NOAA December 2024 Outlook: Good News for Western Ski Resorts and Uncertainty for the East Coast The Climate Prediction Center’s seasonal outlook for December 2024 brings mixed news for skiers and boarders. TL;DR: The December 2024 weather outlook favors good snow conditions for Western ski resorts, particularly in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies, while Eastern resorts face uncertainty with a slight lean toward drier conditions. Temperature Trends A major pattern shift is expected in late […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 22, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Direct Weather | Significant Snowstorm and Frigid Cold to Hit the Northeast After Thanksgiving Direct Weather looks again at the snowstorm about to hit the East Coast. Models now show a historic snowstorm next week. Will it happen? Related: SnowBrains Forecast: California To Get Slammed with 5+ Feet Fresh Snow Here are the brief highlights of the forecast, but check out the full video for more details: A prolonged period of cold air is […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 22, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Messy Early Season Snow for the Northeast The forecast was completed at 10 a.m. EST on Thursday, November 21. Forecast Summary It’s been a mild autumn with only infrequent rain and mountain snow in the Northeast. Most of the region is experiencing drought conditions. Related: Multiple Wildfires Rage Across The Northeast, Burning Thousands of Acres Luckily, cooler & wetter conditions move into the region Thursday morning and […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 21, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 11/21: Multiple Feet of Fresh 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. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: California To Get Slammed with 5+ Feet Fresh Snow Related: SnowBrains Forecast: Idaho Snowpack Set to Benefit With Up to 18โณ Fresh Snow From […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 21, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Direct Weather: Historic Snowstorm About to Slam the East Coast Direct Weather looks at the snowstorm about to hit the East Coast. Models now show a historic snowstorm next week. Will it happen? Related: SnowBrains Forecast: California To Get Slammed with 5+ Feet Fresh Snow Here are the brief highlights of the forecast, but check out the full video for more details: The latest weather forecast suggests a chilly and […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 21, 2024 0 Comments
Cutoff Lows: The Rogue Weather Systems Behind Massive Dumps You pull back the curtains to an unexpected winter wonderland. Everything is buried. A heavy blanket of fresh powder covers rooftops, vehicles, and the slopes outside your window. There’s a certain mystery to snow days like these that sometimes defy the forecast and keep powder hounds guessing. Sometimes, the culprit behind these massive dumps comes courtesy of one of the […] Weather Clay Malott | November 21, 2024 0 Comments
Global vs. Mesoscale Weather Forecasting ModelsโHow 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 ย 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