A more active pattern will develop during the second half of this week, though it has trended somewhat drier compared to yesterday's forecast. Still, we will see just enough moisture on the southern fringe of Pacific disturbances for daily t-storm chances. The highest chance of storms will be in the afternoon hours, but with upper level energy moving through, I wouldn't rule out overnight chances.

A trough-dominant pattern will continue across the West during late July and early August with Pacific disturbances bringing showers & t-storms to the PNW and Northern Rockies. The Eastern Rockies will also be favored for t-storms as easterly flow increased behind a cold front. The monsoon will continue in a weakened state with the main impacts in New Mexico & Eastern Arizona.

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.