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Park City's Powder Return: Breaking Utah's Brutal Dry Spell

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 Ski Report for Park City Mountain Resort, Utah

Daily Ski Conditions for Park City Mountain Resort, Utah

Park City Mountain Resort is finally living up to Utah's legendary powder reputation after enduring one of the driest stretches in recent memory. The mountain just received 32 inches of fresh snow this week, marking the first significant accumulation in weeks and breaking what had been an absolutely brutal dry spell for the region.

As of mid-February, the resort has 41 lifts spinning and over 330 runs open across its massive 7,300 acres of skiable terrain, making it the largest ski resort in the United States. The terrain parks are firing with 3 parks open featuring 52 features and 8 jumps, so park riders have plenty of options to play around.

The recent storm has been a game-changer, but here's the reality check: Utah's snowpack situation remains dire. Scientists predict the state has only a 1 in 10 chance of reaching a normal snowpack this winter, with the Park City area facing particularly challenging conditions. Even with this week's storm, the state is still in the bottom 5 percent of historical snowfall records. To put it in perspective, Utah would need six to eight more storms of this magnitude just to achieve normal winter conditions. The silver lining is that the high elevation and dry mountain air at Park City mean the powder that does fall stays light and fluffy, and the lake effect from the Great Salt Lake helps boost those passing storms.

Looking ahead at the weather forecast, conditions are turning more unsettled. Snow is likely Saturday afternoon between 11 AM and 2 PM with a high near 14 degrees and wind chills dropping to minus 1. Expect light west-northwest winds around 6 to 9 mph with less than a half inch of accumulation likely. Into next week, models suggest another foot or two of snow is possible through early next week as a persistent low-pressure system settles in, though moisture becomes more limited by Friday with only isolated snow showers expected.

Seasonally, Park City averages around 355 inches of snow annually, though this year is running well below that pace. The grooming crews are doing excellent work though, with favorites like Keystone and Dynamite at Mountain Village and Mercury and Another World at Canyons Village earning top picks for their well-maintained conditions.

If you're planning a trip, bring your layers and hit the slopes while you can. The spring events season is also heating up with Women's Weekend on March 7-8 and Peaks & Beats music festival March 26-28, so there's plenty of reasons to get back on the mountain beyond just chasing that next powder day. Just keep an eye on the forecasts since conditions remain highly variable this season.

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