Chase Powder Daily Snow
By Powderchaser Steve, Forecaster Posted 7 years ago January 18, 2017
ATMOSPHERIC RIVER EVENT BRINGS 3 STORMS TO THE WEST WITH EACH EVENT DEEPER THROUGH TUESDAY
Summary
The struggle for those chasing powder today is warm air that is pushing into the Pacific Northwest bringing higher snow levels with some exceptions over the East and central Cascades (Stevens Pass) where temps are still cold and moderate snow is falling. Whistler is reporting 11-15 inches overnight at the summit with strong winds so the gamble is "what will open" up top. THe safe bet this week is to consider chasing to the Sierra, central Idaho, Wasatch, and 4 corners (AZ, NM, CO, UT) through Sunday. The strongest of the 3 storms (3's a charm) slams into the Sierra Sunday and takes a more northerly track over the Wasatch, grazing the Tetons, and may provide 9-15 inches for a good portion of Colorado early next week. Many areas of the 4 corners of AZ, NM, CO, UT will be the highest beneficiaries through Sunday.
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Powderchaser Steve
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Powderchaser Steve has over 45 years of experience chasing storms based on his weather and local knowledge of resorts on both the East and West Coasts. His snow intel will likely land him at the deepest resort and almost never missing "First Chair" in the process. Follow "The Chase" on OpenSnow to find out where the deepest snow may be falling.
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