US and Canada Daily Snow
By Alan Smith, Meteorologist Posted 2 days ago February 19, 2025
More Snow for the Rockies Followed by Warmer Temperatures
Summary
The West has received deep snow totals over the past 7 days and another storm will freshen the slopes back during the middle part of this week. Heading into the weekend, a series of warm storms will impact the Northwest and Canada with high-elevation snow and low to mid-elevation rain. The pattern in the East will quiet down somewhat but lighter snow events are still expected.
Short Term Forecast
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7-Day Snow Forecast:
The Northern and Central Rockies will see another good shot of snow on Wednesday-Thursday, while a series of strong storms loaded with subtropical moisture will bring heavy snow (and unfortunately also rain) to Western Canada and the Northwest U.S. this weekend.
In the East, the Southern Mid-Atlantic will see some snow on Wednesday-Thursday with periods of light to moderate snow showers for the Great Lakes and New England over the next 7 days.
Forecast for Wed (Feb 19) to Thu (Feb 20):
A storm will move from the Northwest into the Rockies with moderate snow totals expected. A storm will also bring light to moderate snow to the Mid-Atlantic (West Virginia and Virginia favored) with deeper snow totals near the coast in Eastern Virginia. The Great Lakes will also see light to moderate snow showers.
Forecast for Fri (Feb 21) to Sat (Feb 22):
A series of strong storms will impact the Northwest with deep snow totals expected across the higher terrain of British Columbia and Alberta. Mild subtropical air will result in rain or a mix for ski areas in the Northwest U.S. while lower elevation terrain in BC will also see rain.
The East will see a break in the pattern but light snow showers/flurries are possible across Northern New England.
Forecast for Sun (Feb 23) to Mon (Feb 24):
A series of strong storms will continue to impact the Northwest with the storm track dipping a bit further south into the Northern U.S. Rockies. Temperatures will remain mild in this pattern with higher-than-normal snow levels (meaning rain or a mix for some ski resorts).
A storm will also move across the Great Lakes and Northern New England with light to moderate snow expected.
Extended Forecast
Outlook for Tue (Feb 25) to Sat (Mar 1):
A ridge of high pressure will strengthen over the West, leading to continued above-average temperatures while the storm track will also shift northward into Northern BC and Alaska.
The East will remain in an active pattern with more storms expected along with fluctuating (but overall near average) temperatures.
Thanks so much for reading! Next update on Friday (February 21).
Alan Smith
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