Before every perfect line comes the weather. Key things to check: 📏 Snow depth – understand base conditions 🌨️ New snow – find areas with the freshest powder 💨 Wind speeds & gusts – for lifts, ridges & backcountry decisions 🧊 Temperature layer – track freeze–thaw cycles 🎥 Webcams – real-time slope and resort views ☁️ Satellite & radar – spot incoming storms before they hit Pro tip: Switch between forecast models for better resolution. Higher resolution = more precise data, especially in the