World’s Deepest Snowpack Passes 7m Mark
World’s Deepest Snowpack Passes 7m Mark
Published : 02-Mar-2023 06:56
The latest super storm to hit North America's Pacific Coast in a winter that has seen regular huge storms over the past three months is probably the biggest one yet.
Resorts along the coast have reported massive accumulations with many sating they've had over 100 inches (2.5 metres) of snowfall in the last seven days. The Palisades reported 146 inches or 3.7 metres taking its total seasonal accumulation to a new record total to the end of February for the past 53 years.
Mammoth Mountain has reached a 762cm base at the top of the slopes.
Despite all the snowfall causing practical and safety issues digging out access roads and lifts, many resorts have managed to keep operating, often with delayed starts and limited terrain made safe enough to open.
However some centres are staying closed while they dig out, including China Peak (pictured top) which posted,
"We are going to need a lot of shovel power. We have received 10-12 feet since this storm started, and now need to figure out the most efficient way to dig out the resort! The forecast starting Thursday through the weekend is much calmer weather, so we are hoping to open this weekend."
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