US and Canada Daily Snow
By Alan Smith, Meteorologist Posted 5 days ago April 11, 2025
Snow for Canada and Alaska, Spring Skiing Tahoe to Central Rockies
Summary
Storms will continue to bring snow to Canada and Alaska while Montana will also pick up some snow over the weekend. Most of the Western U.S. will stay in a warm and dry pattern with spring skiing conditions and limited snow potential. The East will remain chilly and unsettled with multiple storms bringing rain and snow to the Northeast. Ski resorts in New England could see respectable snow totals.
Short Term Forecast
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7-Day Snow Forecast:
A ridge of high pressure will dominate the weather pattern over much of the Western U.S. leading to warm and dry conditions. However, storms passing along the northern periphery of the ridge will bring more snow to BC and Alberta, with Montana and the Northwest U.S. seeing some snow as well.
Forecast for Fri (Apr 11) to Sat (Apr 12):
A storm will bring snow to Canada and the Northwest U.S. with BC, Alberta, and Montana expected to see the highest snow totals. A storm will also bring rain and snow to the Northeast, with Southern New England and the Northern Mid-Atlantic favored for the highest snowfall totals.
Forecast for Sun (Apr 13) to Mon (Apr 14):
The Western U.S. will dry out aside from some very light snow showers and flurries over Montana and Colorado. A storm will bring heavy snow to Alaska and Northwest BC.
In the Upper Midwest, a storm will bring heavy snow to Ontario while northern portions of Minnesota and Michigan will also receive some snow.
Forecast for Tue (Apr 15) to Wed (Apr 16):
The West will remain in a warm and dry pattern overall, though a minor disturbance could bring some afternoon light rain or snow showers to Colorado. To the north, storms will continue to bring heavy snow to Alaska and Northwest BC.
In the East, a storm will bring rain to most areas on Tuesday but a changeover to snow is possible in Northern New England on Wednesday as colder air arrives.
Extended Forecast
Outlook for Thu (Apr 17) to Mon (Apr 21):
The big picture weather pattern will largely remain the same with warmer and drier than normal conditions for most of the Western U.S. while colder temperatures and frequent storms are expected across Western Canada and Alaska.
Below-average temperatures are expected to persist across the East with additional shots of rain and snow possible across New England and the Northern Mid-Atlantic, with higher elevation terrain having the best chances of snow.
Thanks so much for reading! Next update on Monday (April 14).
Alan Smith
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