Winter Is Back: 12 Inches for The West to Be Followed by a "Monster" Holiday Weekend Storm

Western US snowfall through Thursday, February 12, 2026.

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The best midweek skiing will be in California on Wednesday, February 11, and Utah on Thursday, February 12. The Sierra peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday with snow levels falling through the event, and the Wasatch keeps accumulating steadily from Tuesday night through Thursday. Snow quality improves as temperatures cool, and the biggest downside is wind...