Summary

- Friday looks mainly dry during the day as the next storm approaches, Some light showers possible during the late afternoon along the crest. Snow levels starting around 7,500 feet lower to 7,000 by evening. Ridgetop wind gusts increasing to 50+ mph. - The brunt of the storm pushes in later Friday night into Saturday, with lighter snow showers Saturday night. Snow levels start around 7,000 feet falling to 6,500 feet by Saturday morning, and 6,000 feet by Saturday evening. Ridgetop wind gusts increasing to 80+ mph likely affecting upper mountain lift operations. We could see 1-2 feet of snow on the mountains above 7,000 feet by Sunday morning, and 4-12 inches at lake level. - A cold system dropping down from the north on Sunday keeps the snow showers going. Heavier snowfall expected again Sunday night into Monday, with snow showers lasting into Tuesday. Snow levels continue to fall, dropping to 5,500 feet Sunday, 4,500 feet Monday, and 2,500 feet Tuesday. Ridgetop winds could increase to 100 mph by Sunday night and stay strong through Monday. We could see an additional 3-5 feet of snow on the mountains by Tuesday evening, and 1-3 feet at lake level. - We stay in a cold pattern Tuesday through the end of next week. It looks dry through the end of the week. We may see storms return the week of the 11th.

Short Term Forecast