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2.27 Snow Before You Go: Late Weekend Storm System

27th February 2020 | Meteorologist Chris Tomer

News Regions: Utah, Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, Canada, Rocky Mountains

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Resorts in this article: Alta Ski Area, Jackson Hole, Schweitzer, Lake Louise, Snowbasin, Snowbird, Sunshine Village, Whistler Blackcomb, Mt. Norquay

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An abnormally warm and dry late February pattern gives way to a single storm system across the West on Sunday.

An abnormally warm and dry late February pattern gives way to a single storm system across the West on Sunday.

Copyright: Meteorologist Chris Tomer

Weekly snow forecast by On the Snow meteorologist Chris Tomer, sponsored by Oakley:

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An abnormally warm and dry late February pattern gives way to a single storm system across the West. Most intermountain ski areas receive snow between Saturday night and Monday morning. This is a warmer than normal February storm system. A general 6-14 inches at most ski resorts from CA, UT, WY, ID, to CO.

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Tomer's Take for where to find the best snow this week: 

On Friday, ski Whistler/Blackcomb or Banff, on Saturday ski Whistler/Blackcomb, Banff, or Schweitzer, on Sunday ski Jackson Hole, Snowbasin, Alta, or Snowbird.

Bonus: on Monday ski Steamboat, Loveland, Vail, or Snowmass.

Alta is expected to get up to 15 inches of new snow by Monday. - © Meteorologist Chris Tomer

Alta is expected to get up to 15 inches of new snow by Monday.

Copyright: Meteorologist Chris Tomer

Steamboat is expected to get up to 13 inches of new snow by Monday. - © Meteorologist Chris Tomer

Steamboat is expected to get up to 13 inches of new snow by Monday.

Copyright: Meteorologist Chris Tomer

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Ski and snowboard enthusiasts from around the world:

We have been proud to provide you with free access to snow reports, resort guides and more, and we are beyond grateful for your readership and contributions to our community over the years.

Unfortunately given the changing media landscape, Mountain News Corporation has experienced financial declines in recent years. With additional economic challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic now facing our business, it is not financially viable to continue operating.

Mountain News Corporation and our OnTheSnow and Skiinfo websites will be shutting down. We will explore the possibility of selling, partnering, or contributing assets to another media outlet if there is an opportunity to allow for a consistent or enhanced online experience. For inquiries about Mountain News Corporation, please email Feedback_OTS@mountainnews.com.

We want to thank our loyal employees for their tireless work over the years to bring great information to all of you. We take comfort knowing that our collective passion for the sport of skiing and snowboarding will certainly live on.

We’ll see you on the mountain.


– Mountain News Corporation