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Snow Before You Go | Twice-Weekly North America Snow Forecasts
by Meteorologist Chris Tomer
November 19, 2025
Tomer’s Take
A southern track storm system delivers snow accumulation across Southern Colorado and then potentially Colorado’s Front Range ski areas on the Divide early in the period. Then a split flow develops across the West with energy moving into the Pacific Northwest/British Columbia and energy moving through the Sierra and across the Southern Tier. On 11/21 ski Loveland, Arapahoe Basin, Winter Park, Keystone, Breckenridge, Wolf Creek, or Mammoth Mountain. On 11/22 ski British Columbia. On 11/23 ski British Columbia, Arizona, or Southwest Colorado.
Note: It’s still early in the ski season and most ski resorts have yet to open. See projected opening dates for North America ski resorts here.
Pacific Northwest & Whistler
Heavy snow accumulation for the Pacific Northwest on the afternoon of 11/21 through early 11/24. Total snow accumulation of 10-24 inches from Mount Baker north into Whistler Blackcomb. Less accumulation south of Mt. Baker.
Utah & Colorado
Light snow accumulation for Utah ski resorts on the afternoon of 11/19, 11/20, and 11/21. Total snow accumulation of 2-6 inches across the Wasatch and Brian Head. In Colorado I’m calling for light to moderate snow accumulation from the afternoon of 11/19 through early 11/21 (heavy in the southern mountains). Total snow accumulation of 6-12 inches across the southern mountains, 3-8 inches across the Western Slope including Aspen Snowmass, Crested Butte, and Powderhorn, and 3-6 inches at Monarch, Vail, Copper, Keystone, Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin, Loveland, Winter Park, and Eldora. Less snow at Steamboat.
California
Expect light to moderate snow accumulation for California ski resorts on 11/20 before a drier stretch. Total snow accumulation of 3-8 inches at Lake Tahoe ski resorts, Mammoth, and Mt. Shasta. Possibly more at Big Bear.
Banff & Interior British Columbia
I’m forecasting moderate snow accumulation at Banff ski resorts 11/22-11/24. Total snow accumulation of 6-14 inches at Sunshine and Mt. Norquay.
Wyoming, Idaho & Montana
Expect light snow accumulation in Wyoming on the afternoon of 11/19 and 11/25. Total snow accumulation of 1-5 inches at Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole. Light snow accumulation at Idaho ski resorts 11/19, 11/20, and 11/24. Total snow accumulation of 2-4 inches at Sun Valley, Brundage, and Schweitzer. For Montana ski resorts I’m forecasting light snow accumulation on 11/19 and 11/24. Total snow accumulation of 1-5 inches at Big Sky, Discovery, Bridger Bowl, Snowbowl, and Whitefish.
New Mexico
Expect light to moderate snow accumulation for New Mexico ski resorts on 11/20 and light snow on 11/23. Total snow accumulation of 3-6 inches at Taos, Ski Santa Fe, and Angel Fire.
Northeast
I’m forecasting light snow accumulation for the Northeast on 11/21, then a drier stretch until Thanksgiving. Total snow accumulation of 2-4 inches at Jay Peak and Mont Tremblant, less elsewhere.
November 16, 2025
Tomer’s Take
The West finally turns more active with a storm system sliding out of California’s High Sierra between 11/16-11/17, bringing snow accumulation for Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico ski resorts. Two additional storm systems follow 11/18-11/22. On 11/21 ski Wolf Creek, Loveland, Arapahoe Basin, Eldora, Winter Park, or Keystone. On 11/22 ski the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, or Central and Northern Idaho. On 11/23 ski Oregon, Central and Northern Idaho, or Northwest Montana.
Note: It’s still early in the ski season and most ski resorts have yet to open. See projected opening dates for North America ski resorts here.
Utah & Colorado
I’m forecasting moderate to heavy snow accumulation for Utah into 11/17, light snow 11/19, and moderate to heavy snow 11/25. Total snow accumulation of 6-14 inches across the Wasatch, with the higher end totals in Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons. In Colorado expect moderate snow accumulation into 11/17, light snow the afternoon of 11/18, light to moderate snow 11/19, moderate snow 11/20, and light snow 11/21. The biggest accumulation occurs across the Western Slope and southern mountains of Colorado. Total snow accumulation of 8-14 inches at Silverton, Telluride, Wolf Creek, Aspen Snowmass, Crested Butte, and Steamboat. Total accumulation of 4-10 inches across Summit County, Loveland, Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Winter Park, Copper, Vail, and Eldora.
California
Light to moderate snow accumulation for California ski resorts into 11/17, light snow 11/20, and moderate snow 11/24. Total snow accumulation of 8-12 inches at Mammoth and Lake Tahoe ski resorts.
