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Report from December 16, 2020

Alta opened the backside today – Greely.

We weren’t the very first ones out there, but it was still great when we got there with fresh powder and plenty of open space.

It’s still thin, so we recommend taking it slow and easy.

We did a few laps in Greely and enjoyed the easy living of the rope tow back to reality.

Groomers off the Collins chair were fun and cruisy today.

Chopped up pow off the Wildcat chair was fast, poppy, responsive, and fun.

Maybe I’m becoming a goofy old guy, but I’m loving the Wildcat chair lately…

A big storm is rolling in tomorrow.

Be safe driving in the canyons tomorrow and be aware the weekend will be busy.

We recommend skiing Thursday Friday, then coming back on Monday 🙂

NOTE: Alta is now closed to all backcountry travel.

Have a great weekend.

Snow Numbers:

Forecast:

Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
308 PM MST Wed Dec 16 2020

Wasatch Mountains I-80 North-Wasatch Mountains South of I-80-
Western Uinta Mountains-Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-
Central Mountains-
Including the cities of Woodruff, Randolph, Alta, Brighton,
Mirror Lake Highway, Scofield, Cove Fort, Koosharem,
and Fish Lake

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY
TO 3 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 15 inches
  with locally higher amounts, particularly in the Wasatch.

* WHERE...Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Western Uinta Mountains,
  Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, Wasatch Mountains I-80 North
  and Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 3 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected from Thursday
  afternoon into Friday morning. The Thursday evening commute will
  be impacted through Parleys and other high elevation routes. Be
  prepared for possible traction law restrictions.