Active Pattern for The West

Major storms going to pound parts of the Western US, during the next couple weeks. This is especially true west of the Continental Divide... The first map shows total liquid precipitation potential (melted snow and rain) and the second map shows total snow potential. Again, the pattern does not favor areas immediately east of the mountains...which is easily seen in the maps.

Map of the Western United States indicating total precipitation in inches on January 3, 2023. Valid through January 18, 2023.
Map of the Western United States indicating total snow (10:1 ratio) in inches for January 3, 2023. Valid through January 18, 2023.

Brian Bledsoe

Brian grew up on a ranch in Colorado and was inspired to pursue weather because of the impact it has on his family's way of life. His 20+ years of broadcasting experience, paired with his roots on a ranch, make Brian a great partner to have as you plan for the future.

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