The National Weather Service has updated its graphical forecast feature to show which areas of the United States are facing snowy conditions this weekend.
Throughout the month, the coldest and snowiest region in the country has consistently been the elevated peaks of the Rocky Mountains, and this weekend will be no different. The NWS forecasts heavy snowfall, strong winds, and cold temperatures in the mountains that could affect travel throughout Idaho, Montana, and Washington.
By setting the graphical forecast to its “Snowfall 71-hr High End” function, users can find an interactive map of the states facing the heaviest snowfall this weekend. The clearest outlier, marked by a dark red section on the map, is the peaks of the Rockies in the vicinity of Seattle and near the Canadian border.
These stormy conditions will begin as early as Friday evening, with the NWS predicting total snowfall levels of 50 inches in the mountains surrounding Wenatchee and Everett.…