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Twice-Weekly North America Snow Forecasts
by Meteorologist Chris Tomer
March 29, 2026
Tomer’s Take
I’m forecasting two storm systems through 4/4 with colder air and moderate to heavy snow accumulation across parts of the West. In the Northeast there will be a rain/snow mix at most ski areas.
Note: Some ski resorts, including Mt. Ashland, Mt. Shasta, and New Mexico ski resorts, have closed for the ski season. See a complete list of projected closing dates here.
Pacific Northwest & Whistler
Heavy snow accumulation in the Pacific Northwest 4/1, light snow 4/2, 4/4, and 4/6, and moderate snow 4/9. Total snow accumulation of 8-16 inches at Timberline, Mt. Bachelor, Crystal, Stevens Pass, Mt. Baker, and Whistler Blackcomb.
California
Light snow accumulation at California ski resorts 3/31 and light to moderate snow accumulation 4/1-4/2. Total snow accumulation of 5-10 inches at Lake Tahoe resorts and Mammoth.
Banff & Interior British Columbia
Light snow accumulation at Banff ski resorts early 3/30, light to moderate snow 4/2, light snow 4/4, and moderate snow 4/6-4/7. Total snow accumulation of 6-12 inches at Sunshine, Mt. Norquay, and Marmot Basin. Expect moderate to heavy snow accumulation for Interior British Columbia resorts 4/5-4/7. Total snow accumulation of 6-12 inches at Revelstoke, Fernie, Kicking Horse, and Red Mountain.
Colorado & Utah
Moderate to heavy snow accumulation at Colorado ski resorts 4/1, moderate to heavy snow 4/3, and light snow 4/4. Total snow accumulation of 8-16 inches across all mountain zones. A few spots could get 20 inches. In Utah I’m forecasting light snow accumulation in Utah early 3/30, moderate to heavy snow 3/30-4/2, and light snow 4/3. Total snow accumulation of 18-24 inches at Solitude, Brighton, Alta, and Snowbird, with less at Park City, Deer Valley, and Snowbasin. Expect up to 10 inches at Brian Head.
Wyoming, Idaho & Montana
Light snow accumulation at Wyoming ski resorts 3/30, moderate snow 4/1, and heavy snow 4/2-4/3. Total snow accumulation of 15-20 inches at Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole. In Idaho expect light snow accumulation 3/30-3/31 and moderate to heavy snow 4/1-4/2. Total snow accumulation of 10-18 inches at Schweitzer, Sun Valley, and Brundage. I’m forecasting moderate to heavy snow accumulation in Montana 3/30-4/3 and light snow 4/5-4/7. Total snow accumulation of 8-16 inches at Big Sky, Snowbowl, Discovery, and Whitefish.
Northeast
Expect rain showers at Northeast ski areas 3/31, a rain/snow mix 4/2-4/3, and light snow accumulation 4/6. Total snow accumulation of 1-4 inches at most resorts. Mont Tremblant is directly in the storm track and stays colder with a foot of snow accumulation.
March 25, 2026
Tomer’s Take
Massive high pressure and abnormally warm temperatures continue through 3/30 (with very high elevation freezing levels) then a pattern shift occurs on/after 3/31 with a couple storm systems across the West, colder temperatures, and widespread snow accumulation. The Sierra could see 1-3 feet of new snow accumulation. On 3/27 ski the Northeast, Revelstoke, or Kicking Horse. On 3/28 ski Marmot Basin. On 3/29 ski Revelstoke, Kicking Horse, Mt. Norquay, Sunshine, or Marmot Basin.
Note: Some ski resorts, such as Mt. Ashland and Mt. Shasta, have closed for the ski season. See a complete list of projected closing dates here.
Pacific Northwest & Whistler
Expect lingering snow at Pacific Northwest ski resorts into 3/26, moderate snow 3/29, and heavy snow 4/1-4/2. Total snow accumulation of 10-20 inches at Whistler Blackcomb, Mt. Baker, Stevens Pass, Crystal, and Timberline, with less at Mt. Bachelor.
California
Heavy snow accumulation in California 3/31-4/2. Total snow accumulation of 1-3 feet at LakeTahoe resorts and Mammoth.
Banff & Interior British Columbia
Expect lingering snow for Banff resorts into 3/26, moderate to heavy accumulation 3/28-3/30, and light snow 4/2. Total snow accumulation of 10-20 inches at Sunshine, Mt. Norquay, and Marmot Basin. For Interior British Columbia I’m calling for lingering snow into early 3/26, moderate snow the afternoon of 3/29 into 3/30, and light snow 4/3. Total snow accumulation of 5-10 inches at Revelstoke, Fernie, and Kicking Horse, with only an inch at Red Mountain.
Colorado & Utah
Moderate to heavy snow accumulation in Colorado from the afternoon of 3/31-4/3. Total snow accumulation of 4-12 inches in the Southern Mountains and 1-7 inches across the Central and Northern Mountain zones. For Utah I’m forecasting lingering light precipitation into early 3/26 and moderate to heavy snow accumulation 3/31-4/4. Total snow accumulation of 6-12 inches across the Wasatch, with the higher totals at Solitude, Brighton, Alta, and Snowbird. Brian Head could see a foot of new snow.
