The Flakes Podcast

The Flakes is where skiers, snowboarders, and unapologetic winter addicts get their weekly dose of storm stoke, forecast therapy, and actual useful intel about where to chase snow.

Hosted by three OpenSnow meteorologists who wake up at ridiculous hours to watch weather models wobble, we break down what’s coming, what fizzled, and which mountains are about to make your season. Expect honest insights, a little forecasting chaos, and plenty of laughter about the emotional roller coaster that is winter.

From powder days to “white ribbons of death,” from La Niña surprises to fantasy-range heartbreak, we’re here every Wednesday to guide you through the storms—planned, missed, or completely made up by the long-range models.

If you ride lifts, tour the backcountry, obsess over gear, or simply love brands that keep you warm, dry, and less smelly on chairlifts… welcome to The Flakes. This is your winter tribe.

Perfect for listeners and sponsors who live the mountain lifestyle.

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Episode 40: Here Comes March - 3/1/2022
1:40 - 5 Day Powfinder Reports, 8:10 - 5 Day Snowfall Forecasts, 21:40 - Long Range Snowfall Disc...
26 min
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Episode 39: A Cold & Snowy West! - 2/22/2022
2:00 - Mike gets stuck over Donner Pass, 4:30 - 5-day Powfinder Reports, 17:10 - 5-day Snowfall F...
42 min
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Episode 38: OpenSnow Special - Talking Snow wit...
OpenSnow's Utah Forecaster Evan Thayer sits down with Pro Skier & OpenSnow Athlete Caroline G...
52 min
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Episode 37: Pray For Snow - 2/14/2022
3:20 - Talking Snow with The Skiing Rabbi, 16:00 - Live From A Closet in Red Lodge, 19:00 - 5-Day...
44 min
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Episode 36: Enchanting Snow In New Mexico - 2/8...
0:50 - Discussing the 3-foot dump in New Mexico, 12:20 - 5 Day Powfinder Reports, 26:00 - 5 Day P...
50 min
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Episode 35: OpenSnow Special - Talking Snow wit...
In this episode, BA sits down with Pro Skier & OpenSnow Athlete Cody Townsend to chat about s...
53 min
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Episode 34: Big Snow in the (Pre-1803) West - 2...
4:00 - Discussion of the Western Dry Spell, 8:30 - The Winter of Extremes, 13:50 - 5 Day Powfinde...
62 min
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Episode 33: Talking Snow with The Digital Horse...
3:40 - Interview with the Luke Ratto, The Digital Horseman for Ski Utah, 27:40 - 5-Day Snowfall F...
44 min
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Episode 32: Western Winds of Change - 1/17/2022
3:00 – Volcanos & weather, 6:00 – The Nor’Easters, 11:00 – 5-Day Pow Finder report, 28:00 – 5...
44 min
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Episode 31: Skiing The Nobs & Porkies - 1/11/2022
2:30 – Powder Chaser Steve Updates Us On His Adventures, 14:40 – Skiing The Nobs & Porkies, 2...
46 min
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Episode 30: A Trip To Wyoming & The Rockies - 1...
1:50 - 5-Day Pow Finder Report, 4:30 – A Trip to Wyoming with Alan Smith, 19:00 – Utah Powder Rep...
53 min
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Episode 29: Chasing Record Sierra Pow - 12/28/2021
1:30 – Chasing Record Sierra Pow w/ Powderchaser Steve, 22:30 – Impressive CA Snowfall Totals, 45...
62 min
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Episode 28: Holiday Snow Party! - 12/21/2021
0:30 - Snow Party!, 2:45 - 5 Day Powfinder Report, 15:00 - Tahoe Got Buried, 18:00 - 5 Day Powder...
43 min
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Episode 27: Big Snows, Atmospheric Rivers, & Sn...
0:30 - Discussion on Snow Level Forecasting, 8:00 - Discussion on Atmospheric River Events, 19:00...
56 min
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Episode 26: Western Flip to Winter - 12/7/2021
4:50 - 5 Day Snowfall Reports for each ski region, 9:30 - 5 Day Snowfall Forecast for each ski re...
40 min
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Episode 25: OpenSnow Special - Talking Snow w/ ...
OpenSnow Meteorologist Sam Collentine is joined by Pro Skier & OpenSnow Athlete Chris Davenpo...
38 min
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Episode 24: When Will Winter Start in the West?...
3:30 - Our backgrounds, 8:30 - 5-day snowfall reports by state, 15:30 - 5-day snowfall forecast f...
32 min
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Episode 23: Chasing Snow in The Northeast - 11/...
1:00 - Discussion of the conditions in CA & UT. 5:30 - Rundown of Open Ski Resorts around the...
39 min
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Episode 22: Big October Storm & Winter Preview ...
Welcome back! A look at the big October storm headed for the West Coast and a preview of what the...
49 min
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Episode 21: The Sun Sets On The Season - 4/6/2021
3:30 – April 1st Snowpack Numbers Around the West, 18:30 – Snowfall vs Snowpack in the Sierra, 25...
45 min
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Episode 20: Winding Down Winter - 3/30/2021
2:00 – Interview with Lisa Nigon from Homewood Ski Resort & Marina, 35:45 – 5 Day Snowfall Re...
63 min
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Episode 19: Skiing Half Dome! - 3/23/2021
3:00 – Skiing Half Dome, 14:00 – Survey Results, 27:25 – 5 Day Snowfall Report for Each Ski Regio...
67 min
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Episode 18: The Week of The Giants - 3/16/2021
7:30 – Snowfall Reports for Each Ski Region, 20:00 – Top 10 List for Season to Date Snowfall, 30:...
56 min
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Episode 17: What In The Denver? - 3/8/2021
2:00 – 5 Day Snowfall Reports for Each Ski Region, 7:30 – 5 Day Snowfall Forecast for Each Ski Re...
33 min
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Episode 16: The Land of Enchantment - 3/2/2021
6:50 – 5-Day Snowfall Reports for each Ski Region, 21:00 – Interview with Julien Ross, New Mexico...
58 min