Summary

Significant snowfall fell in the previous 48 hours in the Tetons (15-20 inches) including areas of the northern Utah (12 Plus) extending from Park City into areas near Alta. In Colorado a wide area of 3-6 inches fell with up to 11 inches in many northern locations like Steamboat, Winter Park (9) and Eldora.  Front range mountains near Denver (Loveland and A Basin) also scored double digits. We forecasted higher amounts for mountains near Park City and the northern Wasatch specifically mentioning Powder Mountain.  Powder takes the win with 15 inches in the past 24 hours edging out the Cottonwood Canyons.  The next system is on tap for the West and East coasts that should bring a white XMAS to many resort towns. The focus on chases will include the southern Cascades of Washington, Tetons, northern tip of Utah, north central Colorado, and a good portion of New England.  Santa is going to be getting POW from West to East with faceshots along the way.

Short Term Forecast