SNOW REPORT
September 14 2024
New Snowfall to report today with
Defiance Mines
in
Nevada
reporting
6"
of new snowfall, raising snowpack levels to
6".
Upper San Juan
in
Colorado
seeing snowpack levels rise to
5"
after receiving
3"
of more snowfall since yesterday.
Skiiers headed to
Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort
today can expect
2"
of new snowfall on the slopes today, and folks headed to
Flagstaff Nordic Center
will be enjoying
1" of more powder, with snowpack levels rising to
1".
View the ski report.
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.
Some great powder days on the horizon with
June Mountain
forecasted to receive up to
7.3"
of snow in the coming days, and
Mammoth Mountain
expecting up to
7.3"
of more snowfall which could bring their snowpack depth up to
7".
Snow Report
Snowpack Depths & Snowfall Totals
| Top Snow Forecasts | Forecast (in.) |
|---|---|
| JACKS PEAK - NEVADA | 10 |
| TOE JAM - NEVADA | 9 |
| UPPER TSAINA RIVER - ALASKA | 8 |
| VIENNA MINE - IDAHO | 7 |
| COLUMBIA BASIN - NEVADA | 7 |
| JUNE MOUNTAIN | 7 |
| MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN | 7 |
| DODGE RIDGE SKI AREA | 1 |
Oceanic Niño Index (ONI) - El Nino Warming Phase
The Oceanic Niño Index (ONI) is a rolling 3-month average temperature anomaly, and used for tracking El Niño-Southern Oscillation climate patterns. Based on the latest data for the last 3 months (JJA), the Oceanic Nino Index is currently 0.05, signifying a El Nino period. A persistent above average sea surface temperature may signify an El Niño episode. Conversely, a below average sea surface temperature will signal the onset of La Nina occurences.