If you're looking for snowy weather next week, the west is the place to be. Although the weather models have not figured out all the details, it is likely that one or two storms will move through the Pacific Northwest and the northern and central Rockies from late this weekend through the middle of next week.

The area of cooler colors over the western US shows the stormniess that will bring snow to many mountains by the middle of next week. Source: Meteostar

Total accumulation by next Thursday could be substantial, with 1-2 feet of snow for northern areas and perhaps 5-10 inches furthern south for mountains in Utah and Colorado.

Total snowfall forecast by the American GFS model from this weekend through Wednesday, November 6th. Source: WeatherBell.com

Check our Powder Finder, forecasts for each mountain, and our Daily Snow posts throughout the weekend for more details on the snow. Winter is coming!

JOEL GRATZ