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The pattern will be more active across the Northeast this week with storms tracking across the Northern Great Lakes and New England every couple of days. Snow totals will add up nicely at ski resorts across Upstate New York, Northern New England, and Quebec.

More Details → New England Daily Snow

In the West, most areas will see a break in the pattern from Wednesday to Saturday with the snow totals showing up in the 5-day forecast below accounting for snowfall from yesterday.

However, the spring-like pattern will not stick around for too long as cooler temperatures and more active weather will return to the West next week, with the Sierra and Central Rockies favored initially. Also, an active pattern will continue across the East with more snow for New England.

Forecast for Wed (Feb 26) to Thu (Feb 27):

A storm will move across the Northeast with mid to high-elevation snow in New England, while some ski resorts will see rain mixing in. Light snow showers will also develop on the backside of the system over the Alleghenis in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

In the West, most areas will stay dry but a storm will bring snow and rain to Alaska and Northwest BC, with a little bit of moisture sneaking into Southwest BC.

Forecast for Fri (Feb 28) to Sat (Mar 1):

Another storm will move across the Great Lakes and New England with colder air and lower snow levels expected. The West will remain mostly dry outside of Alaska, though the leading edge of moisture ahead of the next storm could bring some snow showers by late Saturday night. 

Forecast for Sun (Mar 2) to Mon (Mar 3):

A storm will move into the West with snow favoring the Sierra and the Central Rockies, including Utah and Colorado. A weaker storm will also sneak into the Northern Rockies, favoring areas east of the Divide in Alberta and Montana.

The East will see a break in the pattern over this two-day period, while a storm will bring snow to the Upper Midwest. 

Outlook for Tue (Mar 4) to Sat (Mar 8):

A more active pattern will take hold across the West with storms continuing to favor the Sierra and the Central Rockies. The East will also remain in an active pattern with more storms likely, which could produce snow, rain, or some combination. 

Thanks so much for reading! Next update on Friday (February 28).

Alan Smith 

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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.

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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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