TL;DR
Utah's ski resorts received significant April snowfall, with Brighton recording 29 inches from a single storm. Seven of the state's 15 resorts remain open to take advantage of the late-season conditions, offering temporary relief after a below-average winter.
Seven Utah Resorts Remain Open After Late Storm
An early April storm system dropped significant snowfall across Utah's remaining open ski resorts, with Brighton recording 29 inches in a single event and 37 inches over seven days. The timing provides some consolation for what has been, by Utah standards, a disappointing winter season.
Snowbird during the storm
Storm Totals Across the Cottonwood Canyons
Brighton led snowfall totals from the storm, followed by its neighbours in the Wasatch Range. Alta, Snowbird, and Solitude all recorded meaningful accumulations, though specific figures weren't disclosed for these resorts. Alta reported a thundersnow event during the storm - an uncommon meteorological occurrence that combines thunder and lightning with heavy snowfall.The storm arrived with seven of Utah's 15 ski resorts still operating, providing an opportunity for extended seasons at properties that would typically be winding down operations by mid-April. Brighton has encouraged skiers and riders to take advantage of the conditions over the weekend.
