U.S. Snow Report Today
As of November 9, 2026, 784 snow stations are reporting and the typical station is at 91% of normal snowpack. 566 have snow on the ground and 48 reported new snow in the last 24 hours. The most snow in the 5-day forecast: Primrose Snolite, 48".
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What the snow is doing today
Today’s summary of SNOTEL readings, snow analysis and NWS snow alerts across the country.
Late-Season Snow Activity Shifts to Alaska's North Slope
A modest weather pattern is delivering scattered snowfall across the nation, with the most significant action pivoting northward to Alaska's remote interior and North Slope region over the coming days. While the Lower 48 has seen minimal accumulations—just 2 inches reported at both Sawmill Ridge in Washington's Cascades and Vallecito in Colorado's San Juan Mountains over the past 24 hours—the real story is unfolding in the Arctic, where a potent system is forecast to dump up to 6 inches at higher elevations through the weekend. Snow enthusiasts eyeing fresh powder should look far north, where conditions are turning increasingly wintry despite the calendar pushing toward late spring.
The recent observations from the Lower 48 paint a picture of tapering winter conditions. Washington's Sawmill Ridge, sitting at a respectable 170-inch base depth, added 2 inches amid hazy skies with afternoon thunderstorms threatening the Cascade crest. Similarly, Colorado's Vallecito region—operating with a meager 3-inch base—received an identical 2-inch deposit as moisture from the southwest triggered showers and thunderstorms.
These totals represent typical late-season convective snow events rather than sustained winter storms, offering little excitement for resort skiers as most operations have already ceased for the season. Neither location is positioned near major ski areas currently operating, though the Cascade accumulation adds to Washington's already impressive snowpack.
The forecast shifts dramatically to Alaska's Brooks Range and North Slope, where Imnaviat Creek leads the pack with a projected 6 inches of new snow through Friday. This remote location, despite its modest 2-inch current base, sits in the path of a significant moisture plume mixing rain and snow with dense fog—classic conditions for the region's transitional season. Just south, Atigun Pass along the Dalton Highway expects 4 inches accompanied by freezing fog and mixed precipitation, potentially creating hazardous travel conditions for truckers servicing the oil fields.
Even Prudhoe Bay, typically too cold and dry for significant snowfall, could see 2 inches as the system's northern fringe brushes the Arctic coast. While no commercial ski resorts operate in these areas, backcountry enthusiasts and researchers monitoring late-season Arctic precipitation patterns will find these totals noteworthy, representing substantial accumulation for a region averaging minimal spring snowfall.
Snowpack vs normal, state by state
Each square is the typical snow station in that state, as a percent of normal snowpack for the date. Tap a state for its full snow report.
Most snow in the next 5 days
Snow stations ranked by total forecast snowfall over the next 5 days.
| Station | 24 hrs | 72 hrs | 5 days | On the ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Snolite AK 2,096 ft |
3″ | 45″ | 48" | 17" |
| Turnagain Pass AK 1,830 ft |
2″ | 44″ | 46" | 8" |
| Mount Alyeska AK 1,540 ft |
4″ | 44″ | 46" | 5" |
| Mount Alyeska AK 1,817 ft |
2″ | 44″ | 46" | 4" |
| Esther Island AK 50 ft |
5″ | 25″ | 40" | 1" |
| Cooper Lake AK 1,200 ft |
1″ | 34″ | 36" | 1" |
| Nuka Glacier AK 1,250 ft |
6″ | 31″ | 35" | 2" |
| Nuka Glacier AK 1,178 ft |
4″ | 31″ | 35" | 2" |
| Nunatak Lower AK 105 ft |
13″ | 29″ | 31" | 4" |
| Summit Creek AK 1,400 ft |
3″ | 28″ | 29" | 1" |
| Summit Creek AK 1,374 ft |
1″ | 28″ | 29" | 1" |
| Flower Mountain Snotel AK 2,188 ft |
10″ | 26″ | 28" | 24" |
Fresh snow
| Station | New snow | On the ground |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Wright CO | 2" | 2" |
| Lyman Lake WA | 1" | 12" |
| Bunchgrass Mdw WA | 1" | 5" |
| Easy Pass WA | 1" | 4" |
| Middle Fork Nooksack WA | 1" | 1" |
| Thunder Basin WA | 1" | 1" |
| Bald Mountain WY | 1" | 8" |
| Grand Targhee WY | 1" | 7" |
| South Pass WY | 1" | 2" |
| Webber Springs WY | 1" | 2" |
| Cottonwood Creek WY | 1" | 1" |
| Dome Lake WY | 1" | 1" |
Deepest snow
| Station | Depth | % of normal |
|---|---|---|
| Look Eyrie Snotel AK | 69" | · |
| Nohrsc Silver Lake (goes) CA | 33" | 128% |
| Hatcher Pass AK | 31" | 303% |
| Beartown CO | 30" | 725% |
| Nohrsc Beartown CO | 30" | 338% |
| Red Mountain Pass CO | 24" | 338% |
| Flower Mountain Snotel AK | 24" | 144% |
| Coldfoot AK | 23" | 392% |
| Coldfoot AK | 23" | 470% |
| Black Mesa CO | 21" | 241% |
| Nohrsc Black Mesa CO | 21" | · |
| Wolf Creek Summit CO | 20" | 211% |
NRCS SNOTEL and partner stations, 784 reporting in the last few days. Forecasts are model guidance. Tap any station for its history and forecast.
Snow at ski areas
Ski areas with new snow in the last 24 hours or snow in the 5-day forecast.
| Ski area | New snow |
|---|---|
| Mt. Eyak | 1" |
| Castle Mountain Resort | 1" |
| Pass Powderkeg | 1" |
| Squaw Valley | 1" |
| Breckenridge Ski Resort | 1" |
| Copper Mountain Resort | 1" |
| Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area | 1" |
| Dc Shoes Mountain Lab | 1" |
| Grand Targhee Ski Resort | 1" |
| Solitude Mountain Resort | 1" |
| Ski area | 5-day forecast |
|---|---|
| Alyeska Resort | 46.6" |
| Manitoba Mountain | 29.6" |
| Mt. Eyak | 28.3" |
| Squaw Valley | 12.1" |
| Alpine Meadows Ski Area | 12" |
| Granlibakken Ski Resort | 12" |
| Homewood Mountain Resort | 12" |
| Northstar | 11.5" |
| Sugar Bowl Resort | 11.5" |
| Sierra At Tahoe | 10.5" |
| Arctic Valley | 10" |
| Bartlett High School Cross Country Ski Trails | 10" |
About the U.S. snow report
How much snow is there across the U.S. right now?
As of November 9, 2026, 784 snow stations are reporting and the typical station is at 91% of normal snowpack. 566 have snow on the ground and 48 reported new snow in the last 24 hours. The most snow in the 5-day forecast: Primrose Snolite, 48".
Where will it snow in the next 5 days?
The most snow in the 5-day forecast is at Primrose Snolite (48"). The full ranking is in the table above.
What’s a SNOTEL station?
SNOpack TELemetry: automated stations run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Each measures snow depth, snow water equivalent (SWE), precipitation and air temperature — the standard snowpack measurement in the western U.S. and Alaska.
What does “percent of normal” snowpack mean?
Today’s snow water equivalent at a station compared with its historical median for the same date. Early and late in the season, when normal is near zero, the percentage is left out.
How fresh is the data?
Stations report hourly and Snoflo refreshes its tables through the day. Stations silent for more than three days are left out of today’s numbers.
Is this a substitute for the avalanche forecast?
No. For backcountry travel always check your regional avalanche center (avalanche.org). Snoflo is informational data only.