Snow (finally) for the West this week

2-3 different storm systems are lined-up for the Intermountain West through 12/11. The first storm system will lose strength battling the bulletproof area of high pressure. But, this greases the atmospheric skids for the final two storm systems. Notice the dipping storm track over Hawaii on this infrared satellite image. This is the pattern change headed for the West.

Snow Forecast

• First storm system delivers light to moderate accumulations as it sets the storm track.
• 2nd storm system is minor with light snow accumulations.
• 3rd storm system is the main event. It’s also colder, which will help with snow efficiency and generation.

I put together an in-depth forecast video:

My snow forecast is broken down into two timeframes.

Totals between 12/5-12/8:

Totals between 12/9-12/12:

Side Note:

My friend Cole (who’s also into the outdoors) put together this great Blog post and podcast after interviewing me. We talk about meteorology, my background, my professional work with mountaineerning and skiing teams around the world, television, 14ers, Kelso Ridge, and the changing landscape of Colorado.

Please give it a look and listen!