Deep Snow Totals for the Wasatch:

A barrage of storms have slammed Utah's Wasatch Range over the past two weeks and skiing conditions have improved significantly in this region, as well as for much of the West. Alta Ski Area received 55 inches in 5 days (January 14-18), 98 inches in 10 days (January 9-18), and for the month of January is up to 125 inches as of January 18. It's been all smiles on the slopes this week! 

Forecast for Fri (Jan 19) to Sat (Jan 20):

A weak storm will bring moderate snow to the Sierra Nevada Range and Tahoe, while a somewhat stronger but warmer storm will impact the Northwest. Snow levels will begin to rise across the Cascades and BC Coast Range as a result. 

A reinforcing shot of cold air will move into the East and a storm will bring moderate snow accumulations to the Mid-Atlantic with the deepest snow totals favoring West Virginia. Check out the Mid-Atlantic Daily Snow for more details on this event.

Forecast for Sun (Jan 21) to Mon (Jan 22):

A split flow storm track will develop across the West with storms tracking across the Southwest and the Northwest and weakening as they move inland. The Sierra Nevada Range including Tahoe will see the deepest snow totals on Sunday-Monday, though temperatures will be on the warmer side. 

Check out the Tahoe Daily Snow for more details.

The Northwest will also see warmer/weaker storms with snow levels becoming an issue at times across the Cascades and BC Coast Range. Across the Rockies, snowfall will be lighter but many areas will see consistent refills at least. 

Forecast for Tue (Jan 23) to Wed (Jan 24):

A split flow storm track will continue with frequent weak storms continuing to impact the West. No major snow events are expected at this time but some areas in the Rockies will continue to see frequent light refills. Snow levels will remain borderline for some maritime resorts in the Cascades and Coast Range, so be sure to check our resort-specific pages and local Daily Snows for more detailed info.

Across the East, a storm will arrive but so will a significant warm-up. Precipitation will start as snow in the Northeast but will eventually change over to rain at some point on Wednesday as warmer air arrives. 

Outlook for Thu (Jan 25) to Mon (Jan 29):

The big story heading into late January will be a substantial warm-up across most of the Contiguous U.S. and Canada. High pressure will strengthen over the Western U.S. aside from some cooler/slightly unsettled conditions near the U.S./Mexico border.

The storm track will divert northward and favor the Cascades and British Columbia, but warm temperatures mean that snow levels could be an issue at times with heavier snowfall favoring higher terrain, especially in BC's Interior. 

Across the East, well above average warmth is expected with minimal snow potential and unfavorable snowmaking conditions.

Thanks so much for reading! Next update on Monday (Jan 22).

Alan Smith 

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