Snow Report - UNITED STATES
September 22 2023
New Snowfall to report today with
Defiance Mines
in
Nevada
reporting
21"
of new snowfall, raising snowpack levels to
21".
Ward Creek #3
in
California
seeing snowpack levels rise to
13"
after receiving
13"
of more snowfall since yesterday.
Skiiers headed to
Alpine Meadows Ski Area
today can expect
13"
of new snowfall on the slopes today, and folks headed to
Granlibakken Ski Resort
will be enjoying
13" of more powder, with snowpack levels rising to
13".
Mountain snowpack is a crucial source of water for many regions in the US.
The snow that accumulates on the mountains during winter acts as a natural reservoir, slowly releasing water as it melts during spring and summer. Understanding snowpack dynamics is essential for managing water resources sustainably, predicting water availability, and mitigating the risk of floods and droughts. Some notable mountain ranges with significant snowpack include the Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada, and Cascade Range.
More snow forecasted this week with Shell Creek in Wyoming expecting 10" of more snow in the next 72 hours, with showers likely and breezy today. Canyon in Wyoming is also slated to get up to 9" of more snow in the coming days. Some great powder days on the horizon with Big Horn Ski Resort forecasted to receive up to 8.74" of snow in the coming days, and Montana Snowbowl expecting up to 7.41" of more snowfall which could bring their snowpack depth up to 7".