Hello skiers,

Guess what? There is enough snow at 49 Degrees North (north of Spokane) to open for Friday (11th) through the weekend. Natural snow and snowmaking helped them with 14 at the base and 30 on top. Go for it! Click logo above for details.

Looks like we are in a dry pattern for a week or more. That is very unusual. Mid to late November is typically the time of year with the most storms. Problem is high pressure will dominate our weather, blocking storms. Airflow on the east side of the high is causing chilly, but partly sunny weather for at least a week.

The good news is there are no warm storms coming to hurt the new snowpack. Plus, the weather will be very cold in the mountains (teens and 20s) Those are great cold temperatures for widespread snowmaking adding to the snowpack.

Snow coverage is variable with a few inches to more than two feet in places. We can still use another foot or two to open, but snow making will help us get closer.

Ill have an update Sunday.

His Excellency - The Grand Poobah of Powder

Larry Schick
Meteorololgist