Winter is returning to the West in this forecast with several storms bringing snow across most states. The first storm has already started bringing snow to the Sierra Nevada, the Northwest, and the Northern Rockies. The most significant storms of the week move in on Wednesday and Thursday, bringing moderate to heavy snow. Temperatures will also cool throughout this storm cycle, bringing solid April powder conditions. Snow totals this week will stack up over 1 foot, and several areas will approach or exceed 2 feet!

The East will stay active as well, and storms will primarily track north. This means rain will change to mixed precipitation and then snow as you move north into Canada. Mixed precipitation and snow will affect the Upper Midwest, northern New England, and Eastern Canada.

Forecast for Wednesday (April 1):

The Western U.S. will see widespread snow across most states due to several storm systems. Snow totals will stack up over 1 foot and approach or exceed 2 feet in the heaviest areas. Colder air associated with these storms will also lower snow levels. There is no fooling on this April Fool's powder day!

The storm in the Eastern U.S. will track north and bring snow to Eastern Canada. Temperatures will be too warm in the US for the most part, with rain. Northern New England will be colder with a few areas of mixed precipitation and snow.

Forecast for Thursday (April 2):

The West will continue to see snow and cold air. Snow totals will lighten up, but still bring April powder across most states. The storm track in the East will stay active with cold air hanging to the north through the Upper Midwest, Eastern Canada, and northern New England. The northern tier of the US into Canada will see mixed precipitation and light snow. 

Forecast for Friday (April 3):

The storms across the West will start to weaken, but lingering snow showers will still affect the Northwest into the Central and Northern Rockies. Light snow accumulations are expected on Friday. The East will continue to see precipitation with cold air to the north. More mixed precipitation and snow is likely through the Upper Midwest, Eastern Canada, and northern New England.

Forecast for Saturday (April 4):

High pressure will move back into the West with a couple of lingering snow showers in the Central Rockies. The storm track lifts north with a weak storm bringing light snow to Western Canada. Another storm will track through the Midwest with more snow and mixed precipitation through the Upper Midwest and Eastern Canada.

Forecast for Sunday (April 5):

The West will stay quiet for the most part, with a few snow showers continuing in Western Canada. The East will see a storm move through with cold air on the backside. Mixed precipitation and snow will primarily stay north, with a few backside snow showers possible. This weekend will be the last day of skiing and riding for several areas out East.

Outlook for Mon (Apr 6) to Fri (Apr 10):

Spring weather will affect North America, and what I mean is that there will be swings from dry and warm air to cool and wintry weather.

The Northwest will see a couple of possible storms with rain and snow showers through next week. These storms are forecasted to stay north, but could bring a couple of scattered showers to other areas of the Rockies. In between the storms, spring conditions will develop with warmer and drier air.

The East will stay seasonable to cooler than normal with less active weather. A couple of weak storms are possible, and chances of snow will be minimal and primarily stay in Canada.

Thanks so much for reading! Next update on Friday.

Zach Butler 

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