While the Rocky Mountains have been able to enjoy some decent snowfall over the past week, California has been left more or less dry. Fortunately if Chris Tomer‘s forecast stands true, early November could come with a shift in that pattern, bringing a bit of snowfall to the Sierra Nevada while keeping the Intermountain West plenty happy.
Chris Tomer has been in mountain weather meteorology for around 20 years, consulting for expeditions around the world. He’s provided necessary weather information to trips up all fourteen of the world’s 8,000 meter peaks. Tomer’s mountain weather forecasts keep winter recreators across North America up to date on potential snowfall totals through the winter, helping them to hunt down the deepest powder days possible.
Tomer’s forecast for the end of October and early November has remained pretty consistent over the past few days, with little to no snow for most of the lower 48 states until October 28. Two storm systems coming in before the end of the month could bring a healthy amount of snowfall to the Rockies, with the Wasatch looking at 6-12 inches, the Tetons looking at 5-10 inches, and Colorado looking at 8-12 inches (over two storm systems).
Meanwhile, a storm system in early November could finally bring some snow to California, with Mt. Shasta forecasted to receive up to 8 inches, Heavenly at 9 inches, and Mammoth Mountain at 6 inches. In the meantime, the Pacific Northwest is looking at some massive total snowfall potential, with Mount Bachelor forecasted for up to 2 feet between 10/29 and 11/3.
About Chris Tomer:
Tomer earned a B.S. in Meteorology from Valparaiso University graduating with Honors – where he also played basketball. Tomer minored in mathematics and broadcasting. Tomer is a fully certified meteorologist having earned the CBM and NWA Seal’s of Approval. Tomer also serves on the NWA panel of Television Seal evaluators. Chris has specialized knowledge of Mountain Meteorology.