Recent Snowfall

The five-day period from Wednesday morning, December 23rd through Sunday morning, December 27th was active from coast to coast with areas in the West, Upper Midwest, and East all picking up heavy snow totals. The Northeast dealt with rain issues around Christmas, while areas in the Mid-Atlantic and Central/Southern Appalachians saw a good round of snow on Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning.

The West was favored over the weekend with heavy snow falling across many mountain ranges on the 25th and 26th. Areas that received the heaviest snow totals over the 5-day period ending on Sunday morning, December 27th included Jackson Hole (WY), Alyeska (AK), Alta (UT), Grand Targhee (WY), and Snowbird (UT). Check out our 5-Day Powder Finder which updates daily with the deepest reports. 

Forecast for Mon, Dec 28 – Tue, Dec 29

A storm will move across the Sierras and Southern Rockies from Monday through early Tuesday with the heaviest totals expected in Southern California, Southern Utah, and Southwest Colorado. A weak storm will result in light snow showers in the Northeast on Monday and Tuesday as well, with possible rain issues for lower elevation areas. 

Forecast for Wed, Dec 30 – Thu, Dec 31

The next storm will bring heavy snow to the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday and Thursday with the BC Coast Range, Washington & Oregon Cascades, and Northern Idaho being favored for the deepest totals. A storm will also swing across the Upper Midwest on Wednesday and Northeast on Thursday, with the general trend being a transition from snow to rain for many areas.

Forecast for Fri, Jan 1 – Sat, Jan 2

The New Year will kick off with another strong storm arriving in the Northwest, with heavy snow expected across British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon on Friday and Saturday. A warm system in the East will result in a rain event on Friday and early Saturday, with possibly some snow showers developing on the back end of the storm later Saturday. 

Outlook for Sun, Jan 3 – Thu, Jan 7

The West will remain active during this period with the Pacific Northwest, Western Canada, and Northern Rockies expected to be the most favored regions for heavy snow. However, the Sierras and Central/Southern Rockies should see some storms during this timeframe as well. 

Thanks so much for reading! Check back for my next post on Wednesday, December 30th.

ALAN SMITH

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