Thunderstorm chances will increase early this week ahead of a Pacific low pressure system. On Monday, t-storm coverage will be isolated with storms producing more lightning & wind than rain. On Tuesday, more numerous t-storms are expected with the potential for some decent rainfall rates Tue eve as a cold front moves thru. PM t-storms are also possible late this week (Thu-Sun).

A cold front will slide southward into New Mexico over the weekend, where t-storms with locally heavy rain will be favored, while Colorado will also see isolated to scattered afternoon storms. Next week, a frontal system will move across the Northern & Eastern Rockies with heavy rain & chilly temps for Montana, while the Southwest will also see an uptick in t-storms as monsoon moisture increases.

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.