Two storm systems through 4/29

Tomer’s Take: Snow accumulation continues across PNW/BC/MT/ID/WY/UT/CO. Two additional storm systems will push season totals further into all-time record territory.

Projected Melt-Out

50th Percentile Projection:

Schofield Pass, CO: June 20 (Dust layer could accelerate)

Red Mountain Pass, CO: June 12 (Dust layer could accelerate)

Forecast Freezing Level

Wasatch, Maximum/Minimum:

4/20: 6100’/5100′

4/21: 7700’/6600′

4/22: 7700’/6600′

4/23: 10500’/8900′

4/24: 9800’/9500′

4/25: 7700’/6400′

Colorado’s Central Mountain Zone, Maximum /Minimum:

4/20: 6100’/3800′

4/21: 8000’/5300′

4/22: 9400’/7100′

4/23: 11000’/8700′

4/24: 10700’/9200′

4/25: 10000’/8200′

Forecast Pattern

Forecast jet stream valid 4/29. Small high pressure ridging over Intermountain West with an area of low pressure off the West Coast.

Forecast Timing

Forecast radar/satellite valid 4/20-4/25.

Forecast Totals

4/20-4/22:

4/23-4/29: