How much snow will Colorado ski areas get daily snow report? | Whiteout [Video]

It’s a shame the atmospheric river inundating the Pacific Northwest will not be bringing moisture to Colorado this week — go ski or ride Mt. Shasta, California.

Tens of trillions of gallons of water are expected to fall from this storm. The National Weather Service offices on the west coast forecast for places in Washington, Oregon and northern California to have snow accumulations approaching between 3-7 feet.

Even though Colorado won’t benefit from this storm, be thankful because next week’s potential snows keep becoming more promising each day.

Plus, Monarch Mountain welcomes skiers and riders to its slopes Friday for opening day as the central Colorado mountain celebrates its …