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 51: Hellacious Cold! - 12/19/2022
OpenSnow.com presents a light-hearted discussion of mountain weather with your hosts (and OpenSno...
42 min
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Episode 50: Episode 50/50 Inch Snow Totals!
OpenSnow.com presents a light-hearted discussion of mountain weather with your hosts (and OpenSno...
39 min
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Episode 49: OpenSnow Special - Talking Snow wit...
In this episode, BA sits down with Pro Freeride Skier & OpenSnow athlete Caite Zeliff to chat...
46 min
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Episode 48: Chasing Snow All Over the West! - 1...
1:30 - Caleb Is Back on the Road!, 5:50 - The Powder Chasers!, 19:40 - 5 Day Snowfall Reports, 30...
44 min
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Episode 47: A Great Start to Winter in the West...
0:45 - The Flakes are Melting, 5:00 - 5 Day Snowfall Reports, 8:30 - 5 Day Snowfall Forecasts, 17...
25 min
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Episode 46: We're Ba-ack! - 11/22/2023
1:10 - Welcome Back!, 3:40 - Caleb's Winter Dream, 10:50 - 5 Day Snowfall Reports, 16:40 - 5 Day ...
29 min
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Episode 45: Bye Bye Frustrating Winter! - 4/5/2022
5:40 - 5 Day Snowfall Reports, 10:05 - 5 Day Snowfall Forecasts, 21:20 - Top Ten Snowfall List, 2...
32 min
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Episode 44: End of Season Boom or Bust? - 3/29/...
8:30 - 5 Day Snowfall Reports, 13:00 - 5 Day Snowfall Forecasts, 27:00 - Long Range Snowfall Disc...
35 min
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Episode 43: Western Heat Wave - 3/22/2022
4:20 - 5 Day Snowfall Reports, 12:45 - 5 Day Snowfall Forecasts, 23:00 - Long Range Snowfall Disc...
38 min
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Episode 42: The Fun Continues in the Pacific NW...
3:45 - 5 Day Snowfall Reports, 23:00 - Weather Weirding in CA, 26:40 - 5 Day Snowfall Forecasts, ...
63 min
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Episode 41: Snow Skips CA & Hits the Rockies - ...
3:30 - 5 Day Powfinder Reports, 15:50 - Top 10 Snowfall List, 21:30 - 5 Day Snowfall Forecasts, 3...
47 min
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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