Friday was dry and sunny, and Friday night was dry as well.

Now on Saturday morning, there are a few snowflakes in the air, and we will have a better chance of accumulating snow closer to midday and early afternoon. 

With snowfall potentially ramping up during the midday and afternoon hours, we should see a few inches of accumulation by the end of the day (this is a little lower than what I mentioned in yesterday's forecast). I am a little worried that the brunt of the snow from this storm will stay to our west, but when the wind direction switches to blow from the northwest later in the day, that should help us to get at least some accumulation. Saturday midday and afternoon should be a fun time to be on the hill with softening conditions thanks to the fresh snow. To aid with visibility while riding in a snowstorm, stick to areas in or close to trees as the contrast will help you to gain more perspective on the snow surface.

Saturday night will transition back to dry weather.

Then on Sunday, look forward to brilliantly sunny skies, cold morning temperatures in the single digits, and then somewhat warmer temperatures by midday and early afternoon which will rise into the low 20s.

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday will also be dry with warmer high temperatures around 30 degrees. While Monday's skies will be clear and sunny, we could then see some high and thin clouds filtering the sunshine on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Our next chance for snow will start on Thursday, January 13, and extend to Saturday, January 15. The chance for any snow during these days is low, and the chance for significant snow during these days is even lower. We will be between a stronger storm to the south and a stronger storm to the north, and while the odds for big snow are not good, maybe the atmosphere will trend our way a little bit and we can get lucky.

Thanks for reading and please check back each morning for daily updates!

JOEL GRATZ
Meteorologist at OpenSnow.com

Snow conditions as of Saturday morning

New snow mid-mountain:
* 0” (24 hours Friday 500am to Saturday 500am)
* 0” (Overnight Friday 400pm to Saturday 500am)

Last snowfall:
* 18-19” Tuesday – Thursday (Jan 4-6)

Terrain
* 22 of 23 lifts
* 134 of 166 trails
* Latest update

Snowpack compared to the 30-year average:
* 112%