The monsoon has weakened after last week's surge, and the Southwest and Four Corners region will see only isolated thunderstorms with light rainfall this week. However, a cold front and Pacific moisture will move across the northern tier mid to late week with rain developing over the PNW on Wed, while the Northern Rockies will see showers & t-storms Wed-Fri.

An active pattern is expected over the next 3 days as monsoonal moisture increases across Western Wyoming. This will lead to an uptick in showers & thunderstorms with heavy rain possible. Friday (4th of July) looks like the most active day with AM & PM storms, but I also think Sat will be more active than some models project. Sun thru next week, we will head back into a hot & dry pattern.

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.