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 15: Bowling Season - 2/23/2021
1:00 - Interview with Evan Thayer about deep snow in Utah & having respect for ski patrol, 34...
62 min
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Episode 14: Stuck In Interlodge - 2/16/2021
6:30 – Snowfall Reports by Ski Region, 13:30 – Interview with Powder Chaser Steve, 29:00 – Top 10...
61 min
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Episode 13: Polar Vortex, Snow, & Avalanches - ...
2:00 – February Snowfall Bet, 4:20 – 5-Day Snowfall Reports for Each Ski State, 10:30 – Interview...
42 min
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Episode 12: A Snowy U.S. - 2/2/2021
4:00 – Snowfall Report for Each Ski Region, 25:30 – The 1-Week Day Snowfall Forecast for Each Ski...
59 min
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Episode 11: Atmospheric Rivers - 1/24/2021
5:00 – Snowfall Reports for Each Ski Region, 10:00 – Snowfall Forecast for Each Ski Region, 22:00...
67 min
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Episode 10: Is Winter Finally Arriving? - 1/17/21
2:45 – Listener Letter, 5:30 – Snowfall Reports for Each Ski Region, 9:30 – 5-Day Snowfall Foreca...
49 min
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Episode 9: The Polar Vortex - 1/11/2021
3:30 – Snowfall Reports by Ski Region, 10:00 – Where Do We Stand with Snowfall & What’s Happe...
42 min
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Episode 8: Forecast Models Tease - 1/4/2021
1:30 – Snowfall Report for Each Ski Region, 6:00 – Discussion of Snowfall Reporting by Ski Resort...
54 min
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Episode 7: Pacific Northwest Pounding - 12/29/2020
3:00 – Burning Underwear, 4:00 – Snowfall Reports for Each Ski Region, 8:00 – 7-Day Snowfall Fore...
62 min
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Episode 6: The Holidays - 12/21/2020
5:30 – Snowfall Reports from Around the Country, 10:00 – 7-Day Snowfall Forecast for Each U.S. Sk...
52 min
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Episode 5: Snow Returns to the West - 12/14/2020
01:30 - CA Lockdowns, 11:00 - Conditions, 13:30 - 7 Day Forecasts, 32:00 - Long-Range Forecasts, ...
50 min
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Episode 4: Nor' Easter - 12/7/2020
53 min
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Episode 3: Monster Ridge - 11/30/2020
60 min
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Episode 2: Ski Resorts Start to Open - 11/23/2020
38 min
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Episode 1: Introduction to The Flakes Podcast -...
53 min