There will be two chances for snow during the middle of September. The first chance will be from Monday, September 16 to Tuesday, September 17, and the second chance will be around Saturday, September 21 to Sunday, September 22. During both storms, snow should be mostly confined to the higher elevations. Otherwise, fall color is starting to show, with an average peak during late September.

La Nina conditions are growing and are favored to emerge ahead of the 2024-25 winter season. This winter forecast preview will dig into historical snowfall data for weak La Nina winters and provide some clues on what that could mean for I-70.

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.

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?