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“Powder for Presidents’ Day Weekend with feet of total accumulation for a few bullseyes in the Sierra, Wasatch, Tetons, and Western/SW Colorado.
There is a 2nd wave that hits the Tetons, Colorado, and brushes Wasatch on PM 2/16-2/18.Snow Timeline:
Big Sky: Late 2/13(L), 2/14-2/15(M), 2/16-2/18(H)
Wasatch: PM 2/13-AM 2/15(H)
Tetons: PM 2/13-AM 2/15(H), PM 2/16-2/18(H)
Colorado: Late 2/13-2/15(H), 2/17-2/18(M)
Interior BC: 2/16-2/17(L/M)
PNW: 2/14(M), 2/15-2/17(H), 2/19(H)
Tahoe: Late 2/12-2/14(H)
Northeast: 2/13(M), PM 2/15-2/16(H)”
Here are the main highlights from the forecast, but please check out the full video for a detailed forecast, more resort totals, and support for Chris Tomer.
Western US Forecast
A significant storm system is heading toward the West, bringing heavy snow to the Sierra, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado.
Key Dates & Locations
Big Sky will see moderate snow from Feb 14-15 and heavy accumulations from Feb 16-18. The Wasatch Range, including Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, and Brighton, can expect heavy snow, with 2 to 3 feet possible. The Tetons will get snow in two separate shots.
Northeast Forecast
The Northeast is also in line for snow accumulation. Two or three shots of snow are potentially heading that way, and the full forecast will provide more details.
President’s Day Weekend
This President’s Day weekend is shaping up to be a big one for skiing. The Wasatch, Western and Southwestern Colorado, Tetons, and Sierra are all included in areas expected to see heavy snow.
