MTN crusher. MRG snow forecast from Pete
Snow consistency appears pretty wet below 3000 feet during the first part of this event. There is a substantial column of boundary level air indicated to be in the 28-33 degree range on model cross sections through midday Sunday. Keep in mind that heavy wet thump snow can both make travel conditions very treacherous and cause power outages, especially when combined with wind. Conditions begin to change late Sunday as colder air begins to settle across the high country as the flow becomes northwesterly. This is ultimately what will separate this storm from the pack this year as the setup appears outstanding for a continuation of colder snow across the mountains Sunday evening, night and Monday. The flow looks great and the storm will be slow enough to depart to allow lingering moisture to just hammer the northern Greens with continuous cold snow. Here are my expectations on snow totals period by period. Please keep in mind that this is a very elevation sensitive event and if you're reading from the Champlain Valley, your outcome will be very different and considerably less snowy than the one forecasted for the mountains.
Saturday Night: Mixed precip changing to snow - thump potential toward dawn. 6-12 inches mostly wet snow
Sunday Day: Heavy snow early, possible lull midday or afternoon. 3-6 inches mostly wet snow
Sunday Night: Snow occasionally heavy. 6-12 inches of powder
Monday: Snow or snow showers. Another 6-12 inches !
Total storm accumulations by Monday evening: 21-42 inches