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Snow Returns to the West: Feet Forecasted From Washington to Utah
The best snow shifts in stages this week, with the Cascades and Canadian Rockies getting first crack before the focus slides into Idaho, Montana, and Utah.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:12pm
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As a powerful winter storm system sweeps across the American West, the region's iconic mountain ranges are blanketed in a fresh layer of deep, powdery snow.Baker TodayA series of winter storms is set to bring heavy snowfall to the western U.S. and Canada over the next several days, with the Cascades, Canadian Rockies, and Wasatch Range expected to see the biggest accumulations. The snow will arrive in waves, with the Northwest getting hit first before the focus shifts eastward into the Interior and Utah.
Why it matters
This late-season snowfall is a welcome sight for ski resorts and winter sports enthusiasts in the West, who have faced a challenging season with below-average snowpack in many areas. The heavy snow could help extend the ski season and provide a boost to the local economies that rely on winter tourism.
The details
The first wave of snow will hit the Cascades and Canadian Rockies on Tuesday and Wednesday, with Mount Baker in Washington and Banff Sunshine in Alberta expected to see the best conditions. A second, colder system will then push the snow further east and south into Idaho, Montana, and Utah from Wednesday night through Friday, with Brundage, Grand Targhee, and the Wasatch resorts like Alta and Snowbird set to receive the heaviest accumulations.
- The first meaningful wave builds into the Cascades late Tuesday and then spreads into Alberta and interior British Columbia through Wednesday night.
- A second colder wave pushes the best skiing east and south from Idaho into Montana and then Utah from Wednesday night through Friday.
The players
Mount Baker
A ski resort in Washington state's Cascade Mountains, known for its heavy snowfall and challenging terrain.
Banff Sunshine
A ski resort located in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, renowned for its high-quality snow and scenic mountain setting.
Brundage
A ski resort in Idaho that is expected to receive significant snowfall during the late-week storm system.
Grand Targhee
A ski resort in Wyoming, near the border with Idaho, that is also forecast to see heavy snow accumulations.
Alta
A ski resort in Utah's Wasatch Range that is known for its deep, high-quality powder snow.
Snowbird
A ski resort in Utah's Wasatch Range that is expected to be the primary beneficiary of the late-week snowfall in the region.
What’s next
Beyond Friday, the broader pattern still leans active across the Northwest and Canadian Rockies, with another round of mountain snow possible Sunday into early next week and the larger-scale signal favoring wetter than normal conditions there through April 18-26. Utah and Colorado also have another shot later in the period, but the spread is much wider there.
The takeaway
This late-season snowfall is a welcome boost for ski resorts and winter enthusiasts in the western U.S. and Canada, helping to extend the ski season and providing a much-needed shot in the arm for local economies that rely on winter tourism.
