First Snowfalls, Upcoming weather and Storms of winter 2024-2025. Storm (snow totals), Observations and Predictions?

[4aprice]

Is that Ski Granby?

Yes sir. Already been a good season for them with its earliest opening ever and very good business over the holidays. May not be the biggest but she sure skied well Thanksgiving when I was there. Great place to hide when everywhere else is over run and nice location to day trip out of too. Not only close to Winter Park but pretty easy drives to Steamboat and Summit County (with no pass to cross)

 

[Hillwalker95]

Yes sir. Already been a good season for them with its earliest opening ever and very good business over the holidays. May not be the biggest but she sure skied well Thanksgiving when I was there. Great place to hide when everywhere else is over run and nice location to day trip out of too. Not only close to Winter Park but pretty easy drives to Steamboat and Summit County (with no pass to cross)

Thanks bud. Planning to go there with wife along with Loveland and Sunlight (Indy 3-some) in early March. I have heard good things - nice to hear you like it.

 

[BenedictGomez]

Park City running total 112 inches

Jay peak 163 inches.

Marketing or not were doing just fine back here

Jay Peak is always king of the east for snow, but yeah, I never believe their snow totals.

When you're the best why do you need to lie? It's like the high school QB being recruited by every NCAA D1 school, who tries to pad his athletic accomplishments.

 

[BenedictGomez]

Well I am really glad to hear that. Just to be clear I actually have had below average snow pack skiing that was good out there

Yeah, I'm getting spoiled.

Even "average" snowfall out here is better than the east because what does at least fall continuously stays in good shape, whereas you can get a phenomenal 20 inch storm in the east that skis like paradise for 3 to 5 days, then get a rain freeze that crushes your soul right back to square one. Chutes & Ladders style.

 

[Smellytele]

Thanks bud. Planning to go there with wife along with Loveland and Sunlight (Indy 3-some) in early March. I have heard good things - nice to hear you like it.

Did that 3some last year. Started at Granby and it was a good warmup. Fun place. Liked the lookers right part of the hill.
Loveland is incredible.
Sunlight had some great steeps off to skiers right. A little flat getting to them but well worth it. Loved the vibe there. While in glenwood springs the hotsprings are a must do. Also the salt caves (natural underground sauna) where a great relaxation.

 

[MidnightJester]

So the extreme cold pocket is staying parked over most of the the U.S. states till the end of January. Which is good thing for SNOW and a bad thing if the Jet stream track doesn't change enough for it to carry storms up the coast instead of out to Sea.

January 2025 Forecast: How long will this cold Winter period last over the United States?

Cold Winter weather spreads across the United States and will continue deep into January, but a weather pattern shift is in sight for February

www.severe-weather.eu

Adding to the cold front is a new Winter storm which is named Cora by the Weather channel

https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2025-01-08-winter-storm-cora-forecast-south-snow-ice

Another significant winter storm now named Cora is on the way. With snow from Texas to the East Coast on Friday!​

Tracking Winter Storm Cora this Friday: Deep snow impacts and forecast

Another significant winter storm Cora, is forecast to blanket parts of Texas on Friday, then head east across the southern states to the East Coast through Saturday.

www.severe-weather.eu

The Single Chair Weather Blog. blog'n for powder​

No big storm for the weekend, yet Saturday is still a winner with both light snow and lighter wind

Factoring in the winds, northern Vermont was quite easily the coldest place in the entire country on Wednesday with most places well below 1...

madriverglenweather.blogspot.com

 

[MidnightJester]

Apparently La Nina has finally formed late this weather season with a weak "La Nina". Shall we shake the magic Snow globe and see where our winter goes??

