! Grab a playlist, hit play, and let the Flakes keep you skiing… even in the middle of summer! 🌞❄️🎧 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder what the snow‑forecasting world looks like on an April Fool’s Day? In this episode, BA, Evan, and Mike keep the laughs rolling as they dive into the wildest winter ever—think warmest March, least snow, and the most chaotic forecasts that even left the models playing hide‑and‑seek. They brag about slashing snowpack to zero before April 1st and comment on how many ski areas across the West had their warmest March—and if it had happened in April, it’d still be record‑breaking! The trio playfully bicker over “why the heck did the models jump from 5 inches to 1 inch and back again” while giving listeners a tour of current snowfall from Tahoe to Utah, and even a sneak peek at the new Open Snow precipitation maps that just dropped. Mike keeps the forecasts real with a friendly reminder to always double‑check resort closings. They wrap up with a tongue‑in‑cheek “maybe we’ll be back next year?” tease, leaving fans with a sense that the season may be over, but the stories and jokes—just like the snow—are hopefully still here to stay. If you love goofy banter, up‑to‑date snow updates, and a peek behind the podcast curtain, this episode is the perfect addition to your Spotify queue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is punctuated by the fact that there's almost no snow falling in the next 5 days and with the exception of the Northeast there's no snow that fell in the last 5 days. The West remains hot and dry except for Northern Washington, which has had lots of rain and some snow. Your hosts, BA, Mike, and Evan shed some light on the fact that a pattern change is coming next week! There are several storms possible for the Sierra and they should move through into the Rockies later in the week. The question... how much snow and is it too little to late? The models still have some things to work out... They round out the show with a discussion of snowmaking, some Tahoe statistics, and a few anecdotes to keep the Winter vibe alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike is on the road for work again, so BA and Evan try to keep the winter vibe alive even while the March heat wave turns Tahoe into a giant snow‑melting pot and Utah’s snowpack is in a “I’m not even sure what’s left” mood. They chuckle about chasing the last snowstorms like it’s a game of hide‑and‑seek, explain why the Tahoe snowpack is melting in record fashion, and feature some real changes in the top‑ten list. Between a patchy snowfall report that stretches from Washington to Michigan, the looming threat of resorts closing before the weekend, and a wild forecast that might bring a sliver of April powder, the hosts keep the conversation light‑hearted, reassuring listeners that there’s still a chance—however slim—for that perfect powder day before the seasons flip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a little medical mayhem for both Bryan and Evan over the last week, the hosts shift gears to the real scoop: the Pacific Northwest is getting dumped on with feet of snow! Idaho and Montana’s powder totals will be climbing but the rest of the West will be in a continued snow drought. The Great Lakes region continues to get in on the action as well with feet of snow forecasted as well. Evan gets into the top‑ten leaderboard that’s got Mount Baker, Revelstoke, and the surprisingly snow‑heavy Upper Peninsula in the mix with Mt. Bohemia. Will the West see more snow after the big Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies storms this week? Definitely not next week since a big heat wave is coming that will melt lots of snow in the Rockies, California, and the Southwest. But the end of the month promises a change in the pattern especially for the West, and hopefully it's not too little too late... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While it's been snowing in Utah, Evan has had to juggle dad duties instead of hitting the slopes. Bryan and co‑hosts Mike and Evan riff on the stark contrast between Utah’s heavy, dense snow and the near‑blank slate on the rest of the West and East, noting that only a handful of resorts reported more than a foot in the last five days. The trio then dig into this year’s anomalously warm, “dry‑but‑water‑rich” season—Utah’s snow density hitting a record‑high 12.5 % and the iconic 115‑inch storm that disappeared in a week after a brief rainstorm and warm temps. They touch on the top‑ten snow totals (Revelstoke tops the list), the Pacific Northwest’s snowscape of “no base, no terrain,” and brief forecasts for the next five days, highlighting the possibility of a late‑March