Next Storm System

Tomer’s Take: The main storm system of the period is 2/13-2/15 with colder air and widespread heavy snow. A 2nd storm system hits on/about 2/18 with contribution from the northern and southern jets.

Current Setup

Infrared satellite shows three different areas of low pressure lined-up. The first low is small and will dive straight south through the Sierra then turn into a southern track low.

The 2nd low is the main low of the period 2/13-2/15.

The 3rd low hits the west after 2/18.

Forecast Pattern

Forecast jet stream valid 2/19. The 2/18 storm system is evident with a big dip in a powerful jet stream. You’ll have a combination of a southern track low + energy spilling south from the northern branch.

Forecast Timing

Forecast radar/satellite valid 2/10-2/15.

Wolf Creek Pass

2/13: 4″

2/14: 12″

2/15: 16″

Taos

2/13: 6″

2/14: 2″

2/15: 14″

Forecast Totals

Forecast snow totals (inches) valid 2/10-2/12.

Forecast snow totals (inches) valid 2/13-2/19.

Forecast snow totals (inches) valid 2/10-2/19.

Southern Colorado:

Forecast snow totals (inches) valid 2/10-2/19.