Looking at the latest models moderate snow should break out tonight into the Northern Sections of Washington State and continue into Tuesday morning (4-9 inches at Baker, 2-5 areas south towards Crystal and Stevens) with fairly low snow levels (2500-3500 feet).  Snow will eventually move into the Wasatch Wednesday night and continue into Thursday morning (4-7 inches) before impacting most of Colorado Thursday/Friday.

The GFS model shows some weakeing waves moving into the 4 corners by Thursday AM (Crested Butte, Durango, Silverton)  however most of the Central and Northern Mountains (Especially along I-70) will also see snow Thursday and Friday (4-7 inches).  There is good chance at this point that significant upslope flow could allow snow to pick up later Thursday into Friday along the Front Range Foothills favoring areas such as Loveland, A-Basin and Eldora.  After this storm the extended period falls back to high pressure and the long term models don’t bring back any significant snows until February 15th

The East Coast might see some light to moderate snow (Southern resorts favored) by early next week and again on February 9th and 10th (Larger coastal system).

Stay tuned to any Powder Alerts which will posted below with any storm expected to drop greater than 6-10 inches in any 24 hour period.

Powderchaser Steve

Today’s models are showing moisture continuing today over WA/OR with warm temps, rain at the bases of many of resorts (39 at the base of Crystal this morning) however colder air will turn things back to snow by late today into Monday night (3,000 foot snow level tonight) bringing a nice shot of 5-9 inches to many areas!  Snow will continue light to moderate Tuesday/Wednesday (3500 foot snow level) and eventually turn to light showers by Thursday (some sun by PM).

The Rockies and Sierra stay relatively dry for the next 10 days as moisture weakens as it comes up against a strong blocking high.  Moderate snow showers are likely over the Tetons (4-7) and Wasatch Monday afternoon thorugh the evening  (1-3) and again later this week however at this point no major storms in the 7-10 day forecast. Jackson Hole might be a good pick for Tuesday morning with most of the moisture hanging over the Tetons with light to moderate amounts.  Most of Colorado’s central and Northern mountains should see light snow by Tuesday/Wednesday  Temperatures will also be on the increase as the week progresses.

The East Coast should see some freshening by later in the week with the models showing a colder and moist system moving in by Thursday.

Stay tuned to Powder Alerts issued below only with forecasted snow of more than 6-10 inches in 24 hours.   Please post your weather and comments under Powder Buzz below

Powderchaser Steve

Today’s models are showing moisture continuing today over WA/OR with warm temps, rain at the bases of many of resorts (39 at the base of Crystal this morning) however colder air will turn things back to snow by late today into Monday night (3,000 foot snow level tonight) bringing a nice shot of 5-9 inches to many areas!  Snow will continue light to moderate Tuesday/Wednesday (3500 foot snow level) and eventually turn to light showers by Thursday (some sun by PM).

The Rockies and Sierra stay relatively dry for the next 10 days as moisture weakens as it comes up against a strong blocking high.  Moderate snow showers are likely over the Tetons (4-7) and Wasatch late Sunday  (1-3) and again later this week however at this point no major storms in the 7-10 day forecast. Jackson Hole might be a good pick for Monday morning with most of the moisture hanging over the Tetons with light to moderate amounts.  Most of Colorado’s central and Northern mountains should see light snow by Tuesday/Wednesday  Temperatures will also be on the increase as the week progresses.

The East Coast should see some freshening by later in the week with the models showing a colder and moist system moving in by Thursday.

Stay tuned to Powder Alerts issued below only with forecasted snow of more than 6-10 inches in 24 hours.   Please post your weather and comments under Powder Buzz below

Powderchaser Steve

Powderchaser Steve

After a heavy dumpage in Colorado last week with up to a Foot of freshies in many areas in the Vail Valley, Summit County, as well as superb conditions in the Wasatch (10 inches at Snowbird/Alta, 5 in Park City), things are finally looking like winter at most spots in the Rockies! Many areas have opened up terrain that had remained closed earlier in the season.

Forecast

The Northwest will see heavy “wet” snow Saturday/Sunday with up to 24 inches at upper elevations and 9-12 inches lower on the mountain. Snow levels will drop by late Sunday so there may be a coating of dry fluff  for Monday morning! The Northwest will see another colder storm on Tuesday night through Wednesday!   Light snow will break out in the Tetons, Sierra, and Wasatch of Utah late on Monday with a shot of 4-6 inches in many areas.  The higher amounts will be found in the Northern Wasatch range.  Colorado will see light snow on Tuesday with generally 2-4 inch amounts likely however another freshening of 3-5 inches is likely for Wednesday night and Thursday favoring areas along I-70 and North.   High pressure seems to take aim for much of the West towards the end of the week so grab the powder while you can and stay tuned to any future Powder Alerts! PLEASE post your observations, weather, and any comments under Powder Buzz!  You can now log in using your Facebook Password!

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Vail hit 11 inches new beating out even the Wasatch this morning so if you live in Colorado get there now!  Copper also has respectable amounts.  The Northern Utah mountains are from 5=8 inches at most areas of which a few fell during the day yesterday!

Thursday afternoons chase will be Jackson Hole and eventually the Wasatch of Utah pick up 7-14 inches (Snowbasin and North is favored) by Friday morning!  See below for details

Just started snowing moderatly at Snowbird, and Park City where up to 10 inches is possible by morning!  Tahoe resorts have picked up 4 feet in the past 3 days!   Forecast is below and decided to add the Wasatch to the powder alert!    The best snow in Colorado will be found over the 4 Corners near Telluride and perhaps even Aspen who do well with Northwest Winds.

See Powder Alert Below for latest system impacting the West!   Updates are issued as weather changes, and is real time.