[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 11/13: Significant Snowfall for the PNW and British Columbia

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“Storm system hitting the PNW/BC and eventually Northern Tier 11/13-11/16.

Snow Timeline:
Wasatch: Late 11/15-11/16(L), 11/18-11/19(M)
Tetons: PM 11/15-11/16(M), 11/18-11/19(M/H)
Colorado: 11/19-11/20(M)
Tahoe: Late 11/13-11/15(L), 11/15(L), Late 11/17-11/18(L)
Interior BC: 11/14-11/15(M/H), PM 11/16-11/17(H)”

– Chris Tomer

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Pacific Northwest and Western Canada

The Pacific Northwest and parts of British Columbia are set to receive significant snowfall over the coming days. Whistler is already experiencing snow at higher elevations, with more expected.

• Whistler: Snow falling at The Roundhouse Lodge and on Blackcomb Mountain, with wet conditions at the base (2100 ft)
• Interior BC: Moderate to heavy snow accumulation from November 14-15, with another round of heavy snow on the afternoon of November 16-17
• Mount Baker, Mount Rainier, and Mount Bachelor: Potential for 6-10 inches of snow

Rocky Mountains and Interior West

The storm system will gradually move into the interior, affecting Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.

• Tetons (Jackson Hole, Grand Targhee, Big Sky): 8-16 inches possible between November 15-22
• Wasatch Range (Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, Brighton): 6-8 inches expected late Friday (Nov 15) into early Saturday (Nov 16)
• Colorado: Best chance for moderate snow on November 19-20, with a dry stretch beforehand

Sierra Nevada

The forecast for the Sierra Nevada region is relatively light compared to other areas:

• 2-4 inches expected between November 15-22

Key Dates for Best Snowfall Odds

• Interior BC: November 14-15 and November 16-17
• Wasatch Range: November 15-16
• Tetons: Multiple systems between November 15-22
• Colorado: November 19-20 (with potential for more depending on storm track)

Overall Pattern

The weather pattern shows a series of storm systems moving from the Pacific Northwest into the interior West. A southern track storm could develop around November 17-20, bringing additional moisture to parts of New Mexico and Colorado, but the timing is still uncertain.

Be sure to monitor future updates, as the forecast may change due to complex weather patterns and multiple moving parts in this long-range outlook.