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7-Day Snow Forecast:

In the West, a storm early in the week will favor the Southern Cascades (Oregon) and Central Rockies, while the dominant storm track will shift further north late in the week with heavy snow expected across Washington and BC. 

In the East, New England will begin the week with deep snow (and sleet) accumulations from Sunday's storm followed by light snow showers in the days to follow. The Mid-Atlantic is on track with a strong storm on Wednesday-Thursday with the deepest snow totals expected in West Virginia and Virginia. 

Forecast for Mon (Feb 17) to Tue (Feb 18):

In the West, a strong storm will produce heavy snowfall from Oregon to Colorado on Monday, with light to moderate snowfall lingering on Tuesday. In the East, a relative lull in the pattern will occur with light snow showers expected over the Northern Great Lakes and New England.

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• Oregon
• Idaho
• Montana
• Jackson Hole-Targhee
• Colorado

Forecast for Wed (Feb 19) to Thu (Feb 20):

In the West, another storm will track through the Northwest and into the Rockies bringing light to moderate snow to many areas, while South/Central Oregon will be favored for higher snow totals. Tahoe also will pick up some light snow on the southern fringe of the storm track.

In the East, a strong storm will move across the Mid-Atlantic with snow favoring ski resorts in North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia while areas east of the mountains will likely end up with the deepest totals. 

More Details → Mid-Atlantic Daily Snow

Forecast for Fri (Feb 21) to Sat (Feb 22):

Most of the Contiguous U.S. will see a break from winter weather aside from some lingering light snow showers over the Central Rockies and Appalachians.

In Canada, an atmospheric river (plume of subtropical moisture) will bring heavy snow to British Columbia and moderate snow to the Canadian Rockies on the Alberta border, but warmer air will also lead to rising snow levels. Washington and Northern Idaho/Montana should also see some rain and snow.

Outlook for Sun (Feb 23) to Thu (Feb 27):

Warmer air will overspread most of North America next week with above-average temperatures across the West, while the East will also see a significant moderation in temperature to near-average levels.

A ridge of high pressure will favor drier conditions over California and the Central Rockies, while stronger storms will impact the Northwest with rain and high snow levels for many areas, while higher terrain in Canada will be favored for heavy snow.

More storms could also bring snow to the Mid-Atlantic and New England, with mixed precipitation also possible.

Thanks so much for reading! Next update on Wednesday (February 19).

Alan Smith 

NEW: Forecast Snowfall Maps

Visualize the snow forecast in 2D or 3D for the next 6, 12, and 24 hours, along with total snowfall for the next 10 days, for any location in the United States and southern Canada.

The maps are made with our internal blend of high-resolution weather forecast data, including our proprietary snow-to-liquid ratio algorithm that is specifically made for complex, mountain terrain.

Getting Started

1. Tap the "Maps" tab.
2. Tap the overlay button.
3. Tap "Forecast Snowfall".
4. Scrub the bottom slider.

What are the main use cases for the forecast snowfall maps?

Get an easy-to-use visualization of the snow forecast for your favorite locations, check the timing of upcoming storms to catch the deepest turns or to avoid snowy road conditions, and see which ski resorts are favored for the deepest snow totals.

Are there any limitations to the forecast snowfall maps?

The forecast snowfall maps count "mixed precipitation" as "snow" so the maps could show more snow in areas that are getting sleet or freezing rain, along with where the rain/snow line is difficult to forecast. Double-check any location by tapping the map for the forecast details.

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