The inhospitably frigid temperatures will begin a gradual rise starting Weds as a westerly flow develops. It was so cold on Mon and Tues that Nakiska and Marmot threw in the towel and closed. Cold holds were common at the SkiBig3 resorts and Castle. All should see operations return to normal sometime on Weds. Seasonal norms return by Thurs, but sadly, dry skies extend into next week.

The messy warm storm continues in the central Rockies and Sierra through Friday. The parent, low off the coast of the PNW, continues to spin waves into the region, with cold air trapped in the PNW and northern Rockies and warm, moist flow aimed at the Sierra. A cold front advances into the Sierra and central Rockies Friday with chase-worthy snow.

February has come in like a lion this year with strong storms, heavy snow (and rain), and sharp temperature differences across the West and the East. An active pattern is expected to continue for the foreseeable future with frequent storms from coast to coast.