Chris Tomer

Denver

Meteorologist in Denver, CO @Weathernation. I also forecast weather for mountaineers and skiers around the world. @ValpoU grad.

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Northeast Turns Cool & Soggy End Of Week

2 weeks ago | weathernationtv.com | Chris Tomer

20 May 2025 6:23 PMAn area of low pressure stalls later this week over the Great Lakes and Northeast with high rain chances, cloud cover, and much cooler temps. You might even need a light jacket. It sets the stage for a cooler end of week and weekend with high temps only in the 50s. Throw some fertilizer down on your lawn. 1-4 inches of rainfall is possible across WI, MI, OH, PA, WV, NY, MA, DE, and RI through Saturday. Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.
Northeast Severe Weather Risk Saturday

3 weeks ago | weathernationtv.com | Chris Tomer

A cold front and storm system track across the Northeast on Saturday with a risk for severe weather. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms across the Northeast on Saturday. Strong wind, damaging hail, and tornadoes are possible. Watch for morning and midday rain/thunderstorms. Strong to severe thunderstorms might develop in the afternoon.Rain Expect pockets of 1-2 inches of rainfall accumulation. Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.
Southeast Soaker This Weekend

1 month ago | weathernationtv.com | Chris Tomer

A large trough of low pressure stalls over the Gulf Friday, May 9th, through Sunday, May 11th, and unloads heavy rain across the Gulf Coast and Southeastern U.S. Bad timing for anyone going on a beach vacation to Destin, Panama City, and Jacksonville. As we head into the end of the week and into the weekend, as this large upper low over the Lower Mississippi Valley lingers, heavy rainfall could measure up to 3-6" with isolated totals even higher than that.
Another Shot Of Rockies Snow

1 month ago | weathernationtv.com | Chris Tomer

27 Apr 2025 6:37 PMA deep trough of low pressure is sliding through California on Sunday and the remaining Rockies on Monday. It's delivering high elevation snow accumulation. By Monday, the trough of low pressure is squarely over Utah/Wyoming/Colorado and emerging into the Plains. The highest peaks in Utah, Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado could see over 6 inches of accumulation by late Tuesday. Enjoy the slopes while you can! Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.
'Wingman' Documentary Follows First Man To Paraglide Across Colorado

1 month ago | weathernationtv.com | Chris Tomer

Wingman is a brand new documentary that follows Peter Thompson as he becomes the first person to paraglide across the state of Colorado. Thompson breaks up the flight into about 10 days, and during the flight he lands on numerous 13,000ft and 14,000ft peaks. Meteorology is critical to success. Thompson has to find the most stable weather to complete the journey while avoiding daily thunderstorms.
Heavy Snow Hits The Rockies Later This Week

1 month ago | weathernationtv.com | Chris Tomer

A classic April snowstorm hits the Rockies later this weekend and weekend. This is includes the mountains of CA, UT, WY, ID, MT, and CO. We could be looking at a foot or more of grand total accumulation in a few locations. A large dip in the jet stream (trough of low pressure) develops across the West with colder air and heavy rain & snow. Maximum snowfall timeline:Utah: PM 4/16-4/18, 4/21. Colorado: 4/18-4/19. Wyoming: 4/17-4/18, 4/21-4/22. Montana: PM 4/16-4/18, 4/21-4/22.
West Stays Active With Rain & Snow

2 months ago | weathernationtv.com | Chris Tomer

A powerful storm system continues to deliver strong wind, heavy rainfall, and high elevation snowfall to the Pacific Northwest. Timing it out, precipitation moves from the PNW into ID/WY/MT/UT/CO through 3/28 and 3/29. PNW air temps are very warm initially then colder air moves in on 3/28. This should help to bring the freezing level (rain/snow line) back down to lower elevations. Places along the Pacific coast can expect heavy rainfall with a few inches of accumulation possible.
Heavy Snow For Utah & Colorado

Mar 9, 2025 | weathernationtv.com | Chris Tomer

High pressure gives way to 2-3 different storm systems between 3/13-3/18. Heavy snow accumulation is likely for Utah and Colorado. The first storm system arrives (3/13-3/14) with a deep trough and powerful jet stream. Timing with Future Radar:Forecast snowfall 3/13-3/14. Ski specific forecast 3/13-3/14. A second storm system arrives 3/15-3/16, and a third storm system arrives 3/17-3/18. Feet of grand total accumulation is likely. Forecast grand totals by 3/19:
Next Storm System For Utah and Colorado

Mar 4, 2025 | weathernationtv.com | Chris Tomer

The next storm system hits Utah and Colorado 3/5-3/7. It's got powerful jet stream support, and the orographic flow across the Wasatch looks significant. The storm system is currently approaching California. Forecast Timing:I think we'll be measuring grand totals in feet across the Wasatch. In general, expect 1-3 feet by 5am Friday (3/7). Special note, this storm system will likely push Alta, UT over the 400-inch mark for the season so far.
Colorado's Ski Forecast Next 7 Days

Mar 2, 2025 | weathernationtv.com | Chris Tomer

2 Mar 2025 9:00 PMThere are two storm systems lined-up for Colorado through 3/8. The first storm system 3/3-3/4 delivers colder air, gusty wind (30-50mph), and heavy snow for a few resorts. The bullseye for biggest accumulations: Loveland Ski Area, Cameron Pass, RMNP, A-Basin, Gore Range, Steamboat, and Vail Pass. Totals through 3/4:The 2nd storm system arrives 3/6-3/7 with heavy snow accumulation for the Western Slope (6-12 inches). Less accumulation across the Divide and Summit County.