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“Residual snow 1/7 across Colorado (especially Divide-East & South). Next small storm system hit MT/WY/CO 1/8-1/9 followed by a storm system 1/10-1/12 for MT/WY/UT/CO.
Snow Timeline:
Wasatch: Late 1/10-1/11(L), 1/12(L)
Tetons: PM 1/8(L), PM 1/10-1/12(M)
Colorado: 1/7(L), AM 1/9(L), 1/11-1/12(L/M)
Tahoe:
Interior BC: 1/8(L), 1/10(M), 1/11(L)
Northeast: 1/7-1/9(L), 1/11(L), 1/14(L/M)”
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Upcoming Weather Patterns
The weather pattern is shifting, with future storm systems originating from the Pacific Northwest and Canada. For the Wasatch range, light snow is expected from late January 10 through the 12. The Tetons will see light snow tomorrow, followed by moderate snowfall from the afternoon of January 10 through the 12.
Season Totals and Forecasts
Several resorts are boasting impressive season totals so far. Timberline, Mt. Bachelor, and Revelstoke lead the pack, with Jackson Hole and Alta approaching the 200-inch mark. Vail sits at 138 inches, while Jay Peak in the East competes with Western resorts at 159 inches.
The extended forecast shows varied snowfall across regions. The Sierra Nevada isn’t expecting significant accumulation, while interior British Columbia could see 3-8 inches. Montana resorts like Bridger Bowl and Big Sky are forecasted to receive 8-9 inches, and Colorado resorts along I-70 and northward can expect 4-8 inches over the next few days.
Northeast Outlook
The Northeast will see some light to moderate snowfall. Northern Vermont and New Hampshire could receive 6-10 inches, with Whiteface in New York also expecting a decent 8-10 inch accumulation. However, no major storm systems are on the horizon for the region.
What do the L and M stand for?
Ex. “Snow Timeline:
Wasatch: Late 1/10-1/11(L), 1/12(L)
Tetons: PM 1/8(L), PM 1/10-1/12(M)”
The heaviness of the snowfall… light, moderate, heavy.