How uncommon is an October snowstorm of this magnitude during La Niña ? How much snow are we expecting for our area? Will the bitter cold temperatures actually end up hurting the snow potential? Listen to find out!

Show highlights include:

  • Intro
    • Hosts: Andy & Ben
  • Winter Storm Forecast Discussion: October 24-26, 2020 [Timestamp 1:49]
    • System tracks quite far south and west, atypical for La Niña
    • Main forcing will be two upper-level jet streams draped across Colorado
      • Widespread heavy jet-forced snow bands expected
      • Minimal upslope
    • A bitter cold airmass will accompany the storm arriving Saturday night, record cold a near-certainty for late October
    • Heaviest snow during the day Sunday, lingers into late Sunday night/early Monday
    • Snow Ratios – How high can they go?
    • Preliminary Snowfall Amounts [Timestamp 26:44]
    • Much needed moisture will help with the fires

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