Banff & Interior British Columbia
I’m calling for light snow accumulation at Banff ski resorts on the afternoon of 11/17, light to moderate snow 11/18, light snow on the afternoon of 11/21, and light snow on the afternoon of 11/24. Total snow accumulation of 3-7 inches at Sunshine, Norquay, and Marmot Basin. Expect moderate to heavy snow accumulation at Interior British Columbia ski resorts on the afternoon of 11/17 and 11/18 and heavy snow 11/21-11/23. Total accumulation of 6-12 inches at Revelstoke, Red Mountain, Kicking Horse, and Fernie.
Wyoming, Idaho & Montana
I’m forecasting moderate to heavy snow accumulation at Wyoming ski resorts into 11/17 and heavy snow 11/22-11/24. Total accumulation of 8-16 inches at Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole. Light to moderate snow accumulation at Idaho ski resorts into 11/17, light snow 11/20, and heavy snow on the afternoon of 11/21-11/24. Total accumulation 6-14 inches at Sun Valley, Brundage, Magic Mountain, and Schweitzer. Expect light to moderate accumulation at Montana ski resorts on the afternoon of 11/17 and heavy snow 11/22-11/24. Total accumulation of 4-8 inches at Whitefish, Discovery, Snowbowl, Big Sky, Red Lodge, and Bridger Bowl.
Pacific Northwest & Whistler
Moderate snow accumulation for Pacific Northwest ski resorts into 11/17, light snow early 11/18, light snow 11/20, and heavy snow 11/21-11/23. Total accumulation of 8-16 inches at Mt. Bachelor, Timberline, Crystal, Stevens Pass, Mt. Baker, and Whistler Blackcomb.
New Mexico
Expect light snow accumulation for New Mexico ski areas into early 11/17 and light to moderate snow 11/20. Total snow accumulation of 4-8 inches at Taos, Ski Santa Fe, and Angel Fire.
Northeast
Light leftover snow accumulation for Northeast ski resorts on 11/17, then heavy precipitation is possible 11/21-11/22. A higher rain/snow line may force some of it to fall as rain. Total snow accumulation of 6-10 inches across Northern Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York, with less elsewhere.
November 12, 2025
Tomer’s Take
A large storm system hits the West Coast on 11/13 before it splits into two different areas of low pressure that stall for a couple days. Then, one low moves into the Northern Rockies and the other hits the Southern Rockies between 11/16-11/17, with moderate to heavy snow accumulation. On 11/14 ski California’s High Sierra, Interior British Columbia, Pacific Northwest, Idaho, or Northwest Montana. On 11/15 ski the Southern High Sierra, British Columbia, or Pacific Northwest. On 11/16 ski the Southern High Sierra, Interior British Columbia, Arizona, or Southern Utah. On 11/17 ski the High Sierra, Wasatch, Tetons, or Western Colorado.
Note: It’s still early in the ski season and most ski resorts have yet to open. See projected opening dates for North America ski resorts here.
Utah & Colorado
In Utah I’m forecasting light snow accumulation 11/14, heavy snow 11/16-11/18, and moderate to heavy snow 11/20-11/22. Total snow accumulation of 10-20 inches, with the higher end amounts in Little and Big Cottonwood Canyon. Expect 12-18 inches at Brian Head. I’m calling for heavy snow accumulation in Colorado 11/16-11/18 and moderate snow 11/20-11/23. Total snow accumulation of 6-12 inches across the Western Slope of Colorado, including Aspen Snowmass, Steamboat, Crested Butte, Telluride, Silverton, and Wolf Creek. Expect 3-6 inches at Vail, Copper, Loveland, Arapahoe Basin, Winter Park, Keystone, and Breckenridge.
California
Heavy snow accumulation for California ski resorts 11/13 and early 11/14, moderate to heavy accumulation 11/16 and early 11/17, and heavy snow late 11/19 into 11/20. Total snow accumulation of 1-2 feet across the higher elevations of Lake Tahoe and Mammoth. Mt. Shasta could see more.
Banff & Interior British Columbia
Light snow accumulation for Banff ski resorts late 11/13-11/14, light snow 11/17, and light 11/20. Total snow accumulation of 2-6 inches at Sunshine Village. Heavier accumulation around Marmot Basin. I’m forecasting moderate to heavy snow accumulation for Interior British Columbia across the higher elevations 11/13, light snow early 11/15, moderate snow11/16, light snow 11/19, and heavy accumulation 11/20. Total snow accumulation of 6-12 inches at Revelstoke, Kicking Horse, Red Mountain, and Fernie.
Wyoming, Idaho & Montana
Light snow accumulation in Wyoming 11/14, light snow 11/16, moderate to heavy snow 11/17-11/18, and heavy snow 11/20-11/23. Total snow accumulation of 6-14 inches across the Tetons. Expect light to moderate snow accumulation in Idaho on the afternoon of 11/13 and 11/14, light to moderate snow late 11/16-11/17, and heavy snow 11/20-11/23. Total snow accumulation of 6-12 inches at Sun Valley, Brudange, and Schweitzer. I’m forecasting light to moderate snow accumulation at Montana ski resorts 11/14, light snow 11/16, moderate to heavy snow 11/17-11/18, and light snow 11/20-11/21. Total snow accumulation of 6-12 inches at Big Sky, Bridger Bowl, Snowbowl, Discovery, and Whitefish.
