The first week of November delivers three storm systems across the Intermountain West. I’m forecasting minor snow amounts on the highest peaks except for the PNW and Mount Rainier where the storm track is more favorable. Here’s my snow forecast, click to enlarge: The third storm of the group generates strong wind across the West […]
Category: Forecasting
Mountain Weather update 10/31
There are a few storm systems lined-up into the Pacific Ocean targeting the first week of November. Each will follow a similar storm track into the PNW then into the intermountain West. Each front delivers light to moderate snow amounts to the WY, CO, MT, and UT. Unfortunately, the storm track does not favor California. […]
Saturday update 10/30
I enjoyed a sunny morning workout in the Foothills of Colorado. Look at that view! Wind was noticeable but it’s stronger in the high mountains above treeline 25-50mph thanks to an approaching cold front. We saw our first skier caught and carried by a small avalanche on Loveland Pass on Friday 10/29/2021. Wind loading has […]
November Forecast: Loveland Ski Area
Loveland Ski Area officially opens on Saturday, October 30. I took a thorough look at the pattern for November and it looks snowy at Loveland Ski Area. Let me expand on my temperature forecast. For perspective, here are the average highs and lows (roughly) at the base. Average high November 1: 40° Average high November […]
Mountain Weather update 10/28
The next storm system is moving into the Pacific Northwest. It then hits the Intermountain West between Saturday and Monday. It appears minor for most ski areas. There is a second storm storm system behind the first one. It moves into California on November 1 and then spreads snow into the interior Rockies thereafter. It […]
Guest Post: Skiing and climbing on Broad Peak, Pakistan June 14-August 7, 2021
This guest post was written by Sarah Strattan. This past summer I ventured to the Karakoram mountains in northern Pakistan, which many argue to be the steepest and most rugged mountains on Earth. My goal was to be the first woman to ski from the summit of Broad Peak, the 12th highest mountain in the […]
Tuesday roundup 10/26
2-3 feet of snow fell at Tahoe ski areas. Impressive photos from Heavenly: This is from the primary impulse associated with the atmospheric river (AR). It’s now moving east through Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado with moderate to heavy snow accumulation at ski areas. The snow stake at Snowbird, UT shows about on 10″ of new […]
Mountain snow forecast next few days
The atmospheric river (AR) dislodges tonight and then moves into the interior Rockies with snow for UT, ID, WY, and CO. On the north side, the main low pressure hitting the Pacific Northwest actually tied for the lowest atmospheric pressure reading on record for that region at 943mb. Significant totals are possible in the Wasatch […]
Mountain weather update 10/24
The first atmospheric river (AR) of the season is underway in California and snow levels are (finally) dropping to about 6,000ft by tonight into Monday morning. The Tahoe ski areas get it first then Mammoth by tonight. Overall precipitation totals will push 500% of normal from a single event. This is the largest impulse associated […]
Snow forecast next 7 days across the West
The Pineapple Express will drive snow chances across the West for the next 7 days sending two different storm systems inland. Notice the bright yellow/green ribbons from Hawaii to the West Coast. Here’s what i’m thinking for snowfall next 7-8 days, click graphic to enlarge: Let’s talk the rain/snow line in Tahoe. Whenever you deal […]