According to Direct Weather’s 2024-25 snowfall forecast, above-normal snowfall is expected in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Pacific Northwest this winter. Below-normal snowfall is expected in the Southwest, with heavy snow possible along the East Coast.
Below is a summary of snowfall forecasts for the 2024-25 season by ski region across the United States.
Northeast (New England)
States: New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine Above average snowfall is expected. In the East, New England is most likely to see above average snowfall.
Mid-Atlantic
States: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia Above normal snowfall is expected across the region, including parts of the Ohio Valley where snowfall amounts may be higher.
Southeast
States: North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky Snowfall is expected to be less than normal overall, but some areas in the north may see heavier amounts.
Midwest and Great Lakes
States: Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa Above normal snowfall is expected across much of the region, with the Great Lakes region likely to experience an active lake effect snow season.
Rocky Mountains
States: Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana Above-normal snowfall is likely in the Northwest Rockies. Above-normal snowfall is also expected in the Central and Southern Rockies, but uncertainty remains.
Pacific Northwest
States: Washington, Oregon There is a high probability of above average snowfall across the region.
Southwest
States: California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico Snowfall is expected to be below normal overall. Portions of Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona are at high risk for below normal snowfall.
Additional Insights
A potential shift to a neutral ENSO pattern could bring a bounty of cold and snow to eastern regions. The storm’s track could bring severe snowstorms to the East Coast. As new model guidance is released, updated forecasts may show even snowier conditions in the East.
