Despite some early spring conditions in our state, the snowpack is looking above normal for this time of year, especially for Colorado's Front Range where I live. We're currently at 110% of normal, which is awesome. If you compare the first map (snow water equivalent) to the second map (water year, Oct 1 to date), you'll notice that while the Pacific Northwest has received their normal amount of precipitation this winter, nearly all of it fell as rain in the mountains due to very warm storm fronts all winter. Bummer for them.
Unfortunately, the
snow forecast for Colorado has erased most hopes for a plethora of March powder days. Plus, the recent lack of storms and unseasonably warm temps have begun an early season corn cycle in the mountains west of Denver. While fun to ski, I get psyched for corn only once our official "winter" is over and March does not constitute an end to winter in Colorado.
I guess things could be worse. You could live in California...
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