2/9/25 Sunday 6 am
Things are coming together for two storms. The first on Tuesday and Wednesday. The second early Friday through late Saturday or early Sunday. I would expect pass mitigation next weekend into early next week from the second storm.
The first storm will be colder. Depending on your favorite model, mountain snow totals range from 3 to 12 inches. I would not make a forecast with such a discrepancy. I can nail that down on Tuesday before the snow starts. The first storm will have minimal impacts below 7,400 feet, but snow may be possible.
This could change. I mentioned a model that shows 12 inches of snow by late Wednesday. That particular model is typically pretty reliable and high-resolution. I will watch it because it may prompt a Winter Weather Advisory for the passes early Wednesday. For now, wait to worry about the first storm.
The second storm could be a doozy for the mountains. The timing is likely early Friday through Sunday morning, assuming no leftovers. Mentally, I am preparing for an 8,000-foot snow level during most of the second event. It would deliver bountiful, much-needed moisture to the lower elevations. I would like to see all snow, but southern Pacific storm profiles are warm and moist.
Here is the latest run from the NBM model. This is a blended high-resolution model from NOAA.
This shows the total forecasted snow in inches from both events Tuesday through Sunday.
Yes, I see the low-elevation snow totals, but I can’t make that promise right now.