PEEC News:
The community is invited to join Julien Ross, OpenSnow.com’s New Mexico Forecaster, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium (in-person and virtual).
Hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), this free event will share the 2025–2026 winter outlook, including the impacts of a weak La Niña or “La Nada” on snowfall.
Attendees will learn snow forecasting techniques, discover which storm patterns bring the best powder, and explore snowfall trends in the Jemez, Sangre de Cristo, and San Juan Mountains.
Ross will also answer questions and highlight new OpenSnow tools for tracking storms.
About Ross:
Julien Ross grew up in Santa Fe and has been skiing since age seven. He studied meteorology at Northern Arizona University and is entering his sixth season as the New Mexico Forecaster for OpenSnow.com, combining a lifelong passion for snow with expert weather forecasting.
Event Details:
- What: Snow Forecasting & Finding Powder Days;
- When: 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4;
- Where: Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium, 2600 Canyon Road; and
- Admission: Free, In-person and virtual attendance options available.
For more information, visit PEEC’s website at peecnature.org/events. Stay connected on social media for updates on each week’s activities.
About PEEC:
PEEC was founded in 2000 to serve the community of Los Alamos. It offers people of all ages a way to enrich their lives by strengthening their connections to our canyons, mesas, mountains, and skies. PEEC operates the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, holds regular programs and events, and hosts several interest groups, from birding to hiking to butterfly watching. PEEC activities are open to everyone; however, members receive exclusive benefits such as discounts on programs and gift shop merchandise. Annual memberships start at $35. To learn more, visit peecnature.org/support/membership/.
