Jan 2, 2025
Daily Snow Stakes
Snowfall Totals Last 9 Days (select resorts by region)
GFS thru Jan 14th
This model run displays all precipitation by type.
GFS 24 hr Snowfall thru Jan 14
This model run shows snowfall over a 24-hour period.
Euro and GFS Total Snow thru Jan 10th (click/animate)
This model shows total accumulation from each system throughout the period selected.
Short Range Snowfall Totals
These are probabilistic snowfall charts from the National Weather Service.
PNW
Scattered snow showers today in the Pacific northwest with minor totals expected for Washington resorts, on the south side of the Cascades snow levels rising late today so if you’re going to ride, todays the day because tomorrow will be dicey. Snow levels tomorrow will be around 6400′ lowering in the afternoon, but not before some freezing rain–squeegees engaged. Friday, the storm moves into the northern Cascades, probably around noon, and drop 4-8 at Crystal, Snoqualmie, and Baker.
In the southern Cascades, Friday afternoon or evening is when the next wave moves in and we should be good for first chair Sat morning–likely 6-10 for Mt Hood, Mt Bachelor.
Utah
Storm continues this morning and will be wrapped up by 10 am with another 1-3 for most resorts. Alta has reported 7 this morning and Deer Valley and Snowbasin reported 5. Next storm moves in Friday night thru Saturday night. Expected totals should be in the 6-10 range for the usual suspects.
Colorado
Snow continues today with another 2-4 likely for Vail/Beaver Creek, Steamboat, Winter Park. The highest totals today should be along the divide, as Eldora came in at a surprising 10″ this morning. You can see the IR light up around the upper middle part of the map. You can see an oval lake (Lake Granby), Eldora is just below and slightly to the right. Expect another 4-8 for the Divide resorts today, before the system moves out this afternoon. Next storm hits Saturday.
Snowpack Update
Percent of Median
Westwide Snotel
Water Year to Date and Snow Water Equivalent (SWE)
Long Range Forecast Predictions
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