Snowfall amounts have ranged from 7-13″ in the Tetons over the past 24 hours, and 16-21″ over the past 48 hours. Yes, Tuesday is going to be another deep powder day for skiers. Valley snow amounts have ranged from 3-6″ over the past 24 hours and 6-10″ over the past 48 hours. Periods of snow will continue throughout the day on Tuesday, before tapering off to light snow showers Tuesday night. Additional snow amounts through Tuesday night will range from 5-10″ in the Tetons and 2-4″ in the valley.
Winds have relaxed a bit as of Tuesday morning compared to yesterday but will pick back up again as the day progresses with blowing snow and poor visibility becoming a concern for driving conditions once again. By Tuesday afternoon, valley winds will be from the southwest at 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph, while mountain winds will be from the west/southwest at 20-30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Temperatures will remain steady in the mid to upper 20s in the valley through Tuesday afternoon, while temperatures at 9,000 ft will be in the low teens.
Lingering snow showers will taper off early Wednesday morning, giving way to dry conditions and clearing skies for the remainder of the day Wednesday. Highs Wednesday will reach the low 20s in the valley and the low teens at 9,000 ft. Winds will be lighter on Wednesday as well. The next storm will bring more snow to Jackson Hole on Thursday night and Friday before the pattern starts to relax this weekend.
Alan Smith, Meteorologist
