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snow.news delivers expert insights into snow science, snowpack conditions, and what they mean for water, climate, and winter recreation.

Welcome to snow.news, a free newsletter for readers who want to understand snow—how it works, how it’s changing, and why it matters.

Each week, I distill the latest research, data, and reporting on snow, with a focus on the American West. I offer clear explanations of water issues, climate change, alpine ecosystems, winter recreation, and more.

All of my content is free. I offer a paid tier for readers who want to support my independent journalism.

I’m Mitch Tobin, a science writer, multimedia journalist, and avid skier/snowboarder based in southwest Colorado.

I created this newsletter because snow has shaped some of my life’s most joyful—and harrowing—moments, sometimes on the same day.

My goal is to make snow science accessible and pursue snow journalism that informs, entertains, and sparks curiosity.

Sastrugi—wind-sculpted snow—at Aspen Highlands in March 2017.

Why subscribe to snow.news?

Rather than breathlessly cover the blow-by-blow of every incoming storm, snow.news steps back to focus on the big picture: seasonal patterns, long-term trends, climate change impacts, and snow’s critical role in sustaining—and sometimes confounding—modern life.

When you subscribe to snow.news, you’ll get:

· Original reporting on the latest snow science and the state of the snowpack

· Explanatory journalism that makes complex snow topics accessible and engaging

· Interviews with leading scientists and other snow experts

· Photos and videos capturing the beauty of snow and the joy of winter sports

· Data visualizations that illuminate weather, climate, and snowpack trends

· Useful tools and resources for understanding and forecasting snow

My daughter skiing at Telluride in April 2023.

Questions? Suggestions?

You can reach me at mitchtobin@gmail.com with feedback, story ideas, or sources. I’m always looking for new leads and perspectives.

You can also follow snow.news on Instagram, Threads, X, Facebook, and Bluesky, where I share photos, field notes, and updates between posts.

Thanks for reading, and for supporting my journalism.

Snowpack along the Continental Divide at Monarch Mountain ski area in February 2014.