[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 11/14: Light to Moderate Snow Across the West this Week

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“Storm system continues 11/14 PNW/BC/ID/Northern CA. Then second storm system swings in behind with a better track for Sierra/NV/ID/UT/WY.

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

– Chris Tomer

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Current Conditions

A storm system is affecting the Pacific Northwest, with snow falling at Crystal Mountain in Washington. The snow line is estimated at around 4,500 feet, resulting in snowfall for most of Crystal Mountain.

Upcoming Weather Patterns

Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies

• The current storm system will continue to bring snow to the Cascades, volcanoes in Washington and Oregon, and interior British Columbia.
• More snow is expected for these regions in the coming days.

Sierra Nevada and Tahoe Area

• Light accumulations are expected on November 14-15.
• Moderate accumulations are forecasted for November 17-18 in the afternoon and evening.

Utah and Wyoming

• A system moving further south will affect these areas on November 15-16.
• Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, and Brighton are expected to receive 3-4 inches of snow, with less accumulation at Park City, Deer Valley, and Snowbasin.
• Strong wind gusts up to 50 mph are expected before the frontal passage on November 15.

Colorado

• The current system will have minimal impact on Colorado, with only light accumulations expected on November 16-17.
• A potential southern track low-pressure system may bring snow to Northern New Mexico and extreme Southern Colorado later (November 18-20).

Extended Forecast (November 16-23)

• Additional snow is expected for many western ski areas.
• The Pacific Northwest and interior British Columbia could see 1-2 feet of snow.
• The Sierra Nevada may receive 3-6 inches.
• Big Sky and the Tetons are forecasted to get 5-8 inches.
• Colorado’s snowfall will depend on the development and track of the southern low-pressure system.