New Snowfall to report today with
Hoodoo Basin
in
Montana
reporting
3"
of new snowfall, raising snowpack levels to
3".
Twin Lakes
in
Montana
seeing snowpack levels rise to
3"
after receiving
3"
of more snowfall since yesterday.
Skiiers headed to
Alyeska Resort
today can expect
7"
of new snowfall on the slopes today, and folks headed to
Aspen Mountain
will be enjoying
4" of more powder, with snowpack levels rising to
4".
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
Willamette Pass
forecasted to receive up to
24.98"
of snow in the coming days, and
Kendall Mountain
expecting up to
24.1"
of more snowfall which could bring their snowpack depth up to
26".
New Snowfall | Snowfall (in.) |
---|---|
HOODOO BASIN - MONTANA | 3 |
TWIN LAKES - MONTANA | 3 |
GREENPOINT - OREGON | 3 |
PIGTAIL PEAK - WASHINGTON | 2 |
CEDAR PASS - CALIFORNIA | 2 |
ALYESKA RESORT | 7 |
ASPEN MOUNTAIN | 4 |
MANNING PARK RESORT | 3 |
SILVERTIP | 3 |
GRAND TARGHEE SKI RESORT | 3 |
WHITE PASS SKI AREA | 3 |
ARCTIC VALLEY | 2 |
Top Snow Forecasts | Forecast (in.) |
---|---|
BIGELOW CAMP - OREGON | 36 |
GRANDVIEW - ALASKA | 29 |
ANNIE SPRINGS - OREGON | 26 |
BIG RED MOUNTAIN - OREGON | 25 |
SUGARLOAF MTN - ALASKA | 25 |
WILLAMETTE PASS | 25 |
KENDALL MOUNTAIN | 24 |
TELLURIDE | 24 |
MT. ASHLAND SKI & SNOWBOARD RESORT | 24 |
SILVERTON MOUNTAIN | 23 |
ALYESKA RESORT | 22 |
MT. BACHELOR | 20 |
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 (JAS), the Oceanic Nino Index is currently -0.11, signifying a La Nina 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.