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“Front with snow today in WA/OR/BC/Northern CA (Snow above 4,000ft PNW/BC). Then snow races into ID/WY/MT/UT/CO late 11/11-11/12. Then, three additional storm systems through 11/20 with two southern track low pressure systems.
Snow Timeline:
Wasatch: 11/12(L), 11/15-11/16(L), 11/18-11/19(M)
Tetons: 11/12(L), 11/15-11/16(M), 11/19(L)
Colorado: 11/12(L), 11/17(L), 11/18(M/H)
Tahoe: 11/11(M), 11/14-11/15(L/M), 11/18(H)
Interior BC: 11/11-11/14(H), 11/17-11/18(H)”
Here’s a summary of the highlights, but please watch the full video for the detailed forecast.
Current Conditions and Upcoming Storms
- Heavy Snow in BC: An extended period of heavy snow is anticipated in interior British Columbia through November 14th.
- Whistler Blackcomb: Snow is falling at higher elevations (above 4,000 feet), while rain is occurring at lower elevations.
- Storm System Movement: A storm system is moving through the Pacific Northwest, bringing snow to Washington, Oregon, and down to California’s Shasta and Tahoe.
Snow Timeline
- November 11-14: Best chances for snow in the Wasatch, Tetons, Colorado, Tahoe, and interior BC.
- November 17-20: Due to southern track low-pressure systems, additional snow events are expected in Colorado and New Mexico.
Accumulation Forecast
- Pacific Northwest: Up to 3 feet of snow expected at Mount Baker; 1-2 feet in the Cascades.
- Rocky Mountains: Colorado resorts could see 1-4 inches from the first system, with potential for heavier accumulations (up to a foot) from subsequent systems.
Summary of Snowfall Predictions
- Interior BC: Up to 3 feet of snow.
- Pacific Northwest: 1-3 feet of snow.
- Colorado (San Juan): Up to 1 foot of snow.
- Tetons and Wasatch: 5-10 inches of snow.
- Tahoe Area: 8-12 inches of snow.
