Daily Snow Stake
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Colorado
We will have a mix of clouds and sun today, warm temperatures with highs in the low to mid 30s with moderate winds 10-20 mph, for the central and northern mountains and strong winds around the Divide, between 40-50 mph with 60 mph gusts.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers tonight with temperatures in the low to mid 20’s. Expect 1-3 to 2-4 overnight for central and northern mountains with heavier amounts in the San Juns, between 4-8 inches.
Wednesday
Snow continues with moderate to strong winds between 15-25 mph, gusts as high as 50 along the divide.
Wednesday Night
Storm should exit between 9 and midnight from west to east.
Utah
Today
Here we go, heavy snow throughout the day with high temperatures in the mid 20’s. Expect strong winds 20-25 with 35 mph gusts. Wind chills will be in the single digits. Bring your clear goggles.
Tonight
Heavy snow! It will be deep for first chair Wednesday.
Wednesday
Another “ride the storm” day as the snow continues. Moderate to strong winds expected. Wednesday night the storm will exit with the next system coming in Thursday night.
Below is the 7-day GFS totals for Utah
PNW
Heavy snow throughout the day with some breaks in between waves. Temperatures in the mid 20’s with strong winds 25-30 with 40 mph gusts. Snow continues overnight with the deepest totals for the Oregon resorts.
Wednesday
Storm exits in the early morning, along with the strong winds. Temperatures will be in the teens with winds in the 10-15 mph range.
Lake Tahoe
Winter Storm Warnings begin at 10 am. The storm is running a little later than the models predicted yesterday. The first wave is expected to move in around 3 o’clock, with strong winds as the front arrives. Expect winds to be in the 25-30 mph range with upper mountain gust in the 50’s. Temperatures will start out warm but will fall throughout the day and settle in the single digits overnight.
Wednesday
Snow continues with some breaks in between waves. Temperatures will rebound to the lower 20’s with light winds for Tahoe, in the 10-15 mph with occasional 25 mph gusts.
Wednesday Night
The strongest part of the second wave moves in late afternoon. Cold temperatures will be in place for the overnight with temps in the single digits.
Thursday
Snow continues throughout the day. Temperatures around 20 with strong winds 20-25 mph with 50 mph gusts.
Lake Tahoe 7-Day GFS Snow Totals
I’ll be in Alta Wednesday
I will be in Alta for the storm, the 22nd-26th. I have heard from a couple members that will be there, I am looking forward to taking some laps with you (Steve S and Bill T). If you are going to be in the area let’s, get together for some runs and après.
Snow Concierge Free for Annual Members
This upcoming storm is one of the dates that I targeted for an Alta trip this year. If you would like to know when to plan a trip, or what the weather will be when you will be at a resort, try our Snow Concierge Service, it’s included with your annual subscription. Simply email me with your plans, or we can tell you where and when to go, using our forecasting expertise and the patent pending LRC model.
We have had over 50 people reach out to us this year, which is double the number, already, from last year. That’s why we are here. You can email anytime at Mike@FutureSnow.CO
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
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