Pacific Northwest & Whistler
I’m forecasting heavy snow accumulation for the Pacific Northwest 11/13, heavy snow on late 11/14-11/16, light snow 11/18, and heavy snow 11/19-11/21. Total snow accumulation of 1-2 feet across the higher elevations.
Northeast
I’m forecasting moderate snow accumulation for Northeast ski resorts 11/13, light snow 11/14, moderate snow 11/16, light snow 11/17, and moderate snow 11/19. Total snow accumulation of 8-10 inches in Northern Vermont and parts of NY from lake-effect snow. Less accumulation in Southern Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
New Mexico
Expect light to moderate snow accumulation at New Mexico ski resorts late 11/16-11/18. Total snow accumulation of 3-8 inches at Taos, Ski Santa Fe, and Angel Fire. There’s a chance that totals could be on the lower end.
November 9, 2025
Tomer’s Take
Welcome back for another ski season. I’m back for twice-weekly snow forecasts that’ll publish Sunday and Wednesday pm. Note that it’s still early in the ski season and most ski resorts have yet to open. See projected opening dates for North America ski resorts here. Now, without any further ado, let’s get to the North America snow forecast for this week.
A big Western dome of high pressure builds in through 11/12 with drier and warmer than normal conditions. On the flip side, a deep area of low pressure hits the East with colder and snowier than normal conditions. Then, the pattern flips on/after 11/13 with more active weather hitting the Western ski areas. On 11/13 ski any of the Northeast, California Sierra, Oregon, Washington, or British Columbia ski resorts that have opened. On 11/14 ski the Wasatch, Arizona, Idaho, or BC. On 11/15 ski Southwest Colorado, Washington, Oregon, or Central/Northern Idaho. On 11/16 ski New Mexico, Washington, or British Columbia.
Northeast
The rain/snow line starts high for the Northeast on 11/10, but then colder air filters in and the snow level drops to lower elevations. Expect light to moderate snow accumulation at the highest elevations 11/10-11/13, light snow 11/16-11/17, and light to moderate snow accumulation 11/20. Total snow accumulation of 4-12 inches across the ski areas of New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Those destinations that often see lake-effect snow could see higher accumulation.
Pacific Northwest & Whistler
In the Pacific Northwest I’m forecasting light to moderate snow accumulation 11/10, light snow 11/12, heavy snow 11/13-11/16, and heavy snow 11/18-11/19. Total snow accumulation of 1-3 feet.
Utah & Colorado
In Utah, expect moderate snow accumulation 11/14, light snow 11/20, and heavy snow 11/21-11/23. Total snow accumulation 4-8 inches with the higher end amounts in Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons. It’s a mainly dry, warm stretch in Colorado through 11/13. Then expect light snow accumulation late 11/14-11/16 mainly across the Western Slope and Southwest Mountains. Expect moderate to heavy snow potential 11/21-11/23. Total snow accumulation 3-8 inches across Western and Southwest Colorado with less in the Central and Northern Mountain zones.
California
Expect heavy snow accumulation in California 11/13, light snow 11/16-11/17, and light to moderate snow 11/21. Total snow accumulation 10-24 inches (or more) at the higher elevations.
Banff & Interior British Columbia
For Banff ski resorts, I’m forecasting light snow accumulation 11/10, light snow 11/14-11/15, moderate to heavy snow 11/16-11/17, and light snow 11/19. Total snow accumulation of 5-10 inches. Heavier accumulation around Marmot Basin. The rain/snow line will be an issue for Interior British Columbia. Expect light snow accumulation on the highest peaks 11/12, moderate snow 11/13-11/14, heavy snow 11/15-11/16, and heavy snow 11/18-11/19. Total snow accumulation of 1-2 feet.
Wyoming, Idaho & Montana
Light snow accumulation for Wyoming 11/14-11/15 and moderate snow late 11/17-11/19. Total snow accumulation of 2-4 inches at Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee, with accumulation increasing quickly late 11/17. For Idaho I’m forecasting light to moderate snow accumulation 11/13, heavy snow 11/14-11/15, light snow 11/16, moderate snow 11/17, and heavy snow 11/19. Total snow accumulation of10-20 inches (or more) on the highest peaks. Less accumulation around Sun Valley. The bulk of the accumulation in Montana will occur in Western/Northwest Montana. The rain/snow line will be an issue at times. Expect light snow accumulation 11/10, light snow 11/14-11/15, moderate snow 11/16-11/17, and heavy snow 11/19. Total snow accumulation of 3-6 inches, with less snow around Big Sky, Red Lodge, and Bridger Bowl.
New Mexico
It’ll be a warm, dry stretch through 11/14 in New Mexico. Then moderate to heavy snow 11/15-11/16 and heavy snow potential 11/20-11/23. Total snow accumulation of 6-10 inches at New Mexico ski areas.
November 14, 2025
