An active pattern is taking hold with two focus areas of thunderstorms. Monsoonal moisture across the Southwest will favor heavy rain producing storms in CO, AZ, and Northern New Mexico with more isolated storms in Utah. A cold front backing in from the N/NE will usher in moisture & cooler temps over the Eastern Rockies, resulting in storms. Smoke from PNW fires is also increasing across the West.

Thanks for reading this season, and best wishes for a wonderful spring, summer, and fall! In this post, I share my best powder day of the season, discuss this season's snowpack, offer ways OpenSnow will be helpful during your summer adventures, and preview the forecast for next winter.

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?