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“Moist flow 2/25 PNW/BC/C+N ID/NW MT then drier 2/26-2/27. Pattern change for CA/CO/UT/NM starts on/after 3/2.
Snow Timeline:
Big Sky: 2/25-AM 2/26(L/M), 3/3-3/4(L)
Wasatch: AM 2/25(L), PM 3/2-3/4(M/H)
Tetons: 2/25(L), 3/4(L)
Colorado: 2/25(L), 3/2-3/5(H)
Interior BC: 2/25(L), 2/27(L)
PNW: 2/25(H), 2/27(L)
Tahoe: 3/2(L/M)
Northeast: PM 2/25(L), 2/27-3/1(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.
Short-Term Forecast
The next few days will bring drier conditions to many areas. High pressure will dominate, leading to warmer temperatures before a pattern shift.
Extended Forecast (Starting March 2)
Things are about to get interesting in the West. A significant pattern change is expected, with two storm systems off the Pacific set to impact California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. The first storm will break down the high-pressure ridge, and the second will pull in colder air and bring better chances of snow.
Snow Timeline Highlights
Keep an eye on the period from March 2 through 5 for potential snowfall. Tahoe could see light to moderate accumulations around March 2. Colorado will initially see light snow before the bigger storm arrives.
Jet Stream Analysis
The video analyzes the jet stream, highlighting a shift in the pattern. An initial cutoff low will bring warmth before a stronger storm digs in, pulling colder air from the north.
Key Takeaways
While the immediate forecast is relatively quiet, skiers and snowboarders in the Western US should pay attention to the period starting March 2 for a potentially significant pattern change bringing snow. The Pacific Northwest will see the most immediate precipitation.
