Featured Picture: Katie Younger, Courtesy of Keystone Resort
It was a dry begin to the month of February, with a high-pressure system holding most resorts on their toes, anxiously awaiting the subsequent refresh. Fortunately, a handful of devoted skiers determined to do one thing concerning the present situations. Our greatest guess is that they made an honorable sacrifice to Ullr and tossed their planks into the everlasting flame in a valiant effort to plea for extra snow… and it labored.
The faucet turned on about two weeks in the past, and for practically 10 days the U.S. was showered with snow storms and chilly temps. To say it was wonderful could be a large understatement. As we anticipate the subsequent massive storm to poke its nostril over the horizon, we determined to have a look again at six resorts in Colorado and Utah that lately noticed a few of their deepest days of the season so far.
*Storm Totals Since February 12
Vail Mountain
Storm Whole: 58 inches
Vail has been hit with over 65″ inches of snow this month, with the majority of it arriving in the course of the current storm. The mountain is stuffed in and snowboarding properly from wall to wall, entrance to again. Presently, no snow is within the speedy forecast with the subsequent likelihood of main precipitation setting in on Tuesday, March 4.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Storm Whole: 44 inches
A CB pow day is one among our favourite issues on planet earth. Sure, you learn that appropriately. This Southern Colorado oasis was showered with chilly, dry snow, having seen 50″ in February so far. The following storm will roll into The Butte on March 4, with temps hovering round 35°F till then.
Park Metropolis Mountain Resort
Storm Whole: 44 inches
Park Metropolis has been within the information loads this season, however it’s at all times good to see the mountain having fun with a pow day. This season has been lackluster in comparison with the previous few years in Utah, and February offered a hearty reset. PCMR’s subsequent giant storm ought to arrive on March 6.
Breckenridge
Storm Whole: 43 inches
With many of the mountain sitting above tree line, Breckenridge will be hit and miss in the case of storm snowboarding. The current barrage of snow delivered a number of days of clear skies and low winds, completely ultimate situations for prime alpine ripping. Clear skies and heat temps are hitting Summit County, however Breck ought to see snow once more beginning March 4.
Beaver Creek
Storm Whole: 41 inches
Typically missed and at all times underrated, Beaver Creek has been an incredible spot to attain pow turns this month. With out the crowds of close by ski areas, rippers at The Beave had been capable of take pleasure in free refills and contemporary laps all day. Temperatures will keep round 40°F for the subsequent few days at decrease elevations on the mountain however don’t fear, as snow returns on March 3.
Keystone
Storm Whole: 37 inches
A bluebird day at Keystone is difficult to beat, particularly with over three and a half toes of contemporary snow. Temps are set to stay round 35°F for the subsequent few days, that means it’s time to take a couple of spring park laps. Nevertheless, constant snow will return round March 3, so don’t put your fats skis away simply but.