NOAA says La Niña ocean cooling has finally arrived, but it’s weak and may cause fewer problems for most.​

January 2025 update: La Niña is here

After a long wait, La Niña conditions developed in December. What makes this La Niña unusual?

www.climate.gov

La Nina climate pattern officially arrives and is expected to persist through winter

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center (CPC) announced Thursday that water temperatures in critical parts of the Pacific Ocean had finally reached the threshold required for La Niña to emerge in December.

www.foxweather.com

NOAA says La Niña ocean cooling has finally arrived, but it’s weak and may cause fewer problems - The Boston Globe

A long-awaited La Niña has finally appeared, but meteorologists say the periodic cooling of Pacific Ocean waters is weak and unlikely to cause as many weather problems as usual.

www.bostonglobe.com

Climate Prediction Center: ENSO Diagnostic Discussion

 

[MidnightJester]

The mountains have been expanding terrain and are looking forward to the next big Storm to fully open up at "Week 11" Sunday (1/12/25)
The East is in really good shape for this continued cold spell just bundle up as its is still in the teen digits with wind chills. We still have a great set up for the future expansion of terrain. With the continued Cold the Snowmaking will continue. The Northeast is just looking forward to the next major winter storm system. The West has gotten more SNOW and has opened up more terrain. There are Skiable and Rideable mountains all over North America so a tasting of what is considered open terrain with Trail counts this point in the season "WEEK 11" around North America. These are considered lift serviced trails at some of the open ski mountains on Sunday 1/12/25. Hike to your delight for more trail fun.

~~~~Northeast Shoutout~~~~
(Week 11) Sunday 1/12/25 (open trail counts)
Mount Snow, VT -- 58/86
Stratton, VT -- 82/99
Magic Mountain, VT -- 25/50
Okemo, VT -- 108/129
Killington Resort, VT -- 135/155
Sugarbush, VT -- 106/111
Mad River Glen -- 59/60
Bolton Valley, VT -- 38/71
Stowe, VT -- 104/127
Smugglers Notch, VT -- 51/78
Jay Peak, VT -- 78/81 (1/2 mountain WIND HOLDS)
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Belleayre, NY -- 55/61
Gore Mountain, NY -- 44/110
Hunter Mountain, NY -- 52/66
Windham, NY -- 32/54
Whiteface Mountain, NY -- 57/94
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Sunday River, ME -- 86/139
Sugarloaf, ME -- 65/170
Saddleback, ME -- 43/68
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Wildcat ,NH -- 7/48 (UGHHH)
Attitash, NH -- 34/76
Loon Mountain, NH -- 41/73
Mount Sunapee, NH -- 41/67
Cannon, NH -- 37/97 --> 37/97
Bretton Woods, NH -- 60/98
--------------Out West-------------
Breckenridge, CO -- 168/187
Vail, CO -- 274/278
Aspen Snowmass, CO -- 355/366 (4-mountains)
Winter Park Resort, -- CO 155/171
Beaver Creek, CO -- 150/150 (FULLY OPEN)
Keystone Resort, CO -- 121/143
Steamboat, CO -- 173/181
Telluride, CO -- 118/147
Arapahoe Basin, CO -- 119/145
Loveland, CO -- 73/94
Wolf Creek, CO -- 144/144 (FULLY OPEN)
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Mammoth Mountain, CA -- 176/178 (FULLY OPEN)
----------Lake Tahoe CA,NV---------
Kirkwood, CA --84/84 (FULLY OPEN)
Northstar California, CA --87/100
Palisades Tahoe, CA -- 209/270
Heavenly CA,NV -- 106/114
Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe, NV -- 50/67
-----------------------------------------
Solitude, UT -- 57/82
Park City, UT -- 188/346
Alta, UT -- 109/118
Deer Valley, UT -- 106/121
Snowbasin , UT -- 109/115
Snowbird, UT -- 125/149

THE SNOW GOODS ARE OUT THERE SOMEWHERE? HAVE FUN : )~

Coming up late next week, the southern lobe of the Polar Vortex will generate a much more significant, frigid cold Arctic Blast that will graze across Canada and the United States through the second half of January.

Frigid Arctic cold blast will grip Canada and the U.S. through the second half of January

Get ready for a deep freeze with the return of the Polar Vortex. Learn about the upcoming Arctic Blast and its potential impact on temperatures across Canada and the United States.

www.severe-weather.eu

 

[kingslug]

The gods stopped by here

 

[slatham]

Bromley 37/47

 

[machski]

So the extreme cold pocket is staying parked over most of the the U.S. states till the end of January. Which is good thing for SNOW and a bad thing if the Jet stream track doesn't change enough for it to carry storms up the coast instead of out to Sea.

January 2025 Forecast: How long will this cold Winter period last over the United States?

Cold Winter weather spreads across the United States and will continue deep into January, but a weather pattern shift is in sight for February

www.severe-weather.eu

Adding to the cold front is a new Winter storm which is named Cora by the Weather channel

https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2025-01-08-winter-storm-cora-forecast-south-snow-ice

Another significant winter storm now named Cora is on the way. With snow from Texas to the East Coast on Friday!​

Tracking Winter Storm Cora this Friday: Deep snow impacts and forecast

Another significant winter storm Cora, is forecast to blanket parts of Texas on Friday, then head east across the southern states to the East Coast through Saturday.

www.severe-weather.eu

The Single Chair Weather Blog. blog'n for powder​

No big storm for the weekend, yet Saturday is still a winner with both light snow and lighter wind

Factoring in the winds, northern Vermont was quite easily the coldest place in the entire country on Wednesday with most places well below 1...

madriverglenweather.blogspot.com

While it is locked for the extended period, forecast trends are showing a back off today, then more cold but another one day moderation Saturday. That may be accompanied by precip and right now I hate how the temp model is trending.

 

[MidnightJester]

So MLK weekend has the MAGIC-8 ball saying. "Possible snow in your future". Opinions as we welcome our next winter storm and first (kind of) Nor'easter. Enter Weather channels Winter storm Demi
Are any 30mph+ wind issues possible on Sunday(night)/Monday a issue? (negative wind chills probable)

https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2025-01-17-snow-forecast-northeast-new-england-dc-new-york-city-philadelphia

https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/back-to-back-weekend-winter-storms-to-sweep-across-eastern-us-with-snow-rain-and-ice/1734890

 

[kingslug]

Hope so
Alta sucked today...need snow!

 

[BenedictGomez]

Hope so
Alta sucked today...need snow!

You've become spoiled (extremely) quickly. Even Park City skied great yesterday, and I'm sure Alta's conditions must be better.

 

[MidnightJester]

UNSTOPPABLE POLAR VORTEX WITH COLD AND BELOW FREEZING TILL MID-FEBRUARY​

Included is the ensemble forecast of the stratospheric Polar Vortex winds. You can see that the forecast keeps the upper Polar Vortex stronger than normal well into February. The new peak is coming just next week, along with the strong cold outbreak across the whole United States. It shows no sign of slowing down, making it quite unstoppable for now.

An Unstoppable 2025 Polar Vortex: The United States cold from the Stratosphere

An unusually strong Polar Vortex in the Stratosphere will power the upcoming cold air flood over the United States and Canada

www.severe-weather.eu

After Mid-February a possible Jet stream change is Predicted.

NOAA's Update Climate Outlook Predicts A Warmer Spring For The East

The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center released an updated seasonal climate outlook for February, March, and April.

unofficialnetworks.com

 

[BenedictGomez]

I have it on reliable authority that in less than 20 years there will be no snow skiing in the eastern United States.

 

[kingslug]

You've become spoiled (extremely) quickly. Even Park City skied great yesterday, and I'm sure Alta's conditions must be better.

Everything was frozen solid...the steeper pitches were not fun..
It was warm thursday abd pretty cold and very windy saturday.
There were 5 of us...all agreed...it sucked.
And very empty. Mlk friday is usualy busy.