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“Northeast powder day! Now it’s all about lake-effect snowfall with feet of total accumulation.
Snow Timeline:
Wasatch:
Tetons:
Colorado:
Tahoe:
Interior BC: 11/29-11/30(L), 12/7-12/8(M)
Northeast: 11/30(L), 12/2-12/5(L), 12/6(H)”
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A significant winter storm has hit the Northeast, bringing excellent skiing conditions to the region. Killington, Vermont, has received 21 inches of snow, with temperatures in the 20s, creating perfect powder conditions for skiers and snowboarders.
Lake Effect Snow
The focus is shifting to lake-effect snow, which is expected to continue for 2-4 days. Lake effect snow plumes are visible off all the Great Lakes, with significant accumulations expected in certain areas:
- North of Syracuse through Watertown: Major snow accumulations expected
- South of Buffalo, especially Dunkirk, and Mayville: Potential for feet of snow
- Watertown area: Up to 60 inches of total snowfall predicted through December 2
- Buffalo: Around 7 inches expected
Western United States Outlook
A high-pressure ridge is building over the Western U.S., dominating the weather pattern for 7-8 days. This system will bring warm and dry conditions to New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and Northern California. Unfortunately, this means limited snowfall for popular ski destinations:
- Wasatch (Utah), Colorado, and Tahoe areas: No significant snow expected for the next 7-9 days
- Jackson, Wyoming: Warming trend with high temperatures above freezing and overnight lows in the mid-teens from Sunday through December 8
Northeast and Canadian Outlook
The Northeast can expect continued lake effect snow and a potential storm system around December 6. This storm could bring moderate to heavy snow accumulations to the region. Additionally:
- Interior British Columbia: Light accumulations today and tomorrow, with moderate snowfall on December 7 and 8
- Northern Vermont (Mad River, Sugarbush, Stowe to Jay Peak): Potential for up to a foot of snow on December 6
- Northern Maine: 5-7 inches possible on December 6
In summary, the Northeast is experiencing excellent skiing conditions with more snow on the way, while the Western U.S. faces a dry spell for the coming week. Ski and snowboard enthusiasts should plan accordingly, with the best opportunities for fresh powder currently in the Northeast and potentially in interior British Columbia in the near future.
