Summary

The Treasure State has seen some extremes as far as snowfall goes in the last 48 hours. From 18” at Lookout Pass to 10” at Whitefish to pretty much just a skiff at Big Sky and Bridger it’s been a tale of the affects of zonal flows being directed by the presence of the Continental Divide. Good news is that it’s snowing at Big Sky and Bridger right now and that it should continue to snow until around midnight Thursday at those places. Off and on snow showers stay in the forecast through Sunday for the Eastside. Westsiders will see continued snow showers until Saturday when an atmospheric river of subtropical moisture brings snow levels up to around 5000’ with 5-10” of wet snow above. Another wave hits Sunday with another dose of 5-10” (higher along the MT/ID border). Next week looks to carry on the unsettled weather on both sides of the Divide into the following weekend. Make sure to take a very special run tomorrow or this weekend for legendary ski filmmaker Warren Miller who passed away today. Warren had a very special connection to Montana with his place at Yellowstone Club at Big Sky. Warren's attitude to seize the day and make it happen is the true essence of the hardcore skier/rider culture we're all a part of. Make it happen and hopefully it's with some nice freshies! RIP Warren.

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