Active pattern through 2/24 for West

Tomer’s Take: An ABQ low is dropping heavy snow and colder air in CO and NM through 2/15. Then a Northwest Flow (NWF) develops on/around 2/19 followed by two additional storm systems, colder air, and big totals through 2/24.

22″ in 24 hours at Wolf Creek with more on the way.

7″ in 24 hours at Aspen Highlands.

13″ in 24 hours at Jackson Hole.

Season Totals so far:

Current Setup

Infrared satellite shows the ABQ low pressure and two additional storm systems lined-up in the Pacific. Strong jet involvement from both branches.

Forecast Pattern

Forecast jet stream valid 2/20. A NWF develops on 2/19 and then two additional storm systems are escorted in via both jet branches. This is a snowy, active, colder pattern.

Forecast Timing

Forecast radar/satellite 2/15-2/20.

Loveland Ski Area

Key snow dates:

2/15: 2″

2/19: 2″

2/20: 4″

2/21: 3″

2/22: 6″

2/23: 6″

2/24: 1″

Alta

Key snow dates:

2/20: 12″

2/21: 3″

2/22: 12″

2/23: 4″

2/24: 1″

Crested Butte

2/15: 6″

2/19: 1″

2/20: 12″

2/21: 2″

2/22: 12″

2/23: 2″

Forecast Totals

2/15-2/17:

2/18-2/24:

2/15-2/24.

Central + Northern Mountains of CO grand totals:

2/16-2/24:

The bulk of this snow occurs 2/22-2/23.

7 thoughts on “Active pattern through 2/24 for West”

  1. Jack

    Thanks Chris! Love the daily updates. Going to be at A-Basin this weekend. Will I catch any of the snow on Sunday/Monday? Also do you see the winds as being a concern? Thanks again!

    1. christomer Post author

      Hi Jack,
      A-Basin:
      SAT: Partly to mostly sunny, 15-30mph max gusts, -8F in the morning.
      SUN: 1-2 inches, wind increases, AM 40mph max gusts, PM 50mph.

      Chris

  2. Hunter

    20″ and counting in the northern end of the sangres @ 7600 elevation this morning. Much needed, first measurable snowfall of the season at this elevation. Appreciate the posts Chris!

  3. Randall

    and with that report, I’ll be booking my trip to Gunnison for next week. Maybe this is my chance to miss the toxic plume from East Plaestine flowing down the Ohio.

    For all the TOMER faithful, if you ask the MAN for specific info don’t forget to send the man a tip! I did and you should to. He does this with no ads and you should send him some appreciation.

    1. christomer Post author

      Thanks, Randall! Appreciate it. How bad is the fallout from the train accident/fire where you live?
      Next week in Gunnison brings a good chance for snow 2/21-2/23. Up the road in Crested Butte, I’m forecasting 1-2 feet 2/21-2/23.

      Chris

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