On February 24 , 25 and 26, 2007, average snowfall was 16, 15, and 2 cm (0.9, 1.7, and 0.2 cm water equivalent), and maximum air temperatures were −0.5, 2.8, and 2.8 °C, respectively.
Average Annual Snowfall: 462 inches 2013/2014 Snowfall: 356 inches 2013/2014 Powder days: 24 2014/2015 Snowfall to Date: 53 inches Live Webcam Link.
Average Annual Snowfall: 459 inches 2013/2014 Snowfall: 500 inches 2013/2014 Powder days: Not Available 2014/2015 Snowfall to Date: 108 inches Live Webcam Link.
Paul Kocin, also of the NWS, has predicted the storm could join the top 10 snowfall totals on record.
And, another cause for optimism, says Cross, is the excellent 2011/12 snowfall in the Alps and western Canada.
It was the second big storm of the season for Washington, coming less than two months after a Dec. 19 snowfall of 16 inches.
The forecaster states: "Our 5-day forecasts accurately forecast 12 out of 13 snowfall events – as you can see in this article".
In the US, Tahoe (California) expects a stunning 180cm of fresh snow while Vail (Colorado) should have a more manageable 20cm snowfall.
Snowfall is aggregated with 3 snowfall categories, namely SC1 (SC1 = 0 cm), SC2 (0 < SC2 ≤ 3 cm) and SC3 (SC3 > 3 cm).
Table 20(b) shows all test results for all 3 snowfall categories for 5-year study period.
In New York City, which is expecting a 12in (30cm) snowfall, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said snow ploughs and 250,000 tonnes of salt were being put on standby.
