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“Next storm system hits UT/WY/ID/CO PM 1/1-1/2 (1/2 is the powder day). This is followed by another storm system 1/4-1/5.
In the Northeast, colder air and snow arrive 1/1-1/2 with moderate to heavy snow accumulation VT/NY/NH/ME.Snow Timeline:
Wasatch: 1/1-1/2(L/M), 1/4(L/M), 1/5(L)
Tetons: 1/1-1/2(M/H), 1/3(L), 1/4(M), 1/5(L)
Colorado: 1/1-1/2(L/M), 1/4-1/6(M),
Tahoe: 1/3(L/M)
Interior BC: 12/31-1/2(L), PM 1/3-1/4(M/H)”
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Pacific Northwest and Interior BC
Revelstoke in British Columbia expects light snow accumulation over the next three days. The region has already seen an impressive 222 inches of snow this season, with more on the way. Interior BC can expect light snow today, tomorrow, and January 2, with potentially moderate to heavy snowfall on January 3 and 4.
Colorado and Utah
Colorado is anticipating its next significant snowfall, which will start on the afternoon of January 1 and continue into January 2. This storm system is expected to bring moderate to heavy snow to the Wasatch range, Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons, and the Tetons. Alta could see up to 10 inches of accumulation, while Vail might receive 6-8 inches.
Colorado’s Central and Northern mountains are likely to experience moderate snow accumulations. Loveland Pass and Berthoud Pass could see gusts up to 60-70 mph, creating wind-blown snow conditions. January 2 is shaping up to be a powder day for many resorts in the region.
Northeast
A storm system is moving into the Northeast on January 1, bringing rain that will turn to snow as temperatures drop. Significant accumulation is expected in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine on January 1 and 2. Northern areas could see 10-14 inches of snow, with some locations like Jay Peak potentially receiving up to 20-21 inches.
Looking Ahead
Another storm system is forecasted for January 4 and 5 in the Western United States. Additionally, the Northeast is expected to experience an Arctic air mass with two or three surges affecting the East and even the Deep South from January 12th to 14th.
