Chris Tomer

Meteorologist at KDVR-TV (Denver, CO)

Meteorologist at KWGN-TV (Denver, CO)

Meteorologist in Denver, CO. KDVR/KWGN-TV. I also forecast weather for mountaineers and skiers around the world. @ValpoU grad.

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West Stays Active With Rain & Snow

4 weeks 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

1 month ago | 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

1 month ago | 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

1 month ago | 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.
Jay Peak Ski Area Has More Snow Than Alta Ski Area

1 month ago | weathernationtv.com | Chris Tomer

26 Feb 2025 8:15 PMImagine a ski resort in the Northeast with over 350 inches of snow so far this season. Jay Peak, VT is advertising just that. Alta, UT is one of the snowiest ski areas in all of North America averaging about 550 inches (about 45 feet) per winter season. In fact, Alta logged 903 inches during its biggest season on record in 2022-2023.
Long Wait For Colorado Skiers

2 months ago | weathernationtv.com | Chris Tomer

23 Feb 2025 8:12 PMIt could be a long wait for skiers looking for the next major mountain snow. A ridge of high pressure builds across parts of the West (including most of Colorado) through 3/2. The main stormtrack (jet stream) shifts north to favor the PNW/BC/ID/MT/WY for the most consistent snowfall. When can Colorado skiers expect new snow? A light dusting is possible on 2/24-2/25 in the Central and Northern Mountains, but I'm not forecasting anything major until on/after 3/2.
Heavy Snow Continues Across the Rockies Through 2/20

2 months ago | weathernationtv.com | Chris Tomer

Heavy snow accumulation continues across the Rockies with two additional storm systems coming down the pipeline. The Tetons, Wasatch, parts of Idaho, and the Central and Northern Rockies can expect snow accumulation 2/16-2/18 & 2/19-2/20. The second storm system opens the flood gates for the PNW and British Columbia with a rich flow setting up 2/19-2/25 and feet of accumulation. Numerous Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories remain effect through Tuesday.
Heavy Snow For The Plains Tuesday-Wednesday

2 months ago | weathernationtv.com | Chris Tomer

An area of low pressure will move out of the Rockies between Tuesday and Wednesday Night delivering 6-12 inches of snow accumulation to a large corridor of the Plains. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect:Timing:Forecast accumulation looks impressive in a large corridor including Hays, Omaha, Kansas city, Sioux City, Cedar Rapids, Madison, and parts of Chicago.
Snowy Period Ahead for Colorado

2 months ago | weathernationtv.com | Chris Tomer

The jet stream shifts south and targets Colorado with cold and snow starting 2/11 and continues through 2/17. Denver could see several inches during this timeframe. The Mountains could see 1-3 feet of total accumulation. Timing:1) An Arctic cold front hits Denver and the Front Range late 2/11 into early 2/12. Light to moderate snow accumulation likely for the I-25 Corridor and I-70 Corridor into the Mountains.
Snow Returns to Utah & Colorado on Friday-Saturday

2 months ago | weathernationtv.com | Chris Tomer

It's been a warm and dry few days in the mountains of Utah and Colorado, but that's about to change. The next Pacific storm system hits the Wasatch Mountains (& High Uinta's) of Utah on Friday (2/7), and the Central and Northern Mountains of Colorado late Friday (2/7) into Saturday (2/8).