Deep Snow Totals over the Past 10 Days:

Now that we're heading into a relative lull in the pattern across the Lower 48, let's take a look at some of the impressive snow totals recorded over the previous 10 days.

Believe it or not, Jay Peak, Vermont is the big winner in North America with 56 inches received from January 22-31. New England has seen a major boost in snowfall recently after a slow start to the season. 

A major storm cycle also impacted the Northern and Central Rockies late last week, favoring parts of Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado. Jackson Hole recorded its deepest two-day snowfall total ever with 41 inches of snow at its upper mountain Rendezvous Bowl Plot on January 27th-28th.

Meanwhile, Steamboat received new snow on 9 out of the last 10 days in January for a total of 53 inches at mid-mountain. I just so happened to be in Steamboat last week and can attest to how good the conditions have been. I had an amazing time exploring the mountain and skiing multiple powder days. 

Forecast for Wed, Feb 1 – Thu, Feb 2:

Two storms will impact British Columbia during this period with the deepest totals expected for northern areas such as Shames Mountain and Powder King while Revelstoke should also pick up some decent totals.

Across the East, a weak storm will bring light snow to the Mid-Atlantic Region on Wednesday, including ski resorts in West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. Further north, the lake effect snow machine will kick back in across Michigan, Ontario, and Western New York with the heaviest snow expected on Thursday.

Forecast for Fri, Feb 3 – Sat, Feb 4:

Another storm will impact BC during this period with moderate snowfall extending southward into the Washington Cascades. Lighter snow can be expected further south into Oregon and Northern California. The storm will weaken as it moves inland with light snow for the Northern U.S. Rockies.

An arctic cold front will move across New England with a band of light snow moving across New England and NY/PA followed by frigid temperatures on Saturday. Lake effect snow showers will also continue across the Great Lakes region.

Forecast for Sun, Feb 5 – Mon, Feb 6:

A stronger storm cycle is expected to impact a large portion of the West during this period with heavy snow possible across the Alaska/BC Coast Ranges, Cascades, and Sierra, while the Rockies could also see moderate to locally heavy snow.

Another weak storm will clip Upstate New York and New England during this period with light snow expected.

Outlook for Tue, Feb 7 – Sat, Feb 11:

The storm track will favor the Pacific Northwest and far Northern Rockies during this period with multiple rounds of snow possible. The Central/Southern Rockies will not be as favored but could still receive snow at some point. 

A significant warm-up will occur across the East during this period following the weekend cold blast. An active pattern is expected to continue across the Great Lakes and New England, but rain or mixed precipitation may be a factor at times with above-average warmth. 

Thanks so much for reading! Next update on Friday (Feb 3).

ALAN SMITH

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