According to Direct Weather’s 2024-25 season snowfall forecast, this winter is expected to bring above-average snowfall to the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Pacific Northwest. The Southwest may see below-average conditions, with potential for significant snowstorms along the East Coast.
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Here’s a summary of the snowfall forecast for the 2024-25 season, broken down by ski regions across the US:
Northeast (New England)
- States: New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine
- Expected to have above-average snowfall.
- New England is predicted to see the highest chance of above-average snowfall in the East.
Mid-Atlantic
- States: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia
- Anticipated above-average snowfall across the region.
- Includes parts of the Ohio Valley, which may also experience increased snowfall.
Southeast
- States: North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky
- Generally expected to have below-average snowfall, with some northern areas possibly seeing more.
Midwest and Great Lakes
- States: Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa
- Forecasted to have above-average snowfall across much of the region.
- The Great Lakes area is likely to experience an active lake-effect snow season.
Rocky Mountains
- States: Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana
- Northwestern Rockies show a high confidence for above-average snowfall.
- Central and Southern Rockies are included in the above-average prediction, though some uncertainty remains.
Pacific Northwest
- States: Washington, Oregon
- Predicted to have above-average snowfall with high confidence across the region.
Southwest
- States: California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico
- Generally expected to have below-average snowfall.
- Southern California and parts of Nevada and Arizona face a higher risk of below-average conditions.
Additional Insights
- A potential shift towards a neutral ENSO pattern could benefit eastern regions for cold and snow.
- The storm track may bring significant snowstorms to the East Coast.
- An updated forecast may show even snowier conditions in the East as new model guidance is released.
