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Powerful Snowmaker to Blanket Northern Tier Through the Weekend
February 7, 2025 at 08:08 AM EST
UPDATED by WeatherBug Meteorologist, Andrew Rosenthal
A strong low pressure system will march across the country from today through this weekend, bringing waves of heavy snowfall from the interior Northwest to New England.
This system is the latest in a parade of Pacific storms that has been bringing rain and mountain snow to northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Since the start of February, Sacramento, Calif., has received nearly 3 inches of rain, while Donner Peak, Calif., has seen 32 inches of snow. Medford, Ore., picked up 8 inches of snow, while Sultan, Wash., has seen 9 inches.
This low pressure system will continue to bury the Sierra Nevada and Cascades in snow, even as it marches inland today. Another 4 to 8 inches of snow is anticipated, making travel difficult along Interstates 80 and 84. Meanwhile, a ribbon of heavy snow will fall across Idaho, Montana and Wyoming today, bringing 8 to 12 inches of snow to Yellowstone National Park, and 4 to 7 inches to the plateaus of central and eastern Montana.
Winter Storm Warnings remain in place across the southern Cascades and much of the Sierra Nevada, as well as higher elevations of the Rockies in Montana and Wyoming. Winter Weather Advisories have been issued from southern Oregon to North and South Dakota, Minnesota, and central and northern Wisconsin. This includes Billings, Mont., Sun Valley, Idaho, Lake Tahoe, Calif., and Minneapolis.
As this low pressure system continues to race eastward, snow is expected to develop this afternoon over the Dakotas and quickly move across Minnesota and Wisconsin this evening into early Saturday morning. Three to 5 inches of fresh snow is expected, though localized snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches will be possible. In addition to the current advisories, Winter Storm Watches are in place across central Wisconsin, included Eau Claire and Wausau.
Be sure to download the WeatherBug app to stay up to date on the latest on this changing weather. Regardless of the exact track, it’s never too early to have a supply kit packed in case of inclement weather. A simple kit including a weather radio, water, blankets, batteries and non-perishable food items will go a long way in the event of a power outage. It’s always best to avoid travelling in rough weather as the roads will be dangerous.
This system is the latest in a parade of Pacific storms that has been bringing rain and mountain snow to northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Since the start of February, Sacramento, Calif., has received nearly 3 inches of rain, while Donner Peak, Calif., has seen 32 inches of snow. Medford, Ore., picked up 8 inches of snow, while Sultan, Wash., has seen 9 inches.
This low pressure system will continue to bury the Sierra Nevada and Cascades in snow, even as it marches inland today. Another 4 to 8 inches of snow is anticipated, making travel difficult along Interstates 80 and 84. Meanwhile, a ribbon of heavy snow will fall across Idaho, Montana and Wyoming today, bringing 8 to 12 inches of snow to Yellowstone National Park, and 4 to 7 inches to the plateaus of central and eastern Montana.
Winter Storm Warnings remain in place across the southern Cascades and much of the Sierra Nevada, as well as higher elevations of the Rockies in Montana and Wyoming. Winter Weather Advisories have been issued from southern Oregon to North and South Dakota, Minnesota, and central and northern Wisconsin. This includes Billings, Mont., Sun Valley, Idaho, Lake Tahoe, Calif., and Minneapolis.
As this low pressure system continues to race eastward, snow is expected to develop this afternoon over the Dakotas and quickly move across Minnesota and Wisconsin this evening into early Saturday morning. Three to 5 inches of fresh snow is expected, though localized snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches will be possible. In addition to the current advisories, Winter Storm Watches are in place across central Wisconsin, included Eau Claire and Wausau.
Be sure to download the WeatherBug app to stay up to date on the latest on this changing weather. Regardless of the exact track, it’s never too early to have a supply kit packed in case of inclement weather. A simple kit including a weather radio, water, blankets, batteries and non-perishable food items will go a long way in the event of a power outage. It’s always best to avoid travelling in rough weather as the roads will be dangerous.