Deep Snow Totals for Alaska Over the Next 5 Days:

A large storm system will impact Alaska from Friday through Sunday with deep snow totals adding up above 2,000 feet, followed by lighter snow showers Monday-Tuesday. Snow levels are projected to range from 1,500 to 2,500 feet during the heaviest part of this event. Areas above the rain/snow line could see 1-2+ feet of snow.

 

Forecast for Fri (Oct 11) to Sat (Oct 12):

The main focus will be in Alaska where heavy snow is expected. Also, light showers will develop over Northern New England on Saturday morning with the highest peaks in the Whites and Adirondacks potentially receiving a light dusting of snow. 

Forecast for Sun (Oct 13) to Mon (Oct 14):

The storm track will begin to shift southward across Western North America. Additional snow will fall in Alaska, while rain will develop over Western BC and Washington where temperatures will be on the milder side.

A chilly storm system will also impact the East with snow falling over the higher terrain of New England (snow levels down to 3,000 feet on Monday), while rain will develop over the Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic. Northern portions of the Great Lakes region could potentially see some snow mix in on Monday. 

Forecast for Tue (Oct 15) to Wed (Oct 16):

High pressure will finally start to break down over the Western U.S. as a storm reaches the West Coast with rain developing from the Cascades southward to Tahoe. Temperatures will be warm during the early stages of this storm with snow levels well above ski resort summits in the Western U.S. and even in Canada, snow is only expected near the summits of ski resorts.

A chilly airmass will continue to settle in over the East with rain and snow showers developing over the Appalachians. The higher peaks of New England to as far south as North Carolina could be dusted with snow in this pattern. 

Outlook for Thu (Oct 17) to Mon (Oct 21):

A storm system and cold front are expected to move across the West early in this period, resulting in a significant cool-down along with the potential for snow in the Cascades and Rockies around the 17th-18th. After the 18th, an active storm track with snow potential is expected to favor Southern BC and Alberta.

The Eastern U.S. will see a trend toward warmer temperatures and quieter weather in this pattern as high pressure shifts from west to east over time. 

Thanks so much for reading! Next update on Monday (October 14).

Alan Smith