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By Powderchaser Steve, Forecaster Posted 1 year ago February 6, 2023

Quick Update-Sierra and Rockies grab a final push of pow.

Summary

21 inches has fallen over the Crest of the Sierra range as of 9 PM Sunday. Another cold front will kick off additional snow showers for the Northern Rockies Sunday night to Monday

Update

Today was an early start for the chase team with 1st chair at KT 22 at Palisades.  A bit less snow fell Saturday night than forecasted (11 inches) with powder cranking Saturday night until midnight. The warm front produced dense snow followed by 2-3 hours of lighter density. Total snowfall as of 8 PM Sunday is 21 inches. KT spun on time Sunday with heavy snow falling during the day. Conditions were great, with the exception of a bump factor that was not completely filled in (Another 10 inches Saturday night would have erased them). The last chair on Sunday might have been better than the 1st.  Look for outstanding conditions on Monday with new terrain opening that was closed at some ski areas in the Sierra Range on Sunday. The heavy snowfall rates that fell Sunday were high quality. 

Below: I'm lined up for 1st chair at KT 22 on Sunday morning at Palisades while it was dumping. 

Utah grabbed a quick shot of 6-9 inches at upper elevations of the Wasatch range on Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM.  Another band of snow moves in early Monday with a second cold front (Now departing the Sierra) for an additional 3-6 inches. It's a gamble if that occurs before the lifts open or just after. My guess is that by 5 AM you will start to see snow increase peaking for the rush hour commute Monday in the Salt Lake Valley. Storm totals in the Cottonwoods will likely exceed 11 inches (Combined Sunday and Monday morning totals). The Park City mountains will see an additional 2-4 with similar amounts in the Ogden area. NW flow might favor Powder Mountain and areas south including  LCC that could see 3-6 early Monday morning. It's not a big event, but any freshening on top of the 5-8 that fell Sunday will ride well. Models are not impressive but there is still some hope. 

The Tetons might see higher amounts with the models cranking out 5-7 additional inches by Monday morning. NW flow might land a surprise for Targhee. Get up early! 

Colorado generally sees 2-5 inches with an incoming wave from Sunday night to Monday. Steamboat will likely see slightly higher amounts. Look for snow to increase after midnight Sunday. An Outlier surprise is possible for the Boat or even Vail Pass (A bit less likely) on Monday morning. 

Looking out to next week, the PNW stays active with several 3-7 inch events, cold initially Monday, with a warm front Tuesday. Snow increases Tuesday with the warmer air (Snow levels at 3500 feet). A cold front arrives for late Tuesday to Wednesday with additional moderate snow (Better quality). Washington and areas of coastal and even inland BC seem favored (Western areas will see the highest amounts). Look for some decent totals in the Cascades next week (Northern areas of Washington might score 2 feet plus) that include northern Idaho by Tuesday/Wednesday. The system midweek in the Cascades takes a northern route through Idaho, areas of Montana, and eventually Colorado by Wednesday with what appears to be a moderate event. 

Below: Total snowfall from late Sunday to early Thursday favoring the PNW, Canada, and trickling through Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado by Tuesday or Wednesday. Interior BC could see a moderate event while Whistler grabs higher totals but warming on Tuesday followed by much colder temps for Wednesday (PNW). Possible Puget Sound Convergence zone (Stevens Pass or Alpental).  Mt Baker could end up a winner from Monday to Wednesday (12-25 inches) with snow levels near the base until cooling Wednesday. 

Enjoy the powder, everyone!  Follow the chase on Instagram @powderchasersteve 

it's a short forecast after a long drive back from the Sierra to Utah on Sunday. I'm tired and most likely can't ride on Monday (Headed to Alaska for the real job). Yes, I actually work while chasing powder. 

Powderchaser Steve - PCS 

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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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