It’s May 15th. Even if you already switched gears to summer, there’s still time to get into the mountains for a rip. The snowpack is still well above average in certain spots and now is prime time for that spring skiing road trip you’ve been talking about. Where will you earn your next turns?
Let’s take a look at the snow data for the western US compared to normal. Below is the Westwide SNOTEL Current Snow Water Equivalent % of Normal as of May 15, 2018. You can link to the most recent data from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service here. It’s updated daily throughout the winter.
See how this SNOTEL data compares to past weeks and months in our past Snotel posts.
SnoTel data is one of the best ways to find out where the coverage is above average. Are you already to plan your next skiing adventure? Enjoy the snow. Be safe out there.
