00:00Could this winter's weather pattern make some western ski resorts snowier than usual?
00:04A powerful El Nino is developing in the Pacific, and it could influence snowfall across the
00:09American West. No way gives strong to very strong El Nino conditions, more than an 83% chance of
00:16continuing through early 2027. The pattern can shift the Pacific jet stream southward,
00:22steering more storms toward California and the southern United States.
00:25Five destinations worth watching include Wolf Creek, Telluride and Vail in Colorado,
00:31Tau Ski Valley in New Mexico, and Mammoth Mountain in California.
00:35But there's a catch. More precipitation doesn't automatically mean more snow.
00:40Temperatures must be cold enough for storms to produce snowfall rather than rain.
00:44So before booking a winter getaway, keep checking local snow reports and updated forecasts.
00:49El Nino could influence the season, but actual snowfall will depend on the weather each mountain
00:55receives. Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced
00:59using AI-assisted tools.
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