October is starting to look a lot like ski season in Utah. After a storm brought fresh snow to the Wasatch Mountains on Monday and Tuesday, October 12th and 13th, one skier took advantage of the conditions to get some turns in at Snowbird.
Snowbird was among the Utah ski areas that managed to receive a healthy dose of early-season snowfall, with its snow stake reaching around 10 inches during the storm.
Snowbird’s Ski Season Is Still Weeks Away
Despite the encouraging snowfall, Snowbird is not scheduled to open for the winter until November 27th, conditions permitting. That leaves more than a month between this early-season storm and the anticipated return of lift-served skiing.
Early October snow can be exciting to see, but it does not necessarily mean a ski area is ready for the season. A deeper and more consistent snowpack is needed before most terrain can safely open, and conditions can change quickly as temperatures fluctuate.
Skiing at a closed resort also comes with some serious risks. There’s no ski patrol, avalanche mitigation, or other on-mountain services available, so anyone who ventures out is responsible for their own safety.