Wyoming, Idaho & Montana
Moderate to heavy snow accumulation at Wyoming ski resorts 3/31-4/3. Total snow accumulation of 6-14 inches at Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee. Expect moderate snow accumulation in Idaho 3/30-4/3. Total snow accumulation of 1-6 inches at Sun Valley, Brundage, and Schweitzer, with heavier accumulation at the highest elevations. In Montana I’m forecasting lingering snow into 3/26 and moderate snow accumulation 3/31-4/3. Total snow accumulation of 1-6 inches at Big Sky, Bridger Bowl, Discovery, Snowbowl, and Whitefish, with heavier accumulation at the highest elevations.
Northeast
I’m forecasting rain/snow at Northeast ski resorts on the afternoon of 3/26 into early 3/27, light rain/snow 3/30, and light to moderate rain/snow 3/31-4/3. Total snow accumulation of 1-6 inches across New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
New Mexico
Light snow accumulation at New Mexico resorts 4/1-4/2. Total snow accumulation of 1-4 inches at Taos and Angel Fire. Little to no snow at Ski Santa Fe.
March 22, 2026
Tomer’s Take
Massive high pressure remains in control of the West through 3/29 then pressures start to drop with cooler temps and better chances for new snow into the first week of April. On 3/27 ski the Northeast, Revelstoke, or Kicking Horse. On 4/1 ski the Northeast. On 4/2 ski the Northeast or Whistler/Blackcomb.
Pacific Northwest & Whistler
Heavy snow accumulation for some Pacific Northwest ski resorts 3/24 through early 3/26, as temperatures gradually turn colder. Then heavy snow again 3/29-4/4. Total snow accumulation of 1-2 feet at Mt. Baker and Whistler Blackcomb, less at Stevens Pass, Crystal, Timberline, and Mt. Bachelor.
Banff & Interior British Columbia
Moderate snow accumulation at Banff ski resorts 3/24, light snow 3/25, and light to moderate snow 3/26. Total snow accumulation of 6-10 inches at Mt. Norquay, Sunshine, and Marmot Basin. Expect moderate to heavy snow accumulation at Interior British Columbia resorts 3/24-3/26 and moderate snow 3/30-3/31. Total snow accumulation of 8-16 inches with higher end totals at Revelstoke, Kicking Horse, and Red Mountain.
Colorado & Utah
I’m forecasting moderate snow accumulation in Colorado 3/30-4/2. Total snow accumulation of 0-3 inches across all mountain zones through 3/30. Expect light snow accumulation in Utah early 3/26 and moderate snow 3/30-4/2. Total snow accumulation of 0-3 inches across the Wasatch through 3/30.
Northeast
I’m forecasting light snow accumulation for the Northeast late 3/25, moderate snow late 3/26 into 3/27, and light snow 3/29. Total snow accumulation of 4-12 inches (or more), with the higher end totals at Jay Peak, Stowe, Sunday River, and Sugarloaf.
Wyoming, Idaho & Montana
Light to moderate snow accumulation in Wyoming 3/30-4/1. Total snow accumulation of 1-3 inches at Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee. I’m forecasting light snow accumulation in Idaho 3/24 and moderate snow 3/31-4/3. Total snow accumulation of 0-5 inches, with the higher end totals at Schweitzer. Expect light snow accumulation in Montana 3/24, light snow early 3/26, and light to moderate snow 3/31-4/3. Total snow accumulation of 1-5 inches, with the higher end totals at Whitefish.
New Mexico
I’m not forecasting any snow accumulation in New Mexico through 3/30.
California
I’m not forecasting any snow accumulation in California through 3/30.
March 18, 2026
Tomer’s Take
Massive high pressure builds across the West through 3/25. Record highs are likely as most ski areas reach 60 degrees or warmer. On 3/20 ski Whistler Blackcomb, Revelstoke, Kicking Horse, Marmot Basin, or Banff ski resorts. On 3/21 ski Banff ski resorts. On 3/22 ski the Northeast.
Banff & Interior British Columbia
Moderate to heavy snow accumulation is ahead for Banff ski resorts 3/19-3/20 and light to moderate snow 3/24-3/25. Total snow accumulation of 1-2 feet at Sunshine, Mt. Norquay, and Marmot Basin. In Interior British Columbia I’m calling for moderate to heavy snow accumulation 3/18-3/20, light snow 3/23, and moderate to heavy snow 3/24-3/25. Total snow accumulation of 2-10 inches at Revelstoke, Kicking Horse, Red Mountain, and Fernie. The rain/snow line runs at higher elevations.
Pacific Northwest & Whistler
Heavy precipitation in the Pacific Northwest 3/18-3/20 and heavy snow 3/24-3/25. However, it’s mainly rain, except for the highest elevations. The rain/snow line runs 6,000 to 9,000 feet.
Wyoming, Idaho & Montana
Light snow accumulation, of 0-2 inches, in Wyoming 3/22. In Idaho I’m forecasting light snow accumulation, of up to an inch, 3/21. In Montana I’m calling for light snow accumulation, 0-2 inches, on 3/21 and 3/26.
Northeast
Light snow accumulation at Northeast ski resorts 3/20-3/22 and 3/24. Total snow accumulation of 1-4 inches across most resorts in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Colorado & Utah
I’m only forecasting light snow accumulation, of up to an inch, on 3/22 in Utah and Colorado.
New Mexico
I’m not forecasting any snow accumulation for New Mexico through 3/26.
California
I’m not forecasting any snow accumulation in California until 3/29.
March 23, 2026
