Snow forecast next 8 days

Tomer’s Take: The first of two storm systems is currently hitting the Sierra then ID, MT, WY, UT, CO. Storm #2 hits the same areas 12/3-12/5 with heavy snow accumulation. Grand totals will be measured in feet.

• Storm #1 delivers 40-80mph wind gusts to UT, WY, and CO.
• Looking down the road, the jet flow remains active through 12/10.

Current Setup

Infrared satellite shows the big low hitting CA. Storm #2 is right on its heels over the Pacific.

Forecast Pattern

Storm #1 + Storm #2 both follow a powerful stream combination.

Forecast jet stream valid 12/2.

Forecast jet stream valid 12/7.

Forecast jet stream valid 12/10. The flow remains active.

Wind Gust Forecast: Storm #1

MPH	12/1	12/2	12/3
Capitol Peak	50	70	30
Longs Peak	60	60	45
Kings Peak	55	45	30
Wheeler Peak	45	65	40

Forecast Timing

Forecast radar and satellite valid 12/1-12/6.

Forecast Totals

The combined the totals from storm #1 + storm #2 are impressive. For example:

• Alta, UT: 24″ + 24″ = 48″ grand total by 12/7.
• Jackson Hole, WY: 20″ + 17″ = 37″ grand total by 12/7.
• Heavenly, CA: 37″ + 17″ = 54″ grand total by 12/7.

Storm #1.

Forecast snow totals (inches) valid 12/1-12/3.

Storm #2.

Forecast snow totals (inches) valid 12/4-12/7.

My forecast video 12/1: