Today's post will mostly be as an early season test, and to let you know that hope is in sight for cooler temps and some rain. I will do another post later in October with some seasonal forecasts.

Thanks for reading this summer! For the rest of this week, a cold front moving across the Central Rockies will bring showers & t-storms to WY, CO, & NM Wed-Thu while the West Coast states will see a late-season heat wave. Next week, isolated to scattered showers & t-storms develop across the West with continued mild temps. Heading into mid-month, the PNW will trend wetter and cooler.

A low pressure system approaching from the west will result in multiple rounds of showers & t-storms on Tuesday. Best chance will be during the daytime hours with a drying trend on Tue night. Wed looks mostly dry & possibly smoky with only a very slight chance of a shower or storm in the Tetons, while areas east of JH will see a better chance of storms. Warm & dry pattern takes hold Thu to Sat.

Spring skiing conditions have prevailed across much of the West over the past several days. However, an active pattern will develop during the final days of April with the potential for late-season "powder" days at ski resorts that are still open. New snowfall will be on the denser side and snow will largely be confined to mid to high elevations.

It's my final post of the season. Light-moderate snow will continue in the Colorado Front Range foothills and mountains through Saturday morning. Peak intensity comes Friday night with some rideable pow for Saturday. Season recap of my top 10 chases. What's in store for next season?