Posted March 11, 6:07 am PT 7:07 an MT
Daily Snow Stake
GFS Surface Map
All Snow High Res HRRR
Forecast Summary
Light snow today in the Pacific Northwest, and another wave of snow is expected to move in tomorrow morning, bringing another round of 3-5 inches of snow for the higher elevation resorts. Snow levels are expected to rise to about 5500 feet during the day on Sunday. Temperatures today will be in the upper 20’s for the northern Cascades and low 30’s in the southern Cascades.
In Lake Tahoe, heavy snow is expected to continue throughout the day until Sunday night, where 2-4 feet of snow is expected along the crest. Temperatures at Lake are a little colder, with highs around 30 at 5200 feet, and ridgetop temperatures in the mid 20’s. The winds will be moderate, 20-25 mph winds and 40 mph gusts, and ridgetop gusts in the 50’s. Sunday will be nearly a carbon copy of today. Try explaining carbon copy to the younger generation.
Moving on to Utah, we have a break in the action today after a few lingering showers this morning. The sun is expected to make an appearance in the afternoon, but temperatures will still be cold, around 25 degrees with wind chills in the single digits. The next wave arrives Sunday. There is not a lot of moisture with it, but a good refresh of 3-5 inches is expected.
Heavy powder day for Colorado, with several resorts over 10 inches of wet snow. Colder lighter snow can be found along the divide with both A-Basin and Loveland coming in with double digit numbers.
Expect heavy snow throughout the day today with warm temperatures this afternoon. I don’t expect any rain at base level, but I can’t rule it out. High temperatures will be around 35, with morning temps in the mid 20’s, with colder temps for the higher elevation resorts. There will be a lull in between waves tonight, then the next system moves in tomorrow bringing another round of snow throughout the day.
Forecast
Surface Wind and Upper Ridgetop Wing
Lake Tahoe
Today
Heavy snow today with Winter Storm Warnings in effect through tomorrow. Temperatures dropping to near freezing at lake level, along with the wind. Wind speeds will be more manageable today with 30-40 mph winds with gusts around 40 mph at lake level. Ridgetop winds still in the upper around 50.
Tomorrow
Rince and repeat.
Monday
The intensity of the storm is expected to be much lower, with winds between 20-25 mph with gusts around 30. Ridgetop gusts in the low 50’s. Snow continues through the night and likely will continue through mid week.
Utah
Today
Snow will exit this morning around 10 am and skies will clear this afternoon. Temperatures in the mid 20’s at base level with cold windchills in the single digits. Winds will be light, between 10-15 mph with ridgetop wind gust in the 30’s.
Tomorrow
The next system moves in early in the morning. There is not a lot of moisture with this system, but it will be a nice refresh. Temperatures will be slightly warmer Sunday with highs around 30 at base level. Winds will be light from the west between 5-10 mph.
Colorado
Surface Wind
Today
Expect heavy snow throughout the day today with warm temperatures this afternoon. The heaviest snow will be near the central and southern mountains, but all resorts will see snow today. Moderate to strong winds between 20-25 mph with gusts near 40 mph. Ridgetop gusts will likely be in the low 50’s, so that could affect some upper mountain chairlifts and rope tows.
Tonight
A break in the action between systems tonight. Scattered snow showers with a couple of inches possible.
Tomorrow
The next wave arrives with modest totals expected. Temperatures continue to be warm for most resorts, with the exception of the higher elevations along the divide. Winds will be better but still moderate with gusts around 30 mph.
Next System Wednesday
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Long-Range Prediction Chart
We are on storms 60-64 that will occur this week. Presently, we are in a lull with the strength of the storm systems, but that is predicted to energize in the coming days. We are seeing this energy on the models, around storm 64, for Lake Tahoe, with the aforementioned AR that is setting up now.
Colorado, Utah and Pacific Northwest Calendars
Forecasted Areas
Pacific Northwest Cascade Mountains
Crystal Mountain, Mount Hood Meadows, Timberline, 49 Degrees North, Bachelor, Mt Baker,
Lake Tahoe Sierra Mountains
Heavenly, Palisades Tahoe, Kirkwood, Dodge Ridge, Donner Ski Ranch
Utah Wasatch Mountains
Alta, Park City, Deer Valley, Brighton, Snowbird, Brian Head
Colorado Rocky Mountains
Aspen, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass, Vail, Beaver Creek, Winter Park, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Powderhorn, Ski Cooper, Telluride, Crested Butte, Silverton, Wolf Creek, Eldora, Loveland