resurgence in the Northeast and Rockies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Mike in the field, your hosts Bryan and Evan reflect on a recent “snow‑party” and back‑to‑back powder days. Bryan notes that Tahoe, compared to anywhere in the West, has had a relatively strong season – Sugar Bowl topping the Sierra with 290 in (about 94 % of the average for the date) with the record‑breaking 5‑day storm that produced 111 in of snow, the third‑largest on record at the Snow Lab and tied with the 1982 Alpine Meadows avalanche tragedy. Big East Coast/New England snow totals were recorded over the last 5 days, as one of the biggest blizzards to hit New England just wrapped up. In some places, like Rhode Island, it was the biggest setting all-time records! They review the top‑ten seasonal totals, dominated by British Columbia but with Sugar Bowl and Palisades breaking into the list, while Utah and most of the West lag behind. But the next five days bring little snow to the lower 48, with the West and Rockies still hoping for a late‑season surge in March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this “Snow Party” episode, the hosts—Brian, Evan, and Mike—lay out a packed winter schedule, share their personal fatigue, and recap the recent avalanche tragedy in the Tahoe area. The group reports on the most extensive blizzard‑blasting and 4‑foot fresh powder on the Sierra that’s come in the last few days, and they look ahead to an atmospheric river that may drop 2–3 ft of wet snow before March’s first dry spell. All across the West, snow has fallen and will continue to fall over the next 5 - 7 days. Even the Great Lakes and East Coast join in on the action over the next 5 days, as their previous 5-day period was on the drier side. During the long‑range discussion, they describe how the MJO (Madden–Julian Oscillation) has delivered the winter’s most significant West Coast storm cycles, and how it is unlikely to return to the same form in March. Bryan also shares lighter moments: a “beard shaver” in Tahoe as they finally hit the 3‑foot-in‑24‑hr benchmark, and the tradition of shaving off a playoff beard. The show ends with a hopeful sign‑off that this might be the final (but hopefully not) “Snow Party” episode of the season. Song Clip: Ski & Party By Pixie and The Partygrass Boys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After weeks of dry spells and empty powder maps, winter is finally making a comeback out West. This week on The Flakes Podcast, BA, Mike, and Evan break down the first meaningful snowfall in over a month across California and the Northern Rockies — including 2+ feet at Mammoth’s upper elevations and fresh snow across Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. It’s the appetizer… but the main course may be coming next week. The crew dives into what could shape up to be the best 7–10 day stretch of the winter so far, with low snow levels, colder air, and multiple storm waves lining up across the Sierra, Utah, Colorado, and the broader West. Tahoe storm chasers are already circling, powder prescriptions are getting filled, and travel logistics might become part of the forecast. How much snow are we really talking about? Where will the biggest totals land? And could this stretch deliver several powder days in a row? Plus: why the Northeast suddenly goes quiet, how Mammoth keeps winning in southerly flow, and what to watch as the storm track evolves toward late February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Flakes Podcast, the crew stares down one of the most shockingly quiet snowfall periods they can remember — zero U.S. ski areas with double-digit snow in the next five days, and only a handful nationwide over the past week. BA, Mike, and Evan break down just how rare this lull is, why both the West and East are stuck in a mid-winter transition, and how the Great Lakes and southern Appalachians somehow ended up as this week’s snowfall winners. From Tennessee and North Carolina surprise storms to Florida’s falling iguanas, it’s been a strange stretch of winter weather. The good news? There are early signs of a pattern shift ahead. The crew digs into the long-range outlook, colder air moving into the West, and why Valentine’s Day weekend could mark the start of a much-needed comeback — even if trust in the models is at an all-time low. Plus, Evan shares details on OpenSnow’s new model tables, how to read confidence in upcoming storms, and why patience (and coping mechanisms) are essential during a dry spell. Powered by OpenSnow, The Flakes Podcast is your weekly lighthearted discussion of mountain weather — even when the powder map is painfully empty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices