Storm systems expected to pile up snow in Northeast and West ski resorts. See where.
Storm systems expected to pile up snow in Northeast and West ski resorts. See where. Estimated weekly snowfall at popular ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada, Feb. 10 through Feb. 16
Wondering if fresh snow is in the forecast? Dreaming of a destination ski or snowboard trip in the U.S. or Canada? This weekly update provides the total estimated snowfall at popular ski destinations in the West and Northeast. OnTheSnow Meteorologist Chris Tomer, author of the Snow Before You Go column will keep you in the know for fresh powder days.
Snowfall predictions in the West
"An active stormtrack continues out West through Feb. 16 with a few different storm systems and feet of grand total accumulation for ski resorts across the West," said Tomer.
Unable to view our graphics? Click here to see them.
Snowfall predictions in the Northeast
"The pattern is loaded in the Northeast through Feb. 16 with at least two different storm systems and heavy snow accumulation that'll bring 1 to 2 feet (or more) of snow to many Northeast ski resorts," Tomer said.
Want a more detailed snow forecast?
Check Meteorologist Chris Tomer's bi-weekly North America snow forecast here.
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