With 6-12 inches in the forecast, the atmosphere in at Utah resorts like Snowbird is electric. Snowbird is poised to capitalize on the wintery system with 55 snowguns ready to fire once the mercury drops. They have not announced an opening date but hope to make an announcement in the next few days. Keep those fingers crossed for some Turkey Day turns!

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