Tomer’s Take
- I’m forecasting 3-4 different storm systems through Christmas for California’s High Sierra from Shasta to Tahoe to Mammoth.
- Two of the storm systems next week could have atmospheric river influence.
- I’m forecasting three different storm systems through Christmas for the Pacific Northwest.
- A storm system could hit the Intermountain West (ID, UT, WY, MT, CO) around Christmas (12/23-12/25).
Look at the active storm track over the Pacific Ocean.
Snow is falling across California’s High Sierra Thursday morning. Here’s the view at Mammoth Mountain.
If the atmospheric river (AR) does influence California’s storm systems next week then we could be looking at significant snow. The latest integrated vapor transport forecast does indicate weak to moderate AR intensity 12/20-12/22.
Wind
Wednesday delivered severe wind to Colorado. Gusts ranged from 60-112mph+. Looking ahead, my wind gust forecast is more reasonable on Colorado’s 14ers.
Snow Forecast
Let’s break my snow forecast down into two time-frames.
12/16-12/19:
12/20-12/25:
Drilling down, here’s my snow plume forecast for Mammoth Mountain, CA through Christmas.
For more analysis please watch my forecast video:
This is cool. I try to watch you in the mornings. I have a roofing company and I need to know what is going on with the weather. For the longest time when it comes to the weather. My brothers and I refer to the upcoming forecast as, “Tomer says. . .” Thank you.
Thanks, Jerry! Much appreciated. Let me know if you ever need any private forecasts. Chris
WB2 needs to be on YouTube TV! We cord cut a year ago to save money, but I really miss your weather forecast in the morning! Your the best and most accurate in the metro area!
Thanks, Cody! I know, I think we should be available on every streaming service but that’s above my pay grade. Chris
MVM, (most valuable Meteorologist)
Words I prefer not to hear:
1. Dome
2. High Pressure
3. Bullet Proof
Words I prefer:
1. Multi-system pattern
2. Atmospheric rivers
3. Plume
4. Measured in feet.
Keep up the great work !
Thanks, Randall! I agree! Chris