Snow forecast through 3/19

Tomer’s Take: The current atmospheric river (AR) continues through 3/11 then fades. The 2nd moderate to strong intensity AR surge occurs 3/13-3/15. Beyond 3/15 there is one additional storm systems but it’s not AR related.

Current Setup

Water vapor satellite shows the Pineapple Express.

Tahoe Rain/Snow Line

3/10: Up to 7,400′

3/11: Up to 6,900′

3/12: Up to 7,100′

3/13: Up to 7,100′

3/14: Up to 7,900′

3/15: Up to 6,800′

Forecast Pattern

Forecast jet stream valid 3/19. An area of low pressure is sliding across the Intermountain West.

Forecast AR

Below is the ECMWF Integrated Vapor Transport (IVT) for the next 7-10 days.

Forecast Timing

Forecast radar/satellite 3/10-3/15.

Forecast Totals

3/10-3/12:

3/13-3/19:

3/10-3/19 Grand Totals:

3/10-3/19 Grand Totals:

3/10-3/19:

VT/NH/ME Key Snow Dates:

3/13: Late 1″

3/14: 9″

3/15: 1″

3/19: 7″