Long Wait For Colorado Skiers

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27 Feb 2025 2:00 AM

It could be a long wait for skiers looking for the next mountain snow. A ridge of high pressure builds across parts of the West (including most of Colorado) through Sunday. The main storm track (jet stream) shifts north to favor the PNW/BC/ID/MT/WY for the most consistent snowfall.

When can Colorado skiers expect new snow? There will be a light snow the Central and Northern Mountains Wednesday, but the next major snowfall will not occur until Sunday or after (3/2-3/7).

A colder storm system is possible next week or mid-week, with significant snow accumulation.


Freezing level (Maximum) in Colorado's Mountains this week:

  • 2/26: 7200ft

  • 2/27: 10300ft

  • 2/28: 11500ft

  • 3/1: 12300ft

  • 3/2: 10500ft

Forecast snowfall through Saturday (3/1):

Colorado's forecast through Saturday (3/1) - notice both minor waves with a dusting of snow across the Central and Northern Mountains of Colorado:

Forecast Timing:

Tune into WeatherNation for more details.

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