VIDEO: NOAA’s Official 2016/17 Winter Outlook for the USA NOAA just released a video winter outlook for 2016/17 for the USA. From what they’re saying in the video, you’ll want to be in the Northern Rockies this winter where they’re forecasting above average snowfall and below average temperatures. NOAA specifically says they think the Northern Rockies will see above snowfall this winter. NOAA issued a La Nina Watch, then […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 20, 2016 2 Comments
No El Nino & No La Nina… | What Do ENSO Neutral Conditions Mean for California This Winter? NOAA recently canceled its La Nina Watch. NOAA is currently forecasting an ENSO (El Nino Southern Oscillation) Neutral winter (meaning no El Nino nor La Nina). Unfortunately, California is more often than not DRY during ENSO Neutral years. Lake Tahoe just had its driest summer on record… “Odds are becoming more likely that ENSO neutral conditions will prevail this […] WeatherBrains | September 26, 2016 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe 2016/17 Winter Outlook by OpenSnow.com: 85%-92% of Average Snowfall Bryan Allegretto of OpenSnow.com is calling for 85-92% of average snowfall in Lake Tahoe, CA/NV this 2016/17 winter. “I think 85-92% of average snowfall for this upcoming season is a good starting point. What happens with the warm blob and where the ridge sits near the West Coast this Winter will also be a factor to watch.” – Bryan Allegretto/OpenSnow.com […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 21, 2016 1 Comment
**UPDATED** NOAA’s Official 2016/17 Winter Outlook for the USA: NOAA just released their updated official winter outlook for 2016/17 in the USA yesterday, September 15th, 2016. This updated forecast is for the official winter months and best months of skiing and riding: January, February, March. From what NOAA is displaying below, you’re gonna want to be in Montana, Wyoming, or Idaho this winter. PRECIPITATION OUTLOOK for JAN, FEB, MAR: image: noaa, […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 16, 2016 6 Comments
**Updated** 2016/17 La Nina Snowfall Outlook for North American Ski Resorts | OnTheSnow.com OnTheSnow.com just released their updated snowfall predictions for North American ski resorts this 2016/17 Winter. Their updated snowfall predictions reflect NOAA’s cancelation of the La Nina Watch. NOAA is no longer expecting La Nina this winter (only a 40% of La Nina predicted). See Original Snowfall Outlook from OnTheSnow.com from July: 2016/17 La Nina Snowfall Outlook for North American Ski Resorts | […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 14, 2016 1 Comment
NOAA’s Official 2016/17 Winter Outlook for the USA: NOAA released their official outlook for winter 2016/17 in the USA last month. This updated forecast is for meteorological winter: December, January, February. PRECIPITATION OUTLOOK for DEC, JAN, FEB: NOAA is calling for above average precipitation in Washington, northeast Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, western Alaska and the Great Lakes Region. NOAA is calling for below average precipitation in California, Nevada, […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 6, 2016 4 Comments
Official NOAA La Niña Update: 55-60% Chance of La Nina This Winter NOAA just released their August updated for the current state of ENSO (El Nino/La Nina/Neutral). NOAA is saying that there is now a 55-65% chance that La Nina will develop during Fall/Winter 2016/17. The map above shows what a typical La Nina winter looks like for North America. NOAA has issued a La Nina Watch. Below are 4 different 2016/17 […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 11, 2016 1 Comment
2016/17 La Nina Snowfall Outlook for North American Ski Resorts | OnTheSnow.com OnTheSnow.com just released their snowfall predictions for North American ski resorts this 2016/17 La Nina Winter. From what they’ve forecast, it’s clear that you’ll wanna be in the Pacific Northwest, Montana, Wyoming, British Columbia, or Alberta by the time this winter rolls around. Meteorologist Chris Tomer created this snowfall outlook. Above Average Snowfall Forecast in 2016/17: Oregon Washington Idaho Lake Tahoe, CA Northwest Wyoming […] Weather WeatherBrains | July 28, 2016 4 Comments
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