WEATHER DISCUSSION - Friday April 18, 2024 -

Today high pressure ridging builds in and temperatures look chilly (24F as of 6am Friday) as low pressure slips south-eastward and away. On Saturday expect mostly sunny skies, then a low pressure system moves in mainly to the north with some snow mainly to the north (isolated snow showers possible for Bogus Basin, but mostly sunshine) for the final day of the season. LONGER RANGE.

Next week expect some cold temperatures and snow daily, mostly light and some moderate (through the 26th or so), followed by another spring warm-up for the last days of April and first part of May (should see 70F), is looking on track (early May we see more snow after the 3rd or so). Overall we are likely going to see more winter-esque (than usual) weather drag on a bit into late spring/ early summer. Meteorologist/ Chris Manly



WEATHER DISCUSSION - Monday April 14, 2024 -

Today and Tuesday look warmer and spring-like under a brief high-pressure ridge across the Northwest US. Wednesday and Thursday a moisture-limited low pressure system drops in out of the Northwest/ North, with some PM thunderstorms and showers on a continued mild Wednesday, then Wednesday evenin-overnight it turns to snow as we see 18F at 10,000 feet air move in. Thursday continues cold as the low stalls out across the region, bringing north winds (northeast most optimally) and some moisture, for upslope forcing and snow accumulation, possibly better than we are forecasting. Friday continues cold as the low slips eastward and away. Saturday is an in-between day with mostly sunny skies, then a low pressure system may move in with some snow for the final day of the season. LONGER RANGE.

The 20th onward (Sunday, closing day) for about 5-7 days, cold and snowy daily, light to moderate, could be heavy (at times) snowfall, followed by another spring warm-up for the last days of April and first part of May (should see 70F), is looking on track. Overall we are likely going to see more winter-esque (than usual) weather drag on a bit into late spring/ early summer. Meteorologist/ Chris Manly



WEATHER DISCUSSION - Thursday April 10, 2024 -

Today (Thursday April 10) looks warmer with low pressure offshore and a high pressure ridge across the Northwest US. Winds and some clouds increase on a mild Friday, with light snow, chilly, and very little accumulation on Saturday. Clearing is expected, a "blue-bird" day on a colder closing Sunday. Early next week looks warm and spring-like under building high-pressure ridging across the Northwest US. LONGER RANGE.

Late next week light-ish showers mostly rain some snow for Bogus Basin, then the 19th-20th onward for about 5 days, cold and snowy daily, light to moderate could be heavy snowfall, followed by another spring warm-up and our first 60+F after the 25th. Overall we are likely going to see more winter-esque (than usual) weather drag on a bit into late spring/ early summer. Meteorologist/ Chris Manly



WEATHER DISCUSSION - Monday April 07, 2024 -

Today a low pressure system moves through the Pacific Northwest, but remains mostly to the north, for more limited energy and moisture across the region, and mostly in the form of rain today, turning to snow this evening and overnight as snow levels drop to near and below the base. Snow is expected at times as we remain unsettled with good dynamics and limited moisture. By Wednesday and Thursday we see a warm-up with low pressure offshore and a high pressure ridge across the Northwest US.Winds and some clouds increase on a mild Friday, with mostly light snow on Saturday, then clearing out on a colder closing Sunday. LONGER RANGE.

Overall we are likely going to see more winter-esque (than usual) weather drag on a bit into late spring/ early summer. Meteorologist/ Chris Manly



WEATHER DISCUSSION - Friday April 04, 2024 -

Through the weekend a high pressure ridge centered over the Northwest US takes hold and delivers sunny spring weather to Bogus Basin, with some of the deepest snow for this time of year, and spring conditions expected as the season winds down. As we move into Monday a low pressure system moves through the Pacific Northwest, but remains mostly to the north, for more limited energy and moisture across the region. Mostly light snow is expected but could be more moderate Monday and Tuesday, with snow levels a close call, for some rain mix at base elevations either day. By next Wednesday and Thursday we see a warm-up with low pressure offshore and a high pressure ridge across the Northwest US. LONGER RANGE.

