Snow Before You Go

Snow Before You Go

What's the weather this week? Meteorologist Chris Tomer has your mountain forecast, including which ski resorts will get the most snow and when the flakes will fly. Read on for where to ski powder this weekend!

Final Forecast of the 18/19 Ski Season: 4.25 Snow B4U Go

The west stays somewhat active over the next five days with a few different fast-moving storm systems. New snow favors the highest terrain.

High Elevation Powder Potential for Easter Weekend: 4.18 Snow B4U Go

The best new snow will fall on the highest elevation peaks and ski areas, including Loveland and Breckenridge, for Easter weekend skiing.

1-2 Foot Snow Totals by Tuesday: 4.11 Snow B4U Go

The West is the place to be to take advantage of this snow for the next four to five days.

Head High for Heavy Snow: 4.4 Snow B4U Go

Two to three storm systems will ride a strong jet stream into the West. Snow levels will rise as warmer Spring temps take over.

Large Storm System for West & East: 3.28 Snow B4U Go

One large storm system dominates the next five days. It starts out West then rolls East. Behind it the jet stream (storm track) shifts north into the Pacific Northwest.

Nor’easter & Double Dose Snowstorms to Ring in Spring: 3.21 Snow B4U Go

One big storm system hits the Intermountain West then the pattern goes quiet. That big storm then rolls into the Northeast taking a northern track leaving the ski resorts with mostly rain.

Big Storm & 1-2 Feet for Intermountain West: 3.14 Snow B4U Go

One big storm system hits the Intermountain West then the pattern goes quiet. That big storm then rolls into the Northeast taking a northern track leaving the ski resorts with mostly rain.

Heavy Snow & 2 Storms Target Sierras, Rockies: 3.7 Snow B4U Go

The Pineapple Express continues out West with two different storm systems lined up for California. That moisture then spreads out across the Intermountain West.

Pineapple Express to Bury West Under 1-3 Feet: 2.28 Snow B4U Go

The overall pattern remains active over the next five days. Out West, it's the Pineapple Express and heavy plumes of moisture.

1-3 Feet of Powder for West: 2.21 Snow B4U Go

The Pineapple Express takes a break, but the storm cycle remains active for the next five days with two to three different storm systems hitting the West Coast then marching across the country. In the Northeast, two large storms roll through.

Up to 3 Feet by Saturday for Colorado: 2.14 Snow B4U Go

The Pineapple Express continues out West with copious amounts of snow. In the Northeast, it remains stormy early then colder with lingering snow showers and a Clipper.

Up to 3 Feet by Monday at Lake Tahoe & Mammoth: 2.7 Snow B4U Go

The active pattern across the West continues over the next five days with two additional storm systems lined up.

Large Storms, 1-3 Feet for Parts of West: 1.31 Snow B4U Go

Across the West, the pattern gradually turns stormier; a ridging jet stream gradually buckles with two different large Pacific storm systems moving inland.

Solid Snowfall for Intermountain West, Northeast: 1.24 Snow B4U Go

The Western storm track shifts north into Canada over the next five days setting up a series of smaller Clipper-like storm systems on a northwest flow pattern for the Intermountain West.

Best Week of the Season With Heavy Snow at Dozens of Ski Resorts: 1.17 Snow B4U Go

This could be the best week of the entire season at many ski areas across the West and the Northeast with heavy snow at dozens of resorts.

Snow Hits Soon for West & Northeast: 1.10 Snow B4U Go

Heavy snow continues on Thursday with on and off snow Friday for parts of the West. In the Northeast, it looks colder with a couple chances for snow showers.

3-6 Feet to Wallop Parts of West: 1.3 Snow B4U Go

An active pattern is setting up for the Pacific Northwest. There are three to four different storm systems lined up with the potential to bring 3-6 feet.

Widespread Snow Across West for New Year's: 12.27 Snow B4U Go

The pace and intensity of storm systems hitting the West Coast decreases. However, expect an active pattern with one to two storm systems lined up.

Holiday Hot Spots to See 1-4 Feet of Powder: 12.20 Snow B4U Go

The pattern over the next five days remains active in the Pacific Northwest with two to three additional storm systems.

Pacific Northwest, BC to Pocket 3-6 Feet: 12.13 Snow B4U Go

The storm track has shifted back towards the Pacific Northwest and could bring 3-6 feet of snow for some areas.

Fly South, Pac NW for Heavy Snow: 12.6 Snow B4U Go

Southern third of the country to receive heavy precipitation, plus series of storm systems to hit the Pacific Northwest late in the weekend.

Multiple Storms & 1-3 Feet for Parts of West: 11.29 Snow B4U Go

The U.S. weather pattern remains active for the West, including California. There are two to three different storm systems lined up over the next five days.

Feast on 1-3 Feet of Thanksgiving Powder: 11.22 Snow B4U Go

The U.S. weather pattern is moving to a very active jet stream that now favors areas devoid of snow just a week ago, including California and Utah.

Serious Snow in Spots: 11.15 Snow B4U Go

The U.S. weather pattern mirrors last week with another large storm system for the Northeast and moderate snow out West.

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Heavy Snow to Totally Dry: 11.8 Snow B4U Go

The next five days are a bit of a mix for ski resorts in North America. Meteorologist Chris Tomer reveals where the skiing will be best throughout the weekend.