Sunday

Sunday was another classic spring day with sunny skies and high temperatures in the 40s to low 50s.

Monday

Monday will be the last warm and sunny day in our spring-weather streak, and the high temperature will be in the upper 30s to low 40s.

After midday, we'll transition to somewhat cloudier and showery weather as the next storm approaches from the west.

Monday Night & Tuesday

The storm will cross Colorado on Monday night, and it will strengthen to the east of Colorado on Tuesday morning.

For snow accumulations, I continue to think that 5-10 inches is a reasonable forecast. Some of the snow will fall by Tuesday morning's 500 am report, and more snow will fall between 500 am and midday, so conditions could be a little deeper than what you see on the report.

Because we'll likely receive around or fewer than 10 inches of new snow, we'll still be able to feel the crunchy base, and the best conditions should be on lower-angle and recently groomed slopes. The snow quality should be moderate - not too fluffy and not overly thick - so Tuesday morning could be surfy and soft and fun.

One caveat - with a strengthening storm and a favorable northwest wind, there is a chance for an upside surprise and we could reach 10-15+ inches of snow. Many of the higher-resolution models are showing the chance for these higher totals, and if there is anywhere in Colorado that is most likely to see double-digit accumulations, it should be around the northern continental divide, including the Winter Park area.

By Tuesday afternoon, the snow will end, the sun could make an appearance, and the high temperature will rise into the low 30s.

Longer Range

Wednesday should be dry, then from Thursday to Saturday, there will be a mix of dry weather and some showers with high temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s.

Then Sunday, closing day for the Winter Park side, should be at least partly sunny with likely dry weather and a high temperature in the 40s.

My next update will be Tuesday morning.

Thanks for reading!

JOEL GRATZ
Meteorologist at OpenSnow.com

Snow conditions as of Monday morning

New snow mid-mountain:
* 0” (24 hours Sunday 500am to Monday 500am)
* 0” (Overnight Sunday 500pm to Monday 500am)

Last snowfall:
* 0.5” Tuesday Night (April 9-10)

Terrain
* 15 of 24 lifts
* 127 of 171 trails
* Latest update

Snowpack compared to the 30-year average:
* 104%