Forecast basics
How to read a mountain snow forecast
Read the dates, forecast elevation, daily snowfall and update time before choosing a ski day. A practical guide to the numbers on stormstoke.
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A better plan starts with the forecast.
Field guides for reading mountain weather, choosing your next ski day and following the snow.
Start with how to read a mountain snow forecast, or jump straight to the latest resort forecasts.
Forecast basics
Snow forecast vs. snow report: which number should you use?
Understand forecast snowfall, modeled recent snow, resort measurements and base depth so you can compare the right numbers for a ski trip.
Trip planning
How to choose a ski resort for an incoming storm
Turn a regional snow ranking into a useful shortlist by checking the same dates, mountain weather, open terrain and travel constraints.
Trip planning
How to plan a ski trip around a changing snow forecast
A practical planning sequence for following a storm: define your constraints, compare dated forecasts and leave room for a workable alternative.
Using stormstoke
How to set snow alerts that fit your ski plans
Choose a snowfall threshold, forecast window and daily minimum in stormstoke, then use alerts to know when to review a resort forecast.