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

Why did Colorado and Utah struggle for snow while the Northeast and the Alps saw massive storm cycles?In this episode of Where to Ski, we break down one of the strangest ski winters in recent memory with two mountain weather experts:OpenSnow meteorologist Alan SmithWePowder forecaster Coen Verrijn StuartWe 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.We cover:Why Colorado and Utah saw a snow droughtHow the Northeast ended up with one of its best winters in yearsWhat drove huge storm cycles in EuropeWhy avalanche conditions were so dangerousWhat skiers should watch heading into next seasonIf you spent this winter chasing snow — or wondering where it went — this episode explains it all.🎧 Listen now for the weather story behind one of the most unusual ski seasons in years.