The Northern Rockies will continue to see frequent thunderstorms through the end of the week and into next week as a trough-dominant pattern remains over the Northwest with moisture and energy streaming into Montana. Gulf moisture in the low levels of the atmosphere will favor stronger storms east of the Divide in Montana & Wyoming. Colorado & the Southern Rockies will see a drying trend.

Skies are starting out clear first thing on Wed AM, but we have an active day of weather ahead as a shortwave trough moves through, which will trigger multiple rounds of thunderstorms... some of which will become strong to severe with frequent lightning, strong wind gusts, hail, and heavy rain. We will hang onto afternoon t-storm chances Thu to Sun, but it will be much less active compared to Wed.

Well..... it's finally here. The most unfortunate time of year with no snow and no prospects of any snow in the future. These days, I catch up on housework, travel a lot, and sneak a peek at the models once a month. The extended Euro model was just released, and the latest ENSO forecast is interesting. Let's dig in because what else is there to do this time of year?!

The winter of 2024-2025 featured near to above average snowfall across the Sierra, Central/Northern Rockies, and much of the East. Snowpack is currently melting at a faster rate than usual across much of the West due to warmer and drier conditions so far in April. Looking ahead, a storm will bring high-elevation snow showers to the Sierra & the Rockies from late this week through early next week.

This will be my final chase powder post for the 24/25 season. It has been an epic season in many areas, including northern Vermont and many northern/Central Rockies, Sierra, and Alaska spots. La Niña delivered as forecasted. Next Season will be deep somewhere! It is always deep on the Chase Powder Forecast. This post recaps the season for 24/25.