Snow in the Forecast for the West and the East

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By Alan Smith, Meteorologist Posted 4 months ago November 5, 2025

Summary

Two storms will move across the West Wed-Fri, favoring higher terrain in the Northwest & Northern Rockies for the deepest totals, while mild temperatures will result in snow level issues for lower elevation resorts. The East is also heading into an active pattern with colder temps and snow, including significant snow for New England. The pattern looks more enticing for the West after Nov 13.

Short Term Forecast

Two storms will impact the West over the next three days, followed by a break in the pattern this weekend, with the storm track shifting northward into Central and Northern British Columbia.

This cycle will favor higher terrain in the Cascades, British Columbia, and Northern U.S. Rockies for the deepest totals, with modest snowfall for Tahoe and just some light snow for Utah and Colorado.

Mild temperatures and high snow levels will be a limiting factor for some ski terrain in the Northwest.

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Forecast for Wed (Nov 5) to Wed Night:

The first of two storms will move into the West with snow favoring the higher terrain of the Cascades and BC Coast Range, while light to moderate snow will also fall across the Sierra, Northern U.S. Rockies, and Canadian Interior.

A storm will also move into the Northeast on Wednesday, along with a cold front, with impressive early-season snowfall expected over parts of the Adirondacks and New England.

Forecast for Thu (Nov 6) to Thu Night:

Light to moderate snow will fall across the Central Rockies as the first storm tracks east, while a second storm will make landfall in the Northwest with more snow developing across the higher terrain of the Cascades and Western Canada. Snow levels will remain high in most areas on Thursday before lowering on Thursday night as colder air arrives.

Snow showers will also continue across New York and New England on the backside of Wednesday night's storm.

Forecast for Fri (Nov 7) to Fri Night:

Snow will continue to fall across the Northwest and Northern Rockies, with just a little bit of light snow reaching Northern Utah and Northern Colorado. A weaker storm will also bring some light rain and snow to Northern New England, but snow levels will be higher with warmer air arriving.

Forecast for Sat (Nov 8) to Sat Night:

Light snow will linger across the Northwest and the Rockies on Saturday morning before drying out by Saturday afternoon. Light flurries and sprinkles can also be expected across Northern New England. A cold front will also move across the Upper Midwest with light snow developing across a large swath.

Forecast for Sun (Nov 9) to Sun Night:

The West will see a break in the pattern as a ridge of high pressure builds over the region, aside from Central and Northern BC, where more snow and rain are expected on the northern periphery of the ridge.

Attention then turns to the East, where a storm will move through with a powerful cold front arriving on the back side. In the wake of the cold front, snow will develop across New York, New England, and Quebec with significant accumulations possible for some areas. Light to moderate snow showers will also develop across the Upper Midwest and in the Mid-Atlantic along the western slopes of the Appalachians.

Extended Forecast

Outlook for Mon (Nov 10) to Fri (Nov 14):

The pattern continues to look favorable for the East next week with below-average temperatures and snow showers expected. Good snowmaking conditions are expected for ski resorts, along with some bonus natural snow.

In the West, unseasonably warm temperatures are expected to start the week with the dominant storm track staying north of the Canadian border (more snow expected for ski resorts in BC). However, a transition to a more active pattern with cooler temperatures and snow is projected for late next week across the Western U.S. We will certainly be keeping an eye on this, so stay tuned.