An uptick in thunderstorms is expected across the West this week as a potent trough tracks across the Northern Rockies, while monsoon moisture increases across the Southwest. Some areas will see heavy downpours this week, but lightning-triggered wildfires are also a concern. Wildfires have been growing in coverage & intensity recently, with smoky conditions across the Southwest in particular.

That's it for the Oregon Daily Snow for the 2024-2025 ski season. Thanks for reading, and I hope you had a great time on the slopes. A couple of resorts are still open through May, but this is the final Daily Snow of the season. Read on where I go over a season snow summary, a month-by-month replay, a brief look at next season, and how you can use OpenSnow this summer.

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.