NASA: Heat Records Across the West Fall in Early Summer Heatwave This post first appeared on NASA Earth Observatory and was written by Kathryn Hansen Extreme heat has descended on the southwestern United States this week, with several states enduring temperatures near and above record highs for June. As temperatures have surged, the region is also dealing with drought and scattered wildfires. The map above shows air temperatures across the continental […] WeatherBrains | June 17, 2021 0 Comments
Lackluster Rainy Season Leading to Worse Drought Conditions in California Article By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee ย 2:20 PM MST, 3/30/2021 After a lackluster rainy season across California, there is a growing concern for drought conditions to worsen. Back at the beginning of the month, there was some optimism for a “Miracle March” since the overall setup was pretty active, with storms moving through the region every few days. But […] Weather Eric McNamee | March 31, 2021 1 Comment
SnowBrains Forecast: Active Pattern Out West The Next Seven Days, 1-6 Feet of Snow Possible Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee Brought to you by Alta Ski Area ย 6:45 PM MST, 2/10/2021 Forecast Summary: 1-6 FEET of snow is expected across the West through the next seven days as a series of storms make their way through the region. Snow will get going tomorrow morning as the first shortwave trough moves into the West […] Weather Eric McNamee | February 10, 2021 0 Comments
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Stormy Pattern On the Way For West This Week California is currently on the tail end of one of the most significant atmospheric river events in the past decade, dropping 60-100″ across most of the Sierra Nevada mountains. While the atmospheric river is poised to shortly fizzle out, a highly active pattern is in store for much of the West next week. Below is a look at the GFS […] Weather Clay Malott | January 29, 2021 2 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Pattern Shift Out West, 1-2 Feet of Snow Possible This Week Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee Brought to you by Alta Ski Area ย 12:30 PM MST, 1/18/2021 Forecast Summary: 1-2 FEET of snow is expected across the West through the weekend as a pattern shift takes place over the Western US. The shift will begin today a shortwave trough digs in from Canada down into the desert Southwest. This […] Weather Eric McNamee | January 18, 2021 2 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2-5 Feet of Snow For The Northwest US Through Sunday Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 3:30 PM MST, Dec. 30, 2020 Forecast Summary: An active pattern will remain in place for the northwestern US through Sunday, bringing 2-5 FEET snow. This will come in three waves through the weekend and more next week. Conditions will remain wet in the extended as an active pattern persists over the Western […] Weather Eric McNamee | December 30, 2020 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 8-14″ For Portions Of Cascades, 12-18″ Around The Great Lakes Over Next Week Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 11:15 AM MST, Nov. 30, 2020 Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Forecast Summary: 8-14″ of snow expected for portions of the Cascades Monday as a shortwave trough moves through the area today. 12-18″ of snow expected around areas of the Great Lakes through Wednesday from a cold upper-level low. Primarily a […] Weather Eric McNamee | November 30, 2020 0 Comments