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“Residual snow CO/WY/UT 1/6 and into 1/7. Next storm system brushes MT/WY/CO 1/8-1/9 followed by a storm system 1/10-1/12.
Snow Timeline:
Wasatch: 1/6(L), 1/11(M), 1/12(L)
Tetons: 1/6(L), 1/8(L), PM 1/10-1/12(M/H)
Colorado: PM 1/6-1/7(L), 1/11(L/M), 1/12(L)
Tahoe:
Interior BC: Late 1/7-1/8(L), 1/10(L/M)
Northeast: 1/7-1/9(L), 1/11(L), 1/14(M)”
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Recent Snowfall
Overnight snowfall has blanketed several resorts, with varying amounts reported:
– Breckenridge and Loveland in Colorado received a couple of inches
– Aspen Snowmass in Colorado reported a few inches
– Jackson Hole in Wyoming was hit with 9 inches, approaching 200 inches for the season
Current Conditions
Cold temperatures and light snow are prevalent across many areas:
– Single-digit temperatures at Breckenridge and Loveland
– Ongoing light snow showers in parts of Colorado, Idaho, and northern Utah
– Limited visibility along the Continental Divide and I-70 corridor in Colorado
Upcoming Forecast
Several waves of snow are expected to move through the region:
– Light snow will continue today and tomorrow for Colorado and parts of Utah
– The Wasatch Range, Tetons, and Colorado can expect snow today with light accumulations
– Another storm system is forecasted for January 10-12, potentially bringing heavier snowfall
Snowfall Projections
Estimated snowfall totals through January 12:
– Wasatch Range: 4-8 inches
– Tetons: 8-10 inches, with up to a foot at Big Sky
– Central to Northern Colorado mountains: 4-8 inches
– Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico: 3-6 inches, with some areas possibly seeing 6-8 inches
Northeast Outlook
The Northeast will see less snow than initially forecasted:
– A storm system’s track has shifted south, reducing expected snowfall
– Northern Vermont may see 5-8 inches through Killington up to Jay Peak
– Most other areas in the Northeast will receive lighter amounts, with 2-3 inches common
The weather pattern favors periodic snow events every few days, maintaining fresh conditions across many Western ski areas.
