In this one I’m looking at what 150mm of rain in 48 hours actually means for winter 25/26, and yeah—this is the kind of weather that can straight-up wash away the base and shorten the season before it really gets going. When you get that much warm rain instead of snow, it’s not just “bad vibes”—it affects snowpack structure, resets the surface, and can leave us with a thin, fragile foundation that takes a long time to rebuild. I also talk about the practical side for riders: what to expect if your local hill gets hammered by rain, how conditions can swing from “spring slush” to “refrozen death cookies,” and why your edges, base prep, and wax choices matter more when the snow turns into a wet, abrasive mess. If you’re trying to keep your board running and your turns predictable through these weird cycles, you need to stay on top of tuning and be realistic about what the mountain is giving you. Big takeaway: you can’t control the weather, but you can control your setup and your decision-making. When winters get volatile, good tuning tools, smart gear choices, and honest expectations keep you riding more days—and breaking less stuff.