[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 11/14: Light to Moderate Snow 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. “Storm system continues 11/14 PNW/BC/ID/Northern CA. Then second storm system swings in behind with a better track for Sierra/NV/ID/UT/WY. Snow Timeline: Wasatch: PM 11/15-11/16(L/M), 11/18-11/19(L/M) Tetons: PM […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 14, 2024 0 Comments
Brain Post: Temperature Inversions—Nature’s Double-Edged Sword Nature’s Temperature Trick A cold, clear winter morning: the world seems frozen in place. The valley below lies blanketed in frost, with fog pooling in the low spots, almost as if nature pressed pause overnight. This scene isn’t just picturesque; it’s the result of a fascinating atmospheric phenomenon known as a temperature inversion. Typically, warm air sits closer to the […] Weather Clay Malott | November 14, 2024 0 Comments
NOAA November 2024 ENSO Update: 57% Chance Weak La Niña Will Develop Soon Then Last Through Winter This post first appeared on the climate.gov ENSO blog and was written by Emily Becker. There’s a 57% chance La Niña will develop soon. This is late for La Niña to arrive, and it’s very likely to be a weak event at most. However, even a weak event can influence temperature, rain, and snow patterns across the world. Today, we’ll […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 14, 2024 0 Comments
The Secret Ingredient to a Perfect Powder Day: Snow Liquid Ratio Some powder days feel like magic—light, airy snow that you can ski through like it’s barely there. Other days, it’s like skiing through oatmeal: heavy, dense, a workout in every turn. There’s a reason for this, and it’s not just luck or a specific mountain range. It all comes down to the Snow Liquid Ratio, a metric that’s as important […] Weather Clay Malott | November 13, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 11/13: Significant Snowfall for the PNW and British Columbia 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. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: Deep Week Ahead for the PNW – Up To 3 FEET Expected “Storm system hitting the PNW/BC and eventually Northern Tier 11/13-11/16. Snow Timeline: […] Weather SnowBrains | November 13, 2024 0 Comments
Brain Post: Atmospheric Rivers—Nature’s Moisture Conveyor Belt A powerful force flows invisibly over the Pacific—a conveyor belt of moisture that meteorologists call an atmospheric river (or AR for short). These moisture bands transport enormous quantities of water vapor, crucial for precipitation—and snowfall—along the West Coast. Atmospheric rivers funnel this moisture from the tropics, like a fire hose aimed at western North America. When they land, they often […] Weather Clay Malott | November 12, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 11/12: Colorado Still in the Firing Line 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. “Front 11/12 with light to moderate snow accumulation sliding through UT/ID/WY/CO (and early 11/13). Snow Timeline: Wasatch: 11/12(M), 11/15-11/16(L), 11/18-11/19(M) Tetons: 11/12(L), 11/15-11/16(L), 11/18(L)) Colorado: 11/12(L/M), 11/18-11/19(H) […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 12, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Quick Hitting System Will Bring 2-8″ of Snow to Colorado Mountains Forecast Published 9:00 p.m. MDT 11/11/2024 Forecast Summary A quick-hitting system will move through Colorado and bring a blast of snow Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night. Snowfall totals will overall be light with 2-8″ expected for most resorts as this storm will pass through the region fairly fast and will lack moisture. Northern portions of the state will see the best […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 11, 2024 0 Comments
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