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“Powder day 2/21 across CO’s Divide, Front Range high peaks! Pattern now shifts to favor the PNW/BC/C+N ID/NW MT 2/21-2/25. Rain/snow line concerns with warmer air moving in. Revelstoke could see rain/snow up to 4,500ft; Idaho up to 5,000ft.
Snow Timeline:
Big Sky: PM 2/23-2/24(L), 2/25(H)
Wasatch: PM 2/23(L), 2/25(L)
Tetons: 2/23-2/25(H)
Colorado: 2/24(L), 2/25(L)
Interior BC: 2/21-AM 2/25(H)
PNW: 2/21-2/25(H)
Tahoe: 2/23(L)
Northeast: 2/23(L), 2/25(L), 2/27(M)”
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.
Colorado
Colorado got some fresh powder! Winter Park received about a foot of new snow, with other areas in the Front Range and Continental Divide seeing 4-12 inches. The snowcat is out at Breckenridge, which got around 7 inches, making for a great powder day.
Pacific Northwest
The weather pattern is shifting towards the Pacific Northwest. A conveyor belt of moisture is heading towards Washington, British Columbia, and parts of Idaho and Montana, promising significant precipitation over the next 5-7 days. Be aware of potential rain-snow lines, especially at lower elevations.
Tetons
Get ready for heavy snow in the Tetons. A break in the weather pattern around February 23rd-25th will bring over a foot of new snow to Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee.
Utah
Enjoy the clear skies and recent snowfall in Utah. Alta and Snowbird are experiencing dry conditions with excellent visibility after the recent storm.
Wyoming
Snow is coming to Wyoming around the 23rd to the 25th. Expect increasing winds and, eventually, colder temperatures.
Long-Term Outlook
The long-term forecast shows high pressure building across the West. A potential storm system might develop in the Midwest and Northeast towards the end of the month.
Official Forecast Highlights
- Wasatch: Another 2-3 inches possible.
- Tetons: A foot to 16 inches expected.
- Colorado: Light accumulation of 1-4 inches.
- Pacific Northwest: Up to 3-4 feet possible, depending on elevation.
- Interior BC: 1-2 feet, with rain-snow line concerns.
