[VIDEO] Chris Tomer's Mountain Weather Forecast: Late-January Will See Snow Finally Return to the West - SnowBrains

"After a long dry stretch, skiers and riders in the southern Rockies finally have reason to celebrate. A new storm system is tracking across the Four Corners, promising a solid shot of fresh snow for Colorado and northern New Mexico-potentially the most exciting accumulation of the season so far. Expect those deep purples on the maps to make a welcome appearance on the slopes by the weekend."

"Elsewhere, patience remains the name of the game. The Wasatch, Pacific Northwest, and Interior BC will mostly miss the brunt of this system, though some late-period snow chances could develop by month's end. The Northeast, on the other hand, is lining up for a potent storm and strong lake-effect setup that could deliver double-digit totals for some resorts if the track holds steady."

A southern-track storm will move across the Four Corners, delivering substantial snowfall to the southern Rockies, including Colorado and northern New Mexico. This system could produce the most exciting accumulations of the season, with deep-purple map returns indicating heavy mountain totals by the weekend. The Wasatch, Pacific Northwest, and Interior British Columbia will largely miss the core, though late-month snow chances remain possible. The Northeast is setting up for a strong storm and enhanced lake-effect that could yield double-digit totals at some resorts if the track holds. Powder opportunities will concentrate in the southern Rockies and select Northeast resorts.

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