According to NOAA, as of Monday, November 27th [2017], only 4% of the contiguous United States had snow on the ground.
The snow in the Lower 48 is the lowest it’s been in the last week of November since 2003.
Denver, CO may see its first November without measurable snow since 1949.
Salt Lake City, UT is still waiting for its first measurable snowfall of the season.
Despite the low amount of snow in the Lower 48, some regions are doing well in the snowpack department (see map above).
Above Average Snowpack Right Now:
- Lake Tahoe, CA/NV
- Tetons, WY
- Mt. Baker, WA region
- Olympic Mountains, WA
- SW Montana
- Most of Idaho