EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 13 MIN
250: Why the Snow Isn’t Coming and What That Means Moving Forward with Gary Lezak
from CattleUSA Daily · host Lauren Moylan | Cattle USA
Lauren sits down with Gary Lezak for a winter weather check-in as Colorado experiences one of the most extreme snow droughts on record. They break down what’s happening in the atmosphere right now, why storm systems keep missing key regions, and how the recurring weather pattern helps identify risk windows months in advance. From winter storm threats in Texas to early signals for drought and summer heat, this episode focuses on how producers can think ahead instead of reacting late.LinksWeather 20/20 Dashboard Discount - https://www.weather2020.com/partner/cattle-usaSubstack - https://weather2020.substack.com/The Global Predictor App - https://www.weather2020.com/global-predictor-mobile-appYoutube -https://www.youtube.com/@Weather2020Follow Gary on X - https://x.com/glezak CattleUSA Insurance - https://info.cattleusainsurance.com/l/1102253/2025-06-04/288f5mCattleUSA Website - https://www.cattleusa.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleusamediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleusa.media/Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.cattleusadrive.com/CattleUSA Media - https://www.cattleusamedia.com/Lauren’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_laurenmoylan/Lauren’s Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ShowboatmediacoThe Next Generation Podcast Website - https://www.thenextgenag.com/Takeaways• Colorado is experiencing its lowest snow year on record, with major implications for fire risk, water supply, and reservoirs.• The recurring weather pattern explains why storm systems keep weakening as they move through the Rockies.• Risk windows matter more than exact forecasts. They help identify when disruption is most likely, not just if it will happen.• Texas sits in a higher-risk zone for winter weather impacts this week, while Kansas and Missouri are on the edge.• The broader weather pattern is not expected to suddenly change, even as La Niña trends toward neutral.• California has a higher-confidence storm risk window later in the winter, particularly in early March.• Early summer heat signals are already showing up in the pattern, with potential impacts during key crop development periods.• February and March will be critical months to determine whether drought areas expand or stabilize heading into planting season.Chapters00:00 Colorado snow update and setting the stage01:50 Snow drought impacts beyond ski season03:30 What the LRC is and how risk windows work05:20 Winter storm risk and regional impacts07:10 Why storms keep missing Colorado08:40 Looking ahead to spring and summer signals10:45 Drought watch and what to monitor next12:30 Final thoughts on planning ahead with weather dataweather risk windows, snow drought, Colorado weather, LRC weather pattern, winter storm outlook, drought monitoring, summer heat risk, long-range weather forecasting, agricultural weather planning
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Lauren sits down with Gary Lezak for a winter weather check-in as Colorado experiences one of the most extreme snow droughts on record. They break down what’s happening in the atmosphere right now, why storm systems keep missing key regions, and how the recurring weather pattern helps identify risk windows months in advance. From winter storm threats in Texas to early signals for drought and summer heat, this episode focuses on how producers can think ahead instead of reacting late.LinksWeather 20/20 Dashboard Discount - https://www.weather2020.com/partner/cattle-usaSubstack - https://weather2020.substack.com/The Global Predictor App - https://www.weather2020.com/global-predictor-mobile-appYoutube -https://www.youtube.com/@Weather2020Follow Gary on X - https://x.com/glezak CattleUSA Insurance - https://info.cattleusainsurance.com/l/1102253/2025-06-04/288f5mCattleUSA Website - https://www.cattleusa.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleusamediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleusa.media/Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.cattleusadrive.com/CattleUSA Media - https://www.cattleusamedia.com/Lauren’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_laurenmoylan/Lauren’s Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ShowboatmediacoThe Next Generation Podcast Website - https://www.thenextgenag.com/Takeaways• Colorado is experiencing its lowest snow year on record, with major implications for fire risk, water supply, and reservoirs.• The recurring weather pattern explains why storm systems keep weakening as they move through the Rockies.• Risk windows matter more than exact forecasts. They help identify when disruption is most likely, not just if it will happen.• Texas sits in a higher-risk zone for winter weather impacts this week, while Kansas and Missouri are on the edge.• The broader weather pattern is not expected to suddenly change, even as La Niña trends toward neutral.• California has a higher-confidence storm risk window later in the winter, particularly in early March.• Early summer heat signals are already showing up in the pattern, with potential impacts during key crop development periods.• February and March will be critical months to determine whether drought areas expand or stabilize heading into planting season.Chapters00:00 Colorado snow update and setting the stage01:50 Snow drought impacts beyond ski season03:30 What the LRC is and how risk windows work05:20 Winter storm risk and regional impacts07:10 Why storms keep missing Colorado08:40 Looking ahead to spring and summer signals10:45 Drought watch and what to monitor next12:30 Final thoughts on planning ahead with weather dataweather risk windows, snow drought, Colorado weather, LRC weather pattern, winter storm outlook, drought monitoring, summer heat risk, long-range weather forecasting, agricultural weather planning
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