2.13 Snow Before You Go: President's Day Special

13th February 2020 | Meteorologist Chris Tomer

News Regions: Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Canada, Rocky Mountains

Resorts in this article: Alta Ski Area, Big Sky Resort, Breckenridge, Brighton Resort, Grand Targhee Resort, Jackson Hole, Schweitzer, Lake Louise, Snowbird, Steamboat, Sun Valley, Sunshine Village, Whistler Blackcomb

1-2 feet of total accumulation expected for the Tetons, Wasatch, and Central and Northern Mountains of Colorado.

Weekly snow forecast by On the Snow meteorologist Chris Tomer:

A strong jet stream will push heavy snow into Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado. I don't see much snow for California. The prime snow accumulation window is Sunday and Monday (Presidents Day). The Tetons, Wasatch, and Central and Northern Mountains of Colorado can expect 1-2 feet of total accumulation. A few heavier pockets are likely.

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Tomer's Take for the best snow this week:

Ski Schweitzer, Whistler/Blackcomb or Banff on Friday, ski Big Sky, Schweitzer, or Whistler/Blackcomb on Saturday, ski Jackson Hole, Grand Targhee, Alta, or Sun Valley on Sunday, and ski Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, Steamboat, or Breckenridge on Presidents Day.

Alta snow plume forecast for President's Day weekend, 2020.

Jackson Hole snow plume forecast for President's Day weekend, 2020.

Rabbit Ears Pass, Colorado, snow plume forecast for President's Day weekend, 2020.

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