A ridge of high pressure is resulting in warm & dry conditions for most of the West this week. The main exception is for areas east of the Continental Divide in WY, CO, & NM where cooler temps & showers/t-storms are expected. Early next week, a large trough will deepen over the West, bringing a few days of cooler & wetter conditions to most of the region.

Late-spring storms will occasionally bring chances for snow to Utah mountains as we close out April and begin May. We may still have chances for fresh snow days at resorts that remain open.

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.