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“Snow continues in WY/UT and builds into Colorado PM 11/5-11/6 with moderate to heavy accumulation and much colder air. Then a cut-off low develops over NM/CO 11/7-11/9 with additional moderate to heavy snow accumulation.
Snow Timeline:
Wasatch: 11/5(M), 11/11-11/12(M).
Tetons: 11/5(L), 11/11-11/12(M).
Colorado: PM 11/5-11/6(M/H), 11/8-11/9(M/H), 11/12(L).
Tahoe: —”
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Current Conditions
Utah: Light snow is currently falling at Snowbird, Alta, Brighton, and Solitude. Accumulations are expected to continue throughout the morning.
Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee, Wyoming: Snow has reached the valley floor, with recent accumulations of 3 to 6 inches reported.
Upcoming Snowfall
Colorado: A cold front is moving into Colorado today, bringing moderate to heavy snow accumulations tonight through tomorrow, particularly at Copper Mountain. This will affect the entire region, including the Denver metro area.
Northern New Mexico: Expect significant moisture and snowfall over the next few days, particularly in Taos, where conditions are ideal for snow production.
Key Dates for Snowfall
- November 7-14: Another round of snow is anticipated during this period, with potential accumulations of 6 to 12 inches in various locations, including Summit County and Southern Colorado.
- Forecasted Snow Totals:
- Wasatch Mountains: 2-3 inches today through tomorrow.
- Tetons: 2-4 inches expected.
- Southern Colorado (San Juans): Potentially 8-12 inches.
Temperature Outlook
Colder temperatures are expected, with highs around 20ยฐF at higher elevations and lows dropping into the single digits and below zero. This cold air will support snow down to valley floors across many regions.