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“Next storm system 2/19-2/21 PNW/BC first then ID/MT/UT/WY/CO. Then the jet stream shifts NW to favor the PNW/BC/C+N ID/NW MT 2/20-2/25 with heavy snow accumulation.
Snow Timeline:
Big Sky: PM 2/19-2/20(M), 2/23-2/25(H)
Wasatch: PM 2/19-2/20(H)
Tetons: PM 2/19-2/20(L/M), 2/23-2/25(H)
Colorado: 2/19(L), 2/20(M/H), 2/25(L)
Interior BC: Late 2/19(L), 2/22-2/25(H)
PNW: 2/19(H), 2/21-2/25(H)
Tahoe: 2/19(L)
Northeast: PM 2/20-2/21(L), PM 2/23-2/26(L)”
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.
Upcoming Storm Systems
A new storm system is approaching and currently impacting the Pacific Northwest. It is expected to bring snow to the high Cascades and potentially a few inches to Tahoe. Lingering snow is present in Colorado.
Regional Forecasts
The forecast outlines specific snow timelines for various regions. It mentions Big Sky, the Wasatch, the Tetons, Colorado, Interior BC, and the Pacific Northwest, and provides details on when to expect moderate to heavy snow.
Pacific Northwest Focus
The Pacific Northwest and British Columbia are expected to see significant snow totals, especially in areas like central to northern Idaho and Northwest Montana.
Short Term Drier Weather
A period of warmer, drier weather is expected for much of the Southwest after this weather pattern concludes. High pressure will settle over California, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico and Arizona.
