Last week the internet was abuzz with predictions of October snow that could total up in feet for certain parts of Western North America. The Atmospheric River, which was actually the remnants of Typhoon Songda, has come and gone leaving much of the continent wetter than when it arrived.
How did the first winter storm of 2016/17 it live up to its predictions?
Oregon
1. Mt. Hood Meadows
3 inches and counting at Mt. Hood Meadows.
Snowing! 3" so far and still falling. #meadowspasstime @Wx_Max @weatherchannel @wunderground @KOINNews @KATUNews @KGWNews @fox12oregon pic.twitter.com/RXwhioiFyG
— Mt. Hood Meadows (@mthoodmeadows) October 17, 2016
2. Mt. Bachelor
Mt. Bachelor was looking wintery as well.
Lookin' good out there! #snowseason #mtbachelorstoked pic.twitter.com/hD45zeKvq0
— Mt. Bachelor (@mtbachelor) October 17, 2016
Washington
3. Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park
They are already building snowmen at Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park.
4. White Pass
This guy is ready for first chair at White Pass.
See Pacific Northwest lift tickets.
Utah
5. Solitude Mountain
The storm didn’t only bring snow to the Pacific Northwest, Solitude receive a nice coating of the white stuff as well.
The Big Cottonwood Pass, Ticket Paks and Share the Freedom Pass will not be available for purchase after 10/31/2016. https://t.co/7UCcJXG6qX pic.twitter.com/jlZkB4D5p2
— Solitude Mtn Resort (@SkiSolitude) October 5, 2016
6. Alta Ski Area
Alta was looking very wintery this morning.
It's a bit wintery up here this morning. Let's go beanie weather! Face shots courtesy of the Skier Services building #altaskiarea #skialta pic.twitter.com/sWS8Mo0Ejn
— Alta Ski Area (@AltaSkiArea) October 17, 2016
See Utah lift tickets.
California
7. Squaw Valley
You might want to skip the pool today at Squaw Valley’s high camp.
Snow alert at High Camp #winterisback #mysquawalpine pic.twitter.com/r2liZVUcbb
— Squaw Alpine (@squawalpine) October 17, 2016
8. Boreal
Boreal is already thinking about opening day.
?It's really feeling like #winter ? up here today! ❄️Who's ready for Opening Day?❄️?? #RideBoreal #BorealMagic pic.twitter.com/mO4P4rhwqL
— borealmtn (@borealmtn) October 17, 2016
See Lake Tahoe lift tickets.
Wyoming
9. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Jackson Hole is reporting over a foot of its legendary snow.
See Northern Rockies lift tickets.
Canada
10. Sun Peaks
The groomers at Sun Peaks are chomping at the bit.
We are eagerly watching for more of this. This capture was from last week by Cedar Line Creative. #SunPeaks360 pic.twitter.com/HO7s9WqKse
— Sun Peaks Resort (@SunPeaksResort) October 16, 2016
11. Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler is already dropping videos of pow turns.
Check out our fall wardrobe. | First snowfall shot on Oct 10, 2016 | #InTheNameOfWinter | ? @SwitchbackFilms ? @stanrey7 ? @mercedesnicoll | pic.twitter.com/9FTSNTRRiZ
— Whistler Blackcomb (@WhistlerBlckcmb) October 12, 2016
See British Columbia lift tickets.
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