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On Friday morning, areas across the Central Rockies will wake up to significant snow totals from Thursday's storm, which is included in the map below, while Arizona and New Mexico will continue to see snow on Friday and Saturday.

More details → New Mexico Daily Snow

Over the weekend, the Western U.S. will see a break but a series of storms will impact Western Canada with snowfall favoring areas such as Whistler, Revelstoke, Kicking Horse, and Lake Louise.

More details from our local forecasters...

• British Columbia
• Canadian Rockies

Next week, an active pattern will take hold across the Western U.S. with a strong storm expected for the Cascades, Sierra, and Northern Rockies while the Central U.S. Rockies are expected to see snow just beyond the 7-day window. 

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

The Southwest, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Southern Colorado will be favored for heavy snow with a drying trend across the Central Rockies. A storm will also bring heavy snow to Western Canada and Southeast Alaska with the Whistler area favored for the deepest totals. 

In the East, snow showers can be expected across Northern New England and portions of the Mid-Atlantic.

Forecast for Sun (Mar 9) to Mon (Mar 10):

Another storm will bring snow to BC and Alberta and this storm will dip a bit further south with the Cascades and far Northern U.S. Rockies getting in on the action. The Northeast will also see some more light snow showers as a weak disturbance moves through. 

Forecast for Tue (Mar 11) to Wed (Mar 12):

A strong storm will move into the West with heavy snow developing across the Cascades, Sierra, Western Canada, and Northern Rockies. Of these areas, Tahoe and Mammoth in California are favored for the deepest totals. Snow will likely reach the Central and Southern U.S. Rockies just beyond this period.

Another weak storm is possible across the Northeast, but it could be a mix of rain and snow showers with warmer air arriving. 

Outlook for Thu (Mar 13) to Mon (Mar 17):

An active pattern will continue across the West with frequent storms expected, while temperatures will also be below average for mid-March. The dominant storm track may shift northward over time, and when this happen the Northwest would be favored for some of the deepest snow totals. 

In the East, above-normal temperatures are expected along with limited snowfall potential. A storm or two is possible during this period but rain would likely be the dominant precipitation type. 

Thanks so much for reading! Next update on Monday (March 10).

Alan Smith

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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.

View → Forecast Snowfall Maps