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We have a more active pattern ahead for the West compared to the past few weeks. California finally received some beneficial moisture over the weekend (helpful for ski conditions, and for SoCal fire danger), and other areas of the West will pick up snow later this week.

Early to mid-week, a cut-off low will track across the Southwest with snow favoring Arizona, New Mexico, and Southern Colorado.

Late in the week and into the weekend, the storm door will open for the Northwest and Northern Rockies with heavy snow possible. 

In the East, temperatures will become more tolerable following a stretch of frigid conditions, but a series of weak to moderate storms will track across the Great Lakes and New England to freshen up the slopes on a consistent basis. 

Forecast for Mon (Jan 27) to Tue (Jan 28):

A cut-off low will slowly wobble across the Southwest early in the week with snow favoring Arizona and the Four Corners region. The Northwest and Central Rockies will remain dry and sunny, while Alaska will continue to see snow with colder air arriving following unseasonable warmth and high snow levels last weekend.

In the East, back-to-back storms will track across the Great Lakes with moderate to locally heavy snowfall for Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, and Western New York. New England will see lighter totals with Vermont being more favored. 

Forecast for Wed (Jan 29) to Thu (Jan 30):

A storm will slowly progress across the Southwest with New Mexico favored for the deepest totals. Southern Colorado will also pick up some snow, though confidence is low in how far north the moisture reaches. 

A ridge of high pressure will begin to break down over the Northwest and a storm will bring snow to Northern BC initially, with snow reaching Southern BC and Northwest Washington on Thursday night.

In the East, snow showers will continue across the Great Lakes, Northern Mid-Atlantic, and New England.

Forecast for Fri (Jan 31) to Sat (Feb 1):

A strong storm is likely for the Northwest and Northern Rockies, signaling an emphatic end to the dry spell with heavy snow possible along with colder temperatures.

Models are in poor agreement on whether or not moisture reaches Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Range, with some models (like the one pictured below) keeping Tahoe dry while others are projecting heavy snow.

A stronger storm is also possible for the East with the Northern Mid-Atlantic and Southern New England looking most favored. However, confidence in the precise storm track is low, and there is also a chance that some parts of this region could see rain or sleet/freezing rain mix in. 

To the south, warmer air will result in rain across the Central/Southern Mid-Atlantic from Central Pennsylvania to North Carolina. 

Outlook for Sun (Feb 2) to Thu (Feb 6):

More storms are likely across the West during this period, likely favoring the Northwest, Sierra, and Central/Northern Rockies. There may be a sharp difference in temperature with colder air over the Northwest and Northern Rockies and milder air over the Southwest.

In the East, much warmer air is expected over the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic which will limit snowfall potential, but an active storm track with more seasonal temperatures will lead to a good chance of more snow across the Great Lakes and New England. 

Thanks so much for reading! Next update on Wednesday (January 29).

Alan Smith 

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