On Wednesday a storm mostly to our north will result in some spillover snow in our patrol zone and lots of wind. Here are the model forecasts for Wednesday’s snow:
5” – Canadian Model
3” – American Model
2” – European and WRF Models
There may be lingering snow showers on Thursday and Friday with continued very high winds. With a jet streak above, there’s always a chance for upside potential, but we’re likely looking at an inch or less.
The winds then look to slow to their normal windiness by the weekend. Saturday looks to be fairly warm with increasing clouds, and then on Sunday (or Monday per the American Model), a similar (but slightly less windy) system will spillover into our patrol zone. Here are the model forecasts for Sunday’s (or Monday’s) snow:
5” – American Model
4” – European Model
3” – Canadian Model
Gazing into forecast fairyland, the next chance of snow may be around Christmas Day.
Cheers.
-Jordan (Monday 12/15/25 Morning)
Geeky Notes:
References to the American Model are to the American (GFS) Model grid including Brainerd Lake with an average elevation of 9,439’. References to the Canadian Model are the Canadian (GDPS) Model grid including Brainerd Lake with an average elevation of 10,253’. References to the European Model are the European (ECMWF IFS) Model grid including Brainerd Lake. References to the WRF Model are the CAIC WRF Hi-Res Model point forecast for Eldora Ski Area with an elevation of 9,189’. References to the Icon and UKMet Models are to the European (ECMWF) Model on a point with my cursor at my best estimate of Eldora Ski Area. For big picture overviews, I tend to rely on the American Model, not because I think it is the most accurate, but because (i) it is free and (ii) I like its interface.
