State of the Western U.S. Snowpack: Season-Saving February for California, Wyoming, Oregon While Utah/CO Thrive and PNW Still Lags Behind February was a good month for most of the West. The states with an already near-average snowpack at the start of the month like Utah and Nevada got several big storms that have put them well above average for this time of year, with Colorado also now sitting at a slightly above-average snowpack. But where the February snow really […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: The Rich Get Richer | Utah Prepares For Another 1-2′ of Powder The latest Utah snowstorm. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary A large trough dives down across the Western U.S. over the next few days. California will see several feet of snow, while Utah receives the leftovers. Snow starts over far Northern Utah on Friday, with a few inches of snow expected at Snowbasin and Powder Mountain through Friday afternoon. Measurable snow likely […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 29, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Deep in Utah | 2 Big Storms this Week Forecast prepared 1900 MST SAT, Feb 24 Forecast Summary Utah’s snowpack is fat after a very snowy February. Alta has broken its record for the wettest February since reliable record-keeping began in 1980. Utah skiers/riders have two big storms to watch over the next week. The first comes Monday PM-Tuesday, and the second comes next weekend. Between the two, snowfall […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 24, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] AM Mountain Weather Update 2/22/24 – Feet of Snow Incoming for Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his twice-daily mountain weather forecast videos to see where in North America will get the most snow. “Feb 22, 2024 Feet of snow 2/26-2/28 UT/WY/CO. Wasatch 20-30″ 2/26-2/27. Tetons 1-2FT 2/26-2/28. Colorado 1-2FT 2/26-2/28. Strong Wind 2/26-2/27. PNW/BC Major Snow. Northeast Light […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 22, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2 Big Storms in Utah This Week Forecast prepared 10 AM MST Thursday, Feb 01. After a giant storm cycle in the beginning of January (~130″ in two weeks at Alta!), warm & dry weather has presided over Utah for the last week or so. Change arrives this afternoon when the first of two powerful Pacific storm systems pushes into the Intermountain West. We’ll see periods of […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 1, 2024 0 Comments
NOAA February 2024 Outlook: California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona Might Be Favorable for Skiing Conditions The NOAA recently released its outlook for February. For skiers or those seeking snow, the above-normal precipitation in regions like California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona might be favorable for skiing conditions, especially in higher altitudes where temperatures remain cold enough for snow. However, the warmer temperatures in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska might limit snowfall or lead to faster melting. The […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 22, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Another Solid Blast of Snow for Utah Amidst a Warmer and Wetter Trend for the US NBM snow total for Utah through Thursday afternoon. Credit: WeatherBell An arctic outbreak last week brought dangerously cold temperatures and widespread snow to much of the US. Utah didn’t get nearly as cold as the other side of the Rockies, but did see colder temperatures and a large swath of new mountain snow. The state’s snowiest resorts located in the […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 16, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: A Massive Week Ahead For Utah Resorts | 100+ Inches? Credit: WeatherBell The script is continuing to flip on the mild start to the 23-24 winter season in Utah. After a couple of decent storms moved through the state in the past couple weeks, a series of stronger storms are expected to move in this week. Short-Term Forecast A potent cold front swings through the entire state Wednesday into Thursday, […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 10, 2024 0 Comments