February has come in like a lion this year with strong storms, heavy snow (and rain), and sharp temperature differences across the West and the East. An active pattern is expected to continue for the foreseeable future with frequent storms from coast to coast.

The Atmospheric River continues through the end of this week. Initial focal points are from the Sierra extending north into Idaho and Wyoming. Periodic cold fronts Wednesday over the Sierra and Northern Rockies, and again Friday will bring better quality. Cold air for the Rockies hits later this week, with snow pushing south into northern Utah and Colorado.

Another very mild day on Tuesday. Light, high-elevation snow showers on Wednesday. Dry on Thursday and Friday. The best chance for accumulating snowfall arrives on Friday night. Chances for snow continue during the middle of February.

This week will be mostly dry with just a little snow on Wednesday night. Then a stronger storm will bring more snow on Friday night.

The warm and windy weather will continue on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with the windiest conditions likely on Wednesday and Friday. Then on Friday night, a fast-moving storm should bring 2-8 inches of snow to the northern and central mountains, with some powder likely for Saturday's first chair.

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.