11/12/25 Wednesday 4:30 am
Things could look a lot different in the next week or so!
Most models have removed any chance of precipitation until Sunday. Sunday begins a pattern change to cold, wet weather. This will be an abrupt change compared to the pleasant above-average temperatures we have been experiencing lately.
The Sunday event is starting to look locked in. But there are still some timing issues with next week’s (potentially) major winter storm. A warm, moist southwesterly flow will likely keep snow levels low on Sunday, with mostly rain at or below 9,000 feet. By Monday morning, snow levels could potentially drop to 8,000 or lower. These are preliminary levels subject to change between now and then.
I shared a little of the GFS’s enthusiasm yesterday afternoon. The Euro has been behind the GFS in putting this all together. The Canadian model is also just starting to get on board. We could see some colorful forecast maps in the coming days! Additionally, the models indicate that the storm train will just be getting started; it’s not going to be a one-and-done event.
If this storm comes together as the GFS and Canadian models are now forecasting for next week, it could impact travel not only here but across the region.
While it’s still 6 to 8 days away, I cannot yet issue any specific travel guidance. If you have travel plans from Tuesday through Friday next week, you will want to start paying attention to the forecast updates!