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
SnowBrains Forecast: Deep Week Ahead for the PNW – Up To 3 FEET Expected Snowfall is already kicking off across the Pacific Northwest, with the first storm wave bringing some accumulation to the region. More waves are expected, promising a solid week of snowfall. Mt. Baker has already seen about 9 inches at 4,200 feet, according to the NWAC station. Most of the snowfall so far has been concentrated in the northern Cascades, between […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 11, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 11/11: Up To 12″ Snow Forecast for Tahoe Region 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: These Are the 30+ Ski Resorts Open in North America This Week “Front with snow today in WA/OR/BC/Northern CA (Snow above 4,000ft PNW/BC). Then snow races […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 11, 2024 0 Comments
Brain Post: Why are Weather Models So Bad When it Comes to Snow? Have you ever thought about why forecasting snowfall is so difficult? Why can we seemingly ace temperature forecasts days in advance but can’t even nail down a snowfall forecast the night before a storm? The Butterfly Effect Snowfall is a puzzle in the forecasting world, with every piece tangled in complex atmospheric dynamics, chaotic patterns, and ever-shifting terrain influences. Predicting […] Weather Clay Malott | November 11, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 3 Storms Set to Deliver Up to 30″ of Snow to the Northern Rockies as Resorts Prepare for 2024-25 Season This SnowBrains Forecast was prepared at 6 a.m. MST on Monday, November 11, 2024 Three storms will impact the Northern Rockies over the next week, the first of which arrives on Monday. The mountains of Northern Idaho and Northwestern Montana could see snow every day through next Tuesday, with snow showers filling in the gaps between several waves of more […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 11, 2024 0 Comments
Where in North America Will It Snow This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of November 10-19, 2024 It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. Snow has been falling and excitement is building for North America’s 2024-25 season. More resorts are opening every week. Related: These Are the 23 Ski Resorts Open in North America This Weekend Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up […] Weather Brent Thomas | November 10, 2024 0 Comments
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