12/2/25 Tuesday 2:30 am
❄️ That was a nice little storm for the mountains! For most residents at lower and mid-elevations, the WTI factor (was that it?) became the main story.
Surprisingly, I received only one report, which came from Mancos. Sometimes conditions align perfectly, and they received 3.50 inches of snow. By the time the storm moved over the hill, my neighborhood only saw about an inch—just enough to cover the ice on the driveway. This made for a treacherous journey with the trash can; I almost fell twice.
Winter conditions will continue this week. We’re not expecting one single large storm; instead, models show snow will keep falling—sometimes light, sometimes heavier—starting later today, tonight, tomorrow, and Thursday. These sneaky situations have a way of adding up to some decent totals, especially for Wolf Creek.
This continuous pattern always presents a forecasting challenge. Models often get the overall multi-day total (Tuesday through Thursday) close to correct, but can be wrong regarding the specific snowfall amount for each 24-hour period.
In my afternoon update, I will try to focus on timing and multi-day totals.
Here are the European model’s maps in motion to give you an idea of what I am talking about. You will notice a slight uptick in the snow on Wednesday. I want to see another model run or two before I figure out how to highlight that period.
🗓️ Looking Ahead:
The forecast suggests next week will be cool and dry for now, while the outlook for this weekend is still uncertain. Looking further out, some models are pointing toward a bigger storm around the 15th. It’s too early to make plans based on this, but being in the holiday season, it’s something to keep an eye on.