Big Snow Coming?

Saturday forecast is a winter storm watch! We may even be in for a total of 6 days back to back. As for today, bluebird skies, good friends and even some day glow.

Brisk Tailgate Wednesday

Today's high was supposed to be around 7 degrees! I'm not sure what the temps where today, but whoa, it was cold. Brighton reported a record low of -2 degrees. But, nothing like some great friends and some good warm goodies to finish out our day. Warm Chicago Dogs and some Crazy George spiked cider did just the trick to take the edge off of the cold temperatures. We said goodbye to Tony and Barb today from California, hopefully they will be back for Brigs birthday. Oh yeah, Linda gave Bill a new ruskie hat today, dig it!

... And the Snow Continues!

Storm after storm, it just keeps coming. Now, none of us our complaining mind you... Today resort stats: base 89", season total 227". Next few days should see some clearing and sun, but as you know with Solitude, there will still be places of powder to find until the next storm. Another glorious day for all of us. Here is what the SL Trib had to say today: "Weeks of pounding snowstorms have helped quench a thirsty Utah, which may offset last summer's depletion of water in record-setting temperatures. Winter storms have brought the state's total snowpack to 115 percent of average, which is unusual because drier conditions had been expected for winter, according to the National Weather Service. The region is currently in a La Niña year, meaning that waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean are cooler. That typically translates to drier conditions across the southwest - and in Southern Utah. To the north, however, the state typically sees above average snowpacks. "It's definitely made improvements," National Weather Service Meteorologist Monica Traphagan said of the recent snowfall. "December was the fourth wettest [on record]. That's going to help the snowpack. We are in much better shape than we were in last year."

Two More Days of Powder

Another great powder day at Solitude. When we arrived this morning, there was a few inches of powder and snowing lightly, by 10:00am is was snowing in full force. Mid mountain report was 11". I know up on Summit there was at least 18" to play in. As of today, Solitude reports: 72" base with a season total of 172". Let it rock in Jan and Feb...

Our First Snowy Luncheon

Our first snowy luncheon of the season! John had to call me today to get me out of the office to enjoy the weather and I'm glad he did! It made me think how close we are to skiing again.

John, Linda, Bill, Scott and Eric's hiding in there somewhere. It was much colder today and huddling back in Moonbeam cove was a much welcome change. Linda made us a yummy Ruben casserole dish. Even Stinky made it up today, but somehow he eluded the pictures this time around. We'll get you next time John.