Alta hits 500 inches of snow as battle for best ski season in history continues
Milestone arrives earlier than ever, but snowpack has less moisture than in 1981-82.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) A field of skiers makes some turns at Alta Ski Area on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. The resort hit 500 inches of snowfall for the season on Feb. 14, the earliest it has ever reached that milestone.
Julie left the beach of Santa Cruz, Calif., where she worked for 17 years, for the mountains of Salt Lake City in 2019. She has covered the NBA Finals, the Super Bowl, the World Series, the Maverick's big wave surf contest and two Olympics. A Colorado native, she enjoys creating her own adventure, occasionally with her husband and two kids in tow.
Julie left the beach of Santa Cruz, Calif., where she worked for 17 years, for the mountains of Salt Lake City in 2019. She has covered the NBA Finals, the Super Bowl, the World Series, the Maverick's big wave surf contest and two Olympics. A Colorado native, she enjoys creating her own adventure, occasionally with her husband and two kids in tow.