There might not be any perfect chase based on winds, temperatures, or deepness. The deepest totals will fall in the central and northern Sierras, followed by south coastal BC near Whistler. Wind and temperature swings could cause issues. The North Rockies look better for less wind and colder temps with 8-16 inches.

There will be opportunities to score powder turns through Saturday before warmer temperatures and mixed precip returns Saturday into early next week. Thanks to colder temps the past 60 hours, we should see additional terrain open over the next 24-48 hours!

A storm remains on track for the West from Friday to Sunday with the deepest snow totals favoring the Sierra, Cascades, BC Coast Range, and Northern Rockies. A weaker storm will move across the West early next week, followed by a warming/drying trend through Christmas. The East will see a mild pattern with more rain than snow through early next week, followed by a colder pattern late next week.

Lake effect snow will clear the northern Mid-Atlanitc on Friday with minimal to light snow accumulations. Saturday then clears and dries out, as high clouds move in late ahead of the next storm. The next storm has shifted south, which will bring light snow to areas of the western, central, and northeastern Mid-Atlanitc. Another storm moves in early next week with warm air and rain.