List of Resorts Closing Dates
(4/9/99)
When the snow started to fall, many skiers headed into the mountains.
Two weeks ago, the season was winding down.
Now, they're saying it's as good as it gets.
News Specialist Jed Boal has the story.
This is the storm Utah ski resorts expected a month ago.
But, you can hardly say...too little, too late.
Amber Borowski, of Snowbird public relations says, "I think Mother Natures's
played a trick on us. These are the best conditions all year. We currently
have a base depth of 117-inches, the best depth we've been looking at."
The Utah Ski Association describes the season as average...or flat.
Several resorts are already closed, others are slated to shut down this weekend
and next.
But, a blizzard of business could change their plans. Snowbird will run the
tram on weekends as long as the snow holds up.
Snowboarder Brad Chandler says, "It's awsome. We've had some snow every day in
April. Some face shots today, so can't complain."
The powder is starting to pile up. Which means great conditions as long as you
can see. Good news for locals and those who come to play in the greatest snow
on earth.
Janie Daly is a skier from Florida. "We didn't know we'd luck out like this. We
come out each year and usually get a little snow, but, this is a nice
surprise."
It caught several resorts by surprise. But, late season skiers can get
their runs in, before they store their boards.
