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SNOTEL Data: The Current Western US Snowpack – SWE % Of Normal – March 1, 2019

Is it really already March? Time flies when you’re having fun. Below you can check out the latest SNOTEL data. This might just help you plan your spring skiing trips. Have fun and be safe!

Let’s take a look at the snow data for the western US compared to normal. Below is the Westwide SNOTEL Current Snow Water Equivalent % of Normalas March 1, 2019. You can link to the most recent data from the…

SNOTEL Data: The Current Western US Snowpack – SWE % Of Normal – January 2, 2019

Happy New Year! Can you believe it’s already 2019? Now seems like a good time to take a quick look at the current snowpack across the mountain west. It doesn’t seem like anywhere is super snorkel-worthy. In fact most places are below average snowpack – with a handful of exceptions. Hopefully you have lots of snow in your zone!

Let’s take a look at the snow data for the western US compared to…

SNOTEL Data: The Current Western US Snowpack – SWE % Of Normal – May 15, 2018

It’s May 15th. Even if you already switched gears to summer, there’s still time to get into the mountains for a rip. The snowpack is still well above average in certain spots and now is prime time for that spring skiing road trip you’ve been talking about. Where will you earn your next turns?

Let’s take a look at the snow data for the western US compared to normal. Below is the Westwide SNOTEL…

SNOTEL Data: The Current Western US Snowpack – SWE % Of Normal – May 1, 2018

Is it really already May? Most ski resorts have stopped spinning lifts for the season. Flowers are blooming in the valleys and flip flops are feeling super nice after a long winter in ski boots. But is ski season really over? Absolutely not.

There’s still plenty of snow up high and if you’re willing to work for it there will be human powered skiing for many more months in many parts of the…

SNOTEL Data: The Current Western US Snowpack – SWE % Of Normal – February 15, 2018

How’s your February going so far? We can all agree that it’s kind of a weird winter. There’s been lots of snow in some parts of the western United States and not so much snow in other spots. Hopefully some of the big February storms will start rolling in and blanketing more of the western US in snow! If you’re craving some powder, its been deeper up north this season. Who’s up for a road trip?…

SNOTEL Data: The Current Western US Snowpack – SWE % Of Normal – January 15, 2018

For large portions of the western US, it hasn’t been a great winter so far. On the flip side, there are some zones where it’s totally epic. Is it time for that road trip you’ve been talking about? Let’s take a look at the snow data for the western US compared to normal. Below is the Westwide SNOTEL Current Snow Water Equivalent % of Normal as of January 15, 2018. You can link to the most recent…

SNOTEL Data: The Current Western US Snowpack – November 11, 2017

For mid-November there’s a lot of snow on the ground. The snowflakes are starting to stack up and that’s a good sign that winter is here. Lifts are starting to spin and skin tracks are heading out in search of powder. Anyone else excited for the 2017/2018 winter season? We certainly are! Let’s take a look at the snow data for the western US compared to normal. Below is the Westwide SNOTEL Current…

15800% of normal? Time for a road trip!

July is here. The solstice has come and gone. Every day we’re getting closer to another winter season. Many people have put summer wax on the skis and transitioned to warm weather sports like hiking, biking, fishing, or rafting. But there are still a few diehards out there.

Looking at the mountains, there are still some skiable north facing lines and plenty of permanent snow fields. Most snotel…