The Flakes Podcast

🎿✨ 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