NOAA: Snow For The East Today | More Active Weather Pattern For The West Next Week

The East Coast is in for some fresh snow today – tomorrow. A few inches of snow is forecasted to fall in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
  of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a tenth to two 
  tenths of an inch are expected.
- NOAA Caribou, ME

A pattern change is forecasted to occur in the West next week. Wet and cool conditions are expected to return.

 "A more active weather pattern next week could yield 
  above normal conditions with respect to precipitation, 
  but below normal conditions with regards to temperatures."
- NOAA Great Falls, MT

7 day snowfall totals. Image: Tropical Tidbits

The 6-10 day outlook calls for below average temperatures and above average precipitation in the West.

In the East, it looks like above average temperatures and above average temperatures will impact the region.

Additional Info:

West:

Pattern change on tap in Oregon. Image: NOAA Medford, OR

Wet and cool temperatures for MT/ID next week. Image: NOAA Missoula, MT

MT Forecast Discussion:

  Another surge of Pacific moisture will also return Sunday afternoon and  
  into the the day on Monday along the Continental Divide and over  
  Southwest/Central Montana, which will lead to another round of  
  precipitation. Falling snow levels Sunday night will lead to  
  precipitation changing over to snow over most mountainous  
  locations over the previously mentioned regions, with snow  
  continuing into the day on Monday over the mountains as cooler air 
  filters south from Canada. 
   
  Monday night through Friday...large scale troughing followed by  
  northwest flow aloft will bring unsettled conditions and a return to  
  normal and/or slightly below normal temperatures for all of North  
  Central and Southwest Montana. While moderate to high confidence  
  continues to exists in this return to a wetter and cooler pattern,  
  timing/location of the future precipitation events remains somewhat  
  low due to continued model differences. However, at this time, it  
  appears that Southwest and Central Montana have the best chance of  
  seeing appreciable valley rainfall and mountain snowfall. Those with  
  outdoor plans/interests should continue to monitor future forecasts,  
  especially those planning to recreate/hunt in the higher elevations.
- NOAA Great Falls, MT

6-10 day outlook calls for a more active weather pattern next week. Image: NOAA Great Falls, MT

“Mild and dry conditions will persist through Monday and then the weather pattern will change for mid to late week. On Tuesday, a system will drop south bringing colder temperatures along with a chance for rain and snow. Cooler conditions along with a chance for rain and snow showers will continue through Thursday.” Image: NOAA Denver, CO

East:

ME Winter Weather Advisory:

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1252 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren,
Mars Hill, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park,
Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, and Mount Katahdin
1252 PM EDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
  of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a tenth to two
  tenths of an inch are expected.

* WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern
  Somerset and Northern Piscataquis Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The ice will result in difficult travel
  conditions. Expect reduced visibilities at times.