Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth

Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth

“Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth is the ultimate meteorological guide for powder hounds, snow geeks, and weather enthusiasts.”

 

Published by Utah State University Press, an imprint of University Press of Colorado
By Jim Steenburgh
ISBN: 978-0-87421-950-0 (Paperback)
ISBN: 978-0-87421-951-7 (eBook)
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Jim Steenburgh is professor of atmospheric science at the University of Utah. An avid backcountry and resort skier and creator of the popular blog Wasatch Weather Weenies, he is a leading authority on mountain weather and snowstorms and led the award-winning numerical weather prediction team for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. His research on snow, winter storms, and forecasting has been featured by The Weather Channel, New York Times, USA Today, and Salt Lake Tribune.

Utah has long claimed to have the greatest snow on Earth—the state itself has even trademarked the phrase. In Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth, Jim Steenburgh investigates Wasatch weather, exposing the myths, explaining the reality, and revealing how and why Utah’s powder lives up to its reputation. Steenburgh also examines ski and snowboard regions beyond Utah, making this book a meteorological guide to mountain weather and snow climates around the world.

Chapters explore mountain weather, avalanches and snow safety, historical accounts of weather events and snow conditions, and the basics of climate and weather forecasting. Steenburgh explains what creates the best snow for skiing and snowboarding in accurate and accessible language and illustrates his points with 150 color photographs, making Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth a helpful tool for planning vacations and staying safe during mountain adventures.

Snowriders, weather enthusiasts, meteorologists, students of snow science, and anyone who dreams of deep powder and bluebird skies will want to get their gloves on Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth.

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See Also:

  • Be sure to check-in at Professor Powder’s Wasatch Weather Weenies for the latest on weather phenomena along the Wasatch Front.
  • Video: Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth – Jim Steenburgh, Sep 12, 2014. Ski Utah.
    In this installment of Powder People, we talk with Jim Steenburgh author of Secrets of The Greatest Snow on Earth ®. Jim tells us what makes Utah skiing and snow so great.

  • U to You: Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth, Streamed live on Oct 28, 2021. University of Utah, Utah Alumni.

    Utah has long claimed to have the Greatest Snow on Earth, but what is the scientific reality? In this talk, University of Utah Professor of Atmospheric Sciences Jim Steenburgh explores the origins of the Greatest Snow on Earth phrase, identifies the key ingredients for great powder skiing, and determines if Utah’s powder lives up to its reputation. He describes the patterns that produce the biggest dumps at your favorite resorts, reveals the secrets to finding great snow elsewhere in the world, and examines historical and contemporary issues related to avalanches in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Finally, he examines the future of snow and skiing in Utah as the world warms during the 21st century.

    Jim Steenburgh is a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Utah. An avid backcountry and resort skier and creator of the popular blog Wasatch Weather Weenies, he is a leading a leading authority on mountain weather and snowstorms. He led the award-winning numerical weather prediction team for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. His research on snow, winter storms, and forecasting has been featured by The Weather Channel, New York Times, USA Today, and Salt Lake Tribune.