After a warm up into next the weekend (through next Fri/ Sat, 11-12 Apr) expect snow potential to return for 3-5 days, followed by an equal length warm up. Overall however, we are likely going to see more winter-esque (than usual) weather drag on a bit into late spring/ early summer. Meteorologist/ Chris Manly



WEATHER DISCUSSION - Monday March 31, 2024 -

Strong Gulf of Alaska low pressure moves in with some respectable snowfall today as energy is focused across the region, though more moisture limited than expected. This system starts to drop south on Tuesday, with lighter snowfall, and the same trend is expected Wednesday, as the last blast of this large scale trough is exiting. By Thursday and through the weekend a high pressure ridge centered over the Northwest US takes hold and delivers sunny spring weather to Bogus Basin, with some of the deepest snow for this time of year, and spring conditions expected as the season winds down. LONGER RANGE.

More good snowfalls are likely through the rest of April (mixed in with the usual April/ Spring warm-ups in between), and mostly after the 10th, as it looks like this ridge may hang on for a while. Overall however, we are likely going to see winter-esque weather drag on (more than usual) a bit into late spring/ early summer. Meteorologist/ Chris Manly



WEATHER DISCUSSION - Friday March 28, 2024 -

Temperatures have steadily dropped and will stay cold today and Saturday, with some light to moderate snowfall expected to help kick start the fresh snow on the slopes, with more snow on Sunday as low pressure sits offshore of the Pacific Northwest, and sends weather disturbances through. Next week is looking very promising with stronger and colder storm systems expected, the best/ strongest of which will move in on Wednesday and Thursday (Moisture charts for Wednesday show a good "river" of moisture on tap, and cold temperatures for heavy snow, will have to watch snow levels...), with snow day criteria or more expected (multiple feet possible). LONGER RANGE.

Snow is expected daily all next week, with some heavy snowfalls expected, then next weekend (5-6 April) expect strong high pressure across the Pacific Northwest, with warmer temperatures and sunny skies. More good snowfalls are likely through the rest of April (mixed in with the usual April/ Spring warm-ups in between). We are likely going to see winter-esque weather drag on (more than usual) a bit into late spring/ early summer. Meteorologist/ Chris Manly



WEATHER DISCUSSION - Tuesday March 25, 2024 -

Today and Wednesday look mostly sunny and very spring-like, base is down to 91" from 102", so get out there. Sun angles are yielding warmer sunshine so be ready for that also. Wednesday night and Thursday look messy with snow levels an issue, some snow, base rain, as low pressure approaches, then Friday and Saturday we get some light to moderate snowfalls to kick start the slopes again, then a heavier snow on Sunday is most promising with maybe half a foot of snow as stronger and more large-scale low pressure moves into the region/ Pacific Northwest.

LONGER RANGE.

From the last discussion: "Late next week and that weekend (27 Mar through 30-31 March) expect another round of slope-freshening goodness (snow)" <- ON TRACK, then in early April (all next week), expect more snow, daily, to add some more fresh powder days to your season! We expect another warm-up and sunny skies under strong high pressure ridging across the Pacific Northwest after next week (around the 5th-ish of April). This should last a few days or so, then more good snowfalls are likely through April (mixed in with the usual April/ Spring warm-ups in between. We are likely going to see winter-esque weather drag on (more than usual) a bit into late spring/ early summer. Meteorologist/ Chris Manly



WEATHER DISCUSSION - Thursday March 20, 2024 -

The mountain is currently being transformed back to mid-winter conditions, with heavy snow as of 3:33 am. More snow is expected today through Saturday, with good moisture and mostly Pacific Northwest focused storms bringing upper-level energy and mostly favorable orographics. Expect blowing and drifting snow at times with windy conditions today and Friday. Winter is far from over. By Sunday (March 23rd) expect a blue-bird sunshine day under high pressure ridging. This lasts through next Wednesday, with more spring-like conditions developing as high temperatures pop up above freezing, and sun angles yield warmer sunshine.

LONGER RANGE.

Late next week and that weekend (27 Mar through 30-31 March) expect another round of slope-freshening goodness (snow), then in early April, we may see a bit of a warm-up and sunny skies under strong high pressure ridging across the Pacific Northwest. We are likely going to see winter-esque weather drag on (more than usual) a bit into late spring/ early summer. Meteorologist/ Chris Manly