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Conditions

• New Snow (Mid Mountain snow stake)
  • 13” Tuesday 500am to Wednesday 500am (24 hours)
  • 13” Tuesday 500pm to Wednesday 500am (12 hours)

• New Snow (Summit snow stake)
  • 7” Tuesday 500am to Wednesday 500am (24 hours)
  • 7” Tuesday 500pm to Wednesday 500am (12 hours)

• Last Snowfall
  • 7-13” Tuesday Night (Feb 11-12)

• Snowpack
  • 95% of the 30-year median

• Terrain
  • 22 of 23 lifts
  • 182 of 184 trails

Wednesday

On Tuesday night, the storm delivered 13 inches at mid-mountain and 7 inches at the summit.

In yesterday's forecast, I mentioned that the storm has more upside potential than downside potential, and I am glad that the upside potential was realized!

Also, if the snow stake cams are correct and the mid-mountain received 13 inches and the summit received 7 inches, this discrepancy (with a lot more snow at mid-mountain) is likely because temperatures at the summit were colder than the ideal temperature for snowflake creation, while at mid-mountain, temperatures were warmer and in the correct zone for snowflake creation (about 0-10°F). It's fun to (try to) figure out the science behind the powder! 

On Wednesday, enjoy the powder in the morning, and dress warmly as temperatures will be close to 0°F and snow showers with minimal accumulation could stick around for most of the day.

Thursday

Thursday should be dry and partly sunny with a high temperature of around 20°F.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

A strong storm with a LOT of moisture will bring snow from Thursday night to Saturday night.

On Thursday night and Friday, there will be a lot of moisture, but the wind direction will not be favorable, so snow totals could be moderate with 4-8 inches of accumulation. There should be some softening and deepening snow by Friday midday and afternoon. Also, temperatures will be warm, so snow quality could be thicker than normal.

On Friday night, Saturday, and Saturday night, the wind direction will be favorable, so snow totals could be higher, with another 6-12 inches of accumulation. Temperatures will cool, so the snow quality should be fluffier.

It is possible/likely that snow will linger past the last chair on Saturday afternoon and continue through Saturday at midnight, so Sunday morning could be soft/deep/fluffy if things come together just right. 

To recap, I think Friday starts with new snow and gets deeper through the day, Saturday also starts with new snow and gets deeper through the day, and with some luck, Sunday morning could also be powdery.

Sunday

Other than the potential for powder on Sunday morning due to new snow from Saturday night, Sunday should be dry with a high temperature in the low 20s.

Monday & Tuesday

A storm will bring snow from Sunday night through Tuesday and there will likely be powder on Monday and Tuesday, with a chance that snow lingers into Wednesday morning. 

Longer Range

Another storm is possible around Friday, February 21 to Saturday, February 22, and then yet another storm could bring snow around Wednesday, February 26.

Tap below to see our forecasts:

• Steamboat Resort (9,500 ft)
• Buffalo Pass (10,200 ft)
• Rabbit Ears Pass (9,500 ft)
• Town of Hayden (6,400 ft)

My next update will be on Thursday morning. 

Thanks for reading!

JOEL GRATZ
Meteorologist at OpenSnow.com