Tomer’s Take: A three storm combo remains in my forecast through 12/12 with heavy grand totals across the West. A forth storm system is possible on 12/13-12/14. Snow is also falling in Colorado where it’s just getting started. A 3.5 day prolonged period of focused snow is in my forecast with over a foot for […]
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Three storm systems lined-up through 12/12
Tomer’s Take: Three different storm systems are lined-up through 12/12 with big totals for most of the West. My forecast video including snow plume for Vail Mountain/Vail Pass: Forecast Timing Forecast radar and satellite valid 12/4-12/9. Forecast Totals Forecast snow totals (inches) valid 12/4-12/7. Forecast snow totals (inches) valid 12/8-12/12.
Pattern through 12/12
Tomer’s Take: One more storm system is lined-up for CA and the West before the pattern shifts after 12/8. Current Setup Infrared satellite shows two storm systems lined-up. The first low delivers heavy snow accumulation to CA and the interior. The 2nd low hits further north and then might wash-out at the expense of a […]
Storm #2: Adjusting the forecast totals
Tomer’s Take: Storm #1 continues to drop heavy snow accumulation and strong wind gusts. Storm #2 delivers heavy snow 12/3-12/7 in many of the same locations. Overall, I decreased many of my forecast totals after observing how storm #1 unfolded. Some forecast totals in CO increase. Snow accumulation continues across WY, UT, CO. Overall totals […]
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. Current Setup Infrared satellite shows the big low hitting CA. Storm #2 is right on its heels over […]
Two storm combo with big totals through 12/7
Tomer’s Take: A two-storm combo delivers feet of snow to many Western mountain zones through 12/7. Current Setup Infrared satellite shows storm #2 and storm #3 lined-up. The southern jet branch also gets involved in the AR. Forecast Pattern through 12/7 Storm #1 hits the Sierra hard with a powerful N+S jet combo and weak […]
Two more storm systems for the West
Tomer’s Take: Storm #1 is sliding through Colorado with two additional storm systems lined-up through 12/6. Jackson Hole, WY is reporting a 16″ storm total. Alta, UT is reporting 16″ in 24 hours. This is in-line with my forecasts. Brighton, UT is reporting 8″ in 24 hours. Here’s the view: Vail is reporting 9″ in […]
Major totals for the West with three storm combo
Tomer’s Take: Three different storm systems are lined-up for the West through 12/6 with major grand totals. Jackson Hole is already reporting a foot of new snow in the last 24 hours. This is only storm #1. Current Setup Infrared satellite shows a crowded Pacific with low pressure systems lined-up and southern jet branch involvement. […]
Big snow totals for the West
Tomer’s Take: 2-3 different storm systems are lined-up for the West through 12/6. Current Setup Visible/Infrared satellite shows a parade of storm systems lined-up including an active southern jet branch. Pattern Forecast The first storm system only brushes CA but nails UT, WY, CO with moderate to heavy snow accumulation, wind, and much colder air. […]
Three storm combo for West and big totals
Tomer’s Take: The pattern is about to turn a lot more active for the West with three different storm systems lined-up through 12/3. Current Setup Visible satellite shows a crowded storm track with several low pressure systems lined-up in the Pacific. The southern branch of the jet stream is also active. Western Jet Stream Storm […]