Global vs. Mesoscale Weather Forecasting Models—How Do They Differ? Weather models the best tools we have for peering into the future of the atmosphere, but not all models are the same. When forecasters talk about global and mesoscale weather models, what exactly are they referring to? Global Models Global weather models are exactly what they sound like. They look at the big picture, covering the entire planet. These models […] Weather Clay Malott | November 20, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Idaho Snowpack Set to Benefit With Up to 18″ Fresh Snow From Bomb Cyclone Forecast prepared at midnight MST on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Forecast Summary A low-pressure system off the west coast of the United States has rapidly intensified, reaching the criteria of a ‘bomb cyclone’ This storm will force the jet stream to dip south around the center of low pressure before blasting the Northwest US with very moist air Massive amounts […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 20, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: California To Get Slammed with 5+ Feet Fresh Snow This forecast was created at 8 a.m. PST on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 This week’s focus shifts west as a major storm system aims at California, where a massive atmospheric river (AR) is primed to stall over the northern part of the state. Precip is slowly making its way inland but hasn’t yet reached Tahoe as of this forecast. Expect […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 20, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 11/19: Multiple Feet of Snow Expected Across the West This 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. “First atmospheric river (moderate intensity) is on tap 11/20-11/23 targeting the Sierra, Cascades and high volcanoes for feet of accumulation. Overrun snow from this pattern hits ID/MT/WY/UT/CO […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 19, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2+ Feet For the PNW Before the Weekend, More Storms on the Horizon A series of major storms will roll through the Pacific Northwest this week, bringing several feet of snow to resorts around the region. We’re currently on the tail end of the first wave of snow, which has already laid down solid accumulations around Washington and Oregon. Below is the HRRR forecast from 5 p.m. Monday evening through noon on Tuesday. Note […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 18, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 11/18: Significant Atmospheric River Set to Dump up to 3 Feet of Snow on 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. “Storm system delivers light to moderate snow accumulation 11/18-11/19 in UT/WY/ID/MT/CO. Then large trough of low pressure and major storm system with a moderate intensity atmospheric river […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 18, 2024 0 Comments
Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are North America’s Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of November 17-26, 2024 It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. Snow has been falling, and more resorts are opening every week. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, this list of resorts will be the deepest over the next week and […] Weather Brent Thomas | November 17, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2 Small Storms to Bring 5-8″ of Snow to Cottonwoods, 2-6″ Elsewhere in Utah Forecast completed 5 a.m., Friday, November 15 Forecast Summary The first of two quick-hitting weather systems will move through Utah Friday p.m. – Saturday a.m. General accumulations of 3-5″ are likely with a bit more in the Cottonwoods. After a short break on Sunday, another weather system will clip the area Monday p.m. – Tuesday a.m. It looks like a […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 15, 2024 0 Comments
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