"According to Chris Vickers, WTOL Chief Meteorologist, the United States is seeing its highest snow coverage since 2003. Currently, over 43.9% of the country is under snow (as shown in the photo above). Even beyond the overall coverage, some regions are experiencing amazing early-season snowfall, well above their season-long averages. On the East Coast, for instance, Jay Peak Resort in Vermont has shattered previous snowfall records this season."
"While the East Coast enjoys a rather deep snow pack, the Western United States is well below its season averages in many spots . The culprit for this disparity is partially this winter's La Niña weather pattern . States like California (especially Tahoe area mountains), Colorado, Idaho, parts of Montana, Utah, and Wyoming are experiencing underwhelming snow coverage, which has pushed back opening dates later than usual."
"Even resorts in areas that don't typically receive an abundance of snow are capitalizing on the colder weather. The polar vortex, courtesy of La Niña , has delivered colder weather to most of the country. For example, Perfect North Slopes in Indiana, which averages only 10 inches annually, has been able to open for the season today thanks to its snowmaking systems and the sustained low temperatures."
U.S. snow coverage is at its highest level since 2003, with over 43.9% of the country currently under snow. Several regions have received exceptional early-season snowfall well above normal. The Northeast, particularly Jay Peak Resort in Vermont, has seen record totals, with Jay Peak reporting 127 inches in less than a month. The Western United States is well below seasonal snow averages in many locations. La Niña has contributed to the imbalance by producing a polar vortex and colder conditions that favor snow in some regions while suppressing storms in western mountain ranges. Some low-snow areas are opening thanks to snowmaking and sustained cold.
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