US and Canada Daily Snow
By Alan Smith, Meteorologist Posted 16 hours ago March 3, 2025
Storms Favoring the Sierra and Central Rockies
Summary
Two storms will move across the West during the next four days with ski resorts in California, Utah, and Colorado favored for the deepest snow totals. Heading into the weekend, the storm track will favor the Northwest with deep totals possible across Western Canada and Washington. The East will see an active pattern but rain will be common with warmer temperatures expected.
Short Term Forecast
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Following an early taste of spring, winter will return to the West this week with colder temperatures and more frequent storms. The storm track from Monday to Thursday will favor the Sierra and the Central Rockies for the deepest snow totals, while BC, Alberta, and Washington will be favored on Friday and Saturday.
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Forecast for Mon (Mar 3) to Tue (Mar 4):
A storm will exit the Sierra Nevada Range and move into the Central Rockies with snow favoring Utah and Colorado, while areas to the north will see lighter and more spotty snow showers. Arizona and New Mexico will also pick up some much-needed snowfall.
Across the East, New England will see some light snow showers on Monday then a storm will reach the Upper Midwest on Tuesday with heavy snow for portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the UP of Michigan.
Forecast for Wed (Mar 5) to Thu (Mar 6):
A second stronger storm will move into California with heavy snow expected at Tahoe and across the Sierra Nevada Range, while snow will also pick back up across portions of the Central Rockies. To the north, a weak storm will bring light snow to Canada while a stronger storm will bring heavy snow to Alaska.
A storm will bring rain throughout the East on Wednesday ahead of a cold front, with terrain-driven and lake-effect snow showers developing across the Appalachians and Northern New England on the colder backside of the system.
Forecast for Fri (Mar 7) to Sat (Mar 8):
Snow showers will linger across the Central Rockies on Friday before drying out on Saturday. A strong storm will bring heavy snow to BC, Alberta, and the Northern Cascades in Washington. In the East, a weaker storm will bring rain and snow showers to New England and the Northern Mid-Atlantic.
Extended Forecast
Outlook for Sun (Mar 9) to Thu (Mar 13):
An active pattern is likely across the West next week with frequent storms and colder temperatures. The East will remain active as well but warmer temperatures will likely lead to rain or a rain/snow mix with most storms.
Thanks so much for reading! Next update on Wednesday (March 5).
Alan Smith
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