Snow for the Sierra:

A series of storms from January 19-23 produced impressive snow totals across the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada Range, with snow quality on the denser side due to a warm airmass in place. Four-day snow totals per the Tahoe Daily Snow included 28" at Boreal, 24" at Sugar Bowl, 21" at Mammoth Mountain, 21" at China Peak, and 18" at Palisades Tahoe. 

Forecast for Wed (Jan 24) to Thu (Jan 25):

Another storm will move into the West with light snowfall expected for the Sierra, the Southwest, and the Rockies. The Cascades and BC Coast Range will see heavier snow across the higher elevations, but lower elevations will see rain or mixed precipitation. 

The Northeast and New England will see a transition from snow to freezing rain or rain as warmer air arrives from the south. Precipitation will be all-rain across the Mid-Atlantic.

Forecast for Fri (Jan 26) to Sat (Jan 27):

Light snow will linger across the Southern Rockies (CO & NM) on Friday before drying out on Saturday. Weak storms will continue to impact the Northwest but snow levels will be on the rise as warmer air works its way into the area. Heavy snow is expected further north in Alaska.

Another storm will bring rain to much of the East, while parts of Northern New England and Quebec will see a mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow. 

Forecast for Sun (Jan 28) to Mon (Jan 29):

A series of warm storms involving subtropical will impact the Pacific Northwest, resulting in high snow levels and rain across the Cascades, Coast Range, and even well into the interior ranges of BC. Only the higher peaks (above most ski areas summits) are expected to see snow. Further north, heavy snow is expected in the coastal ranges of Alaska.

A storm involving colder air will reach the East with moderate to heavy snow possible across portions of the Northeast and New England. Precipitation will likely start as rain further south with a changeover to snow expected from WV to NC on the colder backside of the storm. Precipitation type and distribution are subject to change this far out depending on the storm track. 

Outlook for Tue (Jan 30) to Sat (Feb 3):

The pattern will turn more active across the West heading into early February as high pressure starts to break down with more frequent storms and cooler temperatures expected. Temperatures will warm back up again across the East with drier conditions and limited potential for natural snowfall.

Thanks so much for reading! Next update on Friday (Jan 26).

Alan Smith 

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