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Team USA Skier Mac Forehand Barely Misses Olympic Gold in Big Air

The Men's Ski Big Air Finals for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics went down today, February 17, 2026, and an American skier left with a medal dangling around his neck.

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California Ski Resorts Close as Winter Storm Hammers Sierra Nevada

It wasn’t so long ago that ski resorts, from California to Oregon, were temporarily shutting down because of a lack of snow amid a dry season that’s seen few powder days.

Skiing News / Powder / February 17

I-80 Is Closed In Both Directions, Police Warn California Skiers To Stay Home

The talk of the ski world is the blizzard that's currently dumping feet of snow across the Lake Tahoe region in California and Nevada. Interstate 80 (I-80) is the main thoroughfare for skiers and tourists to access Lake Tahoe from Sacramento and San Francisco to the west, and from Reno to the East.

Skiing News / Powder / February 17

Up To 40 Inches of Snow Has Already Fallen on California's Ski Resorts as Huge Storm Slams the State

You’ve likely heard the news by now: across the Sierra Nevada, ski resorts are getting absolutely hammered with snow. Just how much, you ask? A lot. There's already close to 40 inches at Mammoth Mountain, and this is just the beginning.

Skiing News / Powder / February 17

Michigan Ski Patroller Roasts Littering Skiers: "It's Pretty Disgusting"

A ski patroller at Boyne Mountain, Michigan, is pleading with guests to stop littering. In a short video shared to @patrollers_perspective, the patroller stands next to a heaping pile of trash in the snow.

Lindsey Vonn News / Women's Sports on ClutchPoints / February 17

Lindsey Vonn breaks silence on return to US after Olympic crash, 4 surgeries

Lindsey Vonn’s hopes of a comeback at the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina came to an end after a vicious downhill crash. Afterward, Vonn had to undergo four surgeries to repair a tibia fracture.

Skiing News / Powder / February 17

Avalanche Deposits "15 Feet" of Snow on Lake Tahoe Highway

As a major winter storm hits the Sierra Nevada, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) crews are hard at work keeping roadways safe and clear. On Tuesday morning, February 17, that involved using an avalanche control system to bring down 15 feet of snow across the Mt.

Skiing News / Powder / February 17

Teenage Skier Dies In Horrific Chairlift Accident at Canadian Resort

Centre Vorlage, a small ski area near Ottawa, Canada, was closed for multiple days this past week after a horrific accident unfolded on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Skiing News / Powder / February 16

With Big Air Silver, Eileen Gu's Olympic Medal Streak Remains Unbroken

Two events so far at these Olympics. Two medals, too. China’s Eileen Gu is well on her way to repeating an Olympic medal hat trick after placing second in the women's big air competition on Monday.

Skiing News / Powder / February 16

These Are The Winners Of Kings And Queens Of Corbet's 2026

The most anticipated freeride event of the year in Jackson Hole went down this past weekend, with a strong showing of freeride skiers and snowboarders hucking their meat into the infamous Corbet's Couloir.

Skiing News / Powder / February 16

What's Your DIN Setting? (Poll)

POWDER's very serious Department of Polls and Skier Opinion is back with another polling question to get your week started off on the right foot. Today's question, which may spark a few spicy takes in the comments, centers on preferred DIN settings for ski bindings.

Skiing News / Powder / February 16

44 Inches of Snow Forecasted for Alta Ski Area, Utah This Week

A powerful storm cycle targets Utah, Colorado, and the Northern Rockies from Monday night through Thursday afternoon (February 16-19, 2026). Strong south to southwest winds arrive first, then two main snow pushes follow with the best coverage on Tuesday and the coldest, highest-quality snow on Wednesday into early Thursday.

Skiing News / Powder / February 16

These Are The Best Insulated Layers For Skiers, According To Our Testers

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Outerwear might get all the glory, but it’s what’s on the inside that really matters.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 15

Three things you should know about record-setting Olympic cross-country skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has become one of the biggest stars of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Jordan Stolz's incredible 2026 Winter Olympics continues with second gold

Ugly Kevin Fiala injury highlights risk NHL takes at Olympics

The 'Winter Olympics host cities' quiz

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Yardbarker / February 15

Mikaela Shiffrin running out of time to end Olympic drought after another underwhelming performance in giant slalom

The ghosts of the 2022 Beijing Olympics may still be haunting American skier Mikaela Shiffrin, who's continuing to struggle at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

Femke Kok increases the Netherlands' count with record performance

Three things to know about record-setting skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo

Perfect Swiss beat Britain, US tops Norway in men's curling

German duo seizes lead in Olympic pairs on error-filled night

Ilia Malinin attends pairs event, will compete at world championships

Skiing News / Powder / February 15

Which Type of Olympic Ski Event Is the Most Fun To Watch? Here's What Skiers Say

It’s Sunday, and you know what that means—we’re back with the results of another POWDER Weekly Poll! This week, we asked, Which type of Olympic ski event is the most fun to watch?

Lindsey Vonn News / Powder / February 14

Ski Star Lindsey Vonn To Undergo More Surgeries

After a serious crash in the Olympics that led to a complex tibia fracture, Lindsey Vonn, the ski racing superstar, is sharing another update with her fans. More surgeries are on the way, Vonn explained in a video posted on Friday.

Lindsey Vonn News / The Spun / February 13

Orthopedic Specialist Shares Horrifying Update On Lindsey Vonn's Injury

It sounds like Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn's road to recovery will feature more obstacles than anyone could've imagined. Vonn, who was competing on a ruptured ACL, crashed just 13 seconds into her downhill run at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games this past Sunday.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 10

'Didn't quite nail it': Shiffrin faces her Olympic curse in Milan Cortina

'Didn't quite nail it': Mikaela Shiffrin faces her Olympic curse in Milan Cortina

After a brilliant teenage debut in 2014 that saw Shiffrin win gold in the slalom, she's struggled to translate her brilliant international form to the Olympic stage.

Jake Paul's fiancée Jutta Leerdam flies in record-setting performance at Winter Olympics

The '2024 Paris Olympics medal leaders' quiz