Tuesday

Tuesday was dry, then on Tuesday night, the first part of the storm delivered 2 inches at mid-mountain and 4 inches at the summit.

Wednesday

On Wednesday, the storm will be getting organized and we could see anything from dry weather to a few inches of snow through early afternoon. Wednesday's high temperature will be in the 20s.

From Wednesday afternoon to Wednesday night, we should see a period of steadier snow with 3-8 inches of accumulation. 

Thursday

On Thursday, the storm will strengthen and bring a wind from the east. This is the worst wind direction for Steamboat as it usually means no snow and gusty conditions which can slow or close some lifts/gondolas. I expect that the main story on Thursday will be gusty winds. The high temperature will be in the 20s.

Friday to Wednesday

From Friday, March 15 to Wednesday, March 20, I expect dry weather and mostly sunny skies, though the current storm will linger to the southwest of Colorado and could push clouds and a snow shower up to the northern mountains. Daily high temperatures will be in the 30s.

Longer Range

All of the longer-range forecasts point toward snow returning, starting around Thursday, March 21, and continuing through the end of March. It's too soon to figure out the details of the upcoming snowfall, but at least it's good to see that the data is pointing toward more snow before the end of the month.

My next update will be Thursday morning.

Thanks for reading!

JOEL GRATZ
Meteorologist at OpenSnow.com

Snow conditions as of Wednesday morning

New snow mid-mountain (from the snow stake):
* 2” (24 hours Tuesday 500am to Wednesday 500am)
* 2” (Overnight Tuesday 500pm to Wednesday 500am)

New snow summit (from the snow stake):
* 4” (24 hours Tuesday 500am to Wednesday 500am)
* 4” (Overnight Tuesday 500pm to Wednesday 500am)

Last snowfall:
* 2” Tuesday Night (Mar 12-13)

Terrain
* 21 of 23 lifts
* 181 of 181 trails
* Latest update

Snowpack compared to the 30-year average:
* 112%