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“Moderate/Heavy snow accumulation for parts of CO/NM 11/7-11/9. Bullseyes are Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico with 1-3 feet. Then a fast moving cold front hits the Intermountain West with moderate to heavy snow accumulation 11/11-11/12.
Snow Timeline:
Wasatch: Late 11/12(H).
Tetons: PM 11/11-1/12(M/H), PM 11/13-11/14(M).
Colorado: 11/7-11/9(M/H), 11/12(M).
NM: 11/7-11/8(H).
Tahoe: 11/11(M).”
According to Tomer, the latest winter weather forecast indicates significant snowfall across several Colorado and New Mexico ski areas over the next few days. Highlights are below, but check out the full video for more in-depth information and details.
Key Highlights
- Current Conditions: A low-pressure system is developing over New Mexico and Colorado, bringing light snow to the Denver metro area today. Accumulations are expected to be light but will increase overnight as the storm moves northward.
- Upcoming Snowfall:
- Loveland Ski Area is set to open this Saturday. Light snow is expected today and tomorrow and will continue into Saturday morning.
- Monarch Mountain is experiencing good conditions with recent snow and more on the way, while Wolf Creek has already seen significant accumulation (22 inches) in the last 24 hours.
- Snow Timeline:
- From today through Saturday morning, expect moderate to heavy snow across Colorado and New Mexico, particularly on the Continental Divide and areas east of it.
- Another round of snow is anticipated from November 11-12, which could also impact the Sierra Nevada region.
- Forecast Details:
- The best chances for snow will be in southern Colorado today and tomorrow, with accumulations tapering off west of the Continental Divide.
- By Sunday, conditions are expected to dry out significantly before another storm system arrives mid-next week, potentially bringing additional snowfall to regions like Idaho and the Tetons.
