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Subtropical moisture will continue to impact the West early this week with heavy, wet snow and low-elevation rain for the Sierra and parts of the Central/Northern Rockies before colder air arrives later in the week. The Northwest and far Northern Rockies will see colder temperatures and better-quality snow all week.

In the East, New England and Upstate New York will see several storms with significant snow totals likely to add up over time. Southern New England, Lower New York, and Pennsylvania have a higher threat of seeing mixed precipitation at times with mostly rain further south. 

Forecast for Mon (Feb 3) to Tue (Feb 4):

A plume of subtropical moisture will be oriented from southwest to northeast from California/Southern Oregon into Idaho with warm temperatures leading to continued rain and snow level issues in the Sierra in particular. Further north from the PNW to Northern Idaho and Montana, temperatures will be colder with low snow levels and powder. 

A storm will move across the Great Lakes and Northern New England with moderate snow totals expected, while Southern New England will see rain. 

Forecast for Wed (Feb 5) to Thu (Feb 6):

Two storms will move across the West during this period and temperatures will also trend colder with snow levels dipping lower. The Sierra and Oregon Cascades will see the highest totals, along with portions of the Central and Northern Rockies. 

A stronger storm will move across the East with the potential for heavy mixed precipitation (snow, sleet, freezing rain) across the Northern Mid-Atlantic including PA/NY, while models are in poor agreement on whether Northern New England will see all-snow or if mixed precipitation extend that far north. 

Forecast for Fri (Feb 7) to Sat (Feb 8):

Yet another storm will move across the West, though models are in poor agreement with the storm track. Some models (such as the one pictured below) are projecting the core of the storm with heaviest snow from the Sierra to the Central Rockies, while others are projecting a more northerly storm track with the Northwest more being favored. 

Another strong storm is likely to move across the East with the potential for significant snow in New England, but once again we will need to keep an eye on the potential for mixed precipitation over the Northern Mid-Atlantic and possibly even New England. 

Outlook for Sun (Feb 9) to Thu (Feb 13):

Confidence is growing that arctic air will spill southward into Western North America during this period with very cold temperatures expected. Storms are also possible, but confidence in the favored storm track is low with some hints that the Sierra and Central Rockies might be the most favored spots. 

In the East, an active pattern is expected to continue with storms favoring New England, though areas further south in the Mid-Atlantic may also have a better chance of seeing snow compared to the previous week.

Thanks so much for reading! Next update on Wednesday (February 5).

Alan Smith 

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