SnowBrains Forecast: 4+ Feet For WY, MT, ID This Week A change is on the way after a stretch of quiet weather in the Northern Rockies. Overall, mild high pressure will gradually give way to a stream of Pacific moisture by late week, delivering a series of storms that should bring significant mountain snowfall. Lower elevations will see fluctuating snow levels due to periods of warmer air surging in from […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 29, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 4 Feet For the PNW This Week This forecast was created at 6 a.m. PST on Wednesday, January 29 An active weather pattern returns to the Pacific Northwest late this week, bringing significant mountain snowfall and a notable shift to cooler, unsettled conditions through early next week. Beyond the immediate impact of the late-week frontal passage, multiple waves of moisture and potential cooler air surges will keep […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 29, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 1/29: 6-10″ Snow for Southern Colorado and Utah, Up to 3 Feet for PNW Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. “Snow bullseyes 1/31-2/5 at PNW/BC/WY/ID with feet of accumulation. Less in UT. Colorado stays out of the mix except for a Southern Track storm system 1/29-1/30. Snow […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 29, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 1/28: Significant Snowfall Finally Returning to California Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. “Feet of accumulation PNW/BC/ID/WY with pattern shift 1/31-2/5. Prior, a southern track low slides thorugh the 4-Corners 1/28-1/29 with snow accumulation for AZ/Southern UT/Southern CO/NM. Snow Timeline: […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 28, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Northeast in for a Snowy, Cold Week With Up to 20 Inches Forecasted This forecast was created at 8:30 a.m. PST on Tuesday, January 28 A strong shot of cold air has swept across the Northeast, setting the stage for multiple waves of snow this week and into early next week. Temperatures will remain cold enough for predominantly snow in the upcoming events, with each wave bringing light to moderate accumulations. Several bursts […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 28, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 5-10 inches For Utah This Weekend A stalled frontal boundary in Northern Utah this weekend will bring steadily accumulating snow to many northern mountain areas, with lighter amounts farther south and a secondary wave expected early next week in Southern Utah. Overall, the pattern then trends warmer and drier midweek before potentially shifting toward more active weather late next week. The first wave arrives Friday into […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 24, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 10 inches For Colorado This Weekend A fresh round of snowfall moves into Colorado’s northern mountains on Friday night and through the weekend, with moderate accumulations and lower amounts farther south. A lull arrives by Sunday, though a weaker system may graze southern mountains early next week. Another wave midweek could favor southwestern resorts with light to moderate snow, while other areas see minimal precipitation. Overall, […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 24, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Snow Finally Returns to CA, Up to 10 inches Expected A cold, unsettled pattern arrives this weekend and brings a round of fresh snowfall to the Sierra Nevada, with snow levels down to mid-mountain elevations and gusty winds at times. Otherwise, look for calmer and drier conditions to emerge by mid-next week. A deepening low will move into the region Saturday through Sunday, spreading snow across the mountains. Snow will […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 24, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Warming Trend, Moderate Snow For CA, UT, CO An arctic air mass has settled over much of the Western United States, delivering some of the coldest temperatures of the season thus far. Many high-elevation basins in the Rockies dipped well below zero, with spots hitting -30°F and colder early Tuesday morning. But the pattern is changing, and we’re on the cusp of a slow warm-up along with a […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 21, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Snowy, Cold Week Ahead For the Northeast This forecast was created at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 19 A decent hit of snow arrives tonight for southern portions of the region, with lighter accumulations farther north, followed by very cold air and bitter wind chills persisting through midweek. Conditions should gradually moderate by late week, with occasional minor snow showers mixed in. A renewed round of snowfall […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 19, 2025 0 Comments
[UPDATED: January 16] NOAA Winter 2024-25 Forecast: La Niña and the Rest of the Ski Season On Thursday, January 16, the NOAA updated its long-range seasonal forecasts for this winter, giving snow lovers an idea of what the remainder of winter 2025 might hold. Here’s what the NOAA winter 2024-25 forecast looks like: Related: Farmers’ Almanac 2024-25 Winter Forecast: Cold, Wet, Snowy Winter Ahead…. But Where? Related: [VIDEO] Direct Weather Updated Winter 2024-25 Forecast: Coldest and […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 16, 2025 7 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 1/14: Colorado to See 8-12″ and Northeast 6-10″ This Weekend Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. “Next storm system (Arctic Front) hits MT/WY/CO/NM/UT 1/17-1/19 with snow accumulation and very cold air. Snow Timeline: Big Sky: 1/17(M), 1/18-1/19(L) Wasatch: Late 1/17-1/18(L) Tetons: 1/17(L), 1/19(L) […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 15, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update: Arctic Front Bringing Significant Snowfall and Frigid Temperatures to MT, WY, and CO Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. “Arctic Cold Front hits MT/WY/CO/NM/UT 1/17-1/19 with snow accumulation and coldest air of the season so far (-15F to -25F air temps). A minor trailing cold front […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 14, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast Update: Where’s the Snow? A highly amplified weather pattern is setting up across North America for the next several weeks, shaping snow chances in some classic winter hot spots—while leaving others lacking. Here’s the breakdown as we move through January and beyond: The persistent ridge over the West and trough over the East will drive much of the temperature and precipitation pattern in the […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 11, 2025 0 Comments
NOAA ENSO Update January 2025: 59% Chance La Niña February–April and 60% Chance of Neutral Conditions in March–May This post first appeared on the climate.gov ENSO Blog and was written by Emily Becker La Niña conditions emerged in the tropical Pacific in December. There’s a 59% chance La Niña will persist through February–April, followed by a 60% chance of neutral conditions in March–May. Read on for the recent observations that led us to declare the (long-awaited) onset of […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 10, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 1/9: Next Storm System 1/10-1/12 Will Bring Moderate to Heavy Accumulation MT/WY/UT/CO Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. Next storm system PM 1/10-1/12 with moderate to heavy accumulation MT/WY/UT/CO followed by colder air. Snow Timeline: Big Sky: AM 1/9(L), Late 1/10-1/12(H) Wasatch: Late 1/10-1/11(M/H), 1/12(L) […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 9, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 1/7: Next Major Storm System Arrives January 10 Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. “Residual snow 1/7 across Colorado (especially Divide-East & South). Next small storm system hit MT/WY/CO 1/8-1/9 followed by a storm system 1/10-1/12 for MT/WY/UT/CO. Snow Timeline: Wasatch: […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 7, 2025 2 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 1/6: Light Snow Today With Next Storm System End of the Week Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. “Residual snow CO/WY/UT 1/6 and into 1/7. Next storm system brushes MT/WY/CO 1/8-1/9 followed by a storm system 1/10-1/12. Snow Timeline: Wasatch: 1/6(L), 1/11(M), 1/12(L) Tetons: 1/6(L), […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 6, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Quick-Hitting Friday Storm For the Sierra This forecast was written at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 A fast-moving storm on Friday will bring moderate mountain snowfall, breezy winds, and slightly cooler temperatures. This will be followed by a lull this weekend and mostly dry conditions through early next week. Expect snow levels to briefly hover above 7,000 feet before dropping during the main event, […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 1, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Pair of Storms Start 2025 Off Strong Across Northern Rockies | 40+ Inches of Snow Possible This forecast was prepared at noon MST on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Snow started falling across much of the Northern Rockies just as the clocks struck midnight on New Year’s Eve and will continue to fall steadily until at least Thursday morning. This round of snow is the result of a moisture-laden storm that is passing directly over Idaho this […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 1, 2025 0 Comments