Photo Contest Winner, Is Winter Finally Showing up?
By Tim Ludlum
🎉 And the winner is… 🎉
Congratulations to Tim Ludlum, the winner of our $200 Delta Gift Card from the Blog Photo Contest! We were blown away by all the incredible entries—so many stunning captures of our beautiful Ogden Valley. Thank you to everyone who shared their perspective and helped celebrate what makes this place so special.
🎿 Is Winter Finally Here? — For Our Slopes and Our Water Supply ❄️
Winter in Utah has delivered plenty of blue-bird days this season—perfect for sun lovers and those who enjoy winter sunshine—but the story behind the sunshine is a little more serious. As of early February, Utah’s snowpack is sitting at roughly one-third of its normal level for this time of year, with statewide snow water equivalent (SWE) averaging around 5.1 inches — the lowest on record since the SNOTEL monitoring system began in 1980.
Even more concerning: 31 of Utah’s 140 SNOTEL snowpack monitoring stations are reporting their lowest eversnow-water levels for this date, with another dozen showing the second-lowest levels in history.
This shortfall matters far beyond ski conditions. Nearly all of Utah’s water supply – for cities, farms, industry, and ecosystems – comes from mountain snowmelt, and low snowpack now means less potential water flowing into reservoirs and rivers this spring and summer.
❄️ Why February & March Matter
Historically, February and March deliver some of the most snowfall of the winter season here in the Wasatch and surrounding ranges. If we see significant storms during these months, they can help rebuild this snowpack deficit and improve summer water prospects. While above-normal temperatures have dominated much of winter, a shift back to colder storms with snow instead of rain would be a welcome turn.
That said, water managers caution that even with a strong late-season push, it’s unlikely to fully erase the deficit — making every storm worth celebrating, not just for powder turns on Powder Mountain, but for the water it stores for later. SOURCE
đź—“ Peak Powder + Water Windows (Rest of Feb)
Here are the best opportunities for storms that could help both powder fans and water outlooks:
Feb 10–11: Light to moderate snow possible — great for fresh tracks.
Feb 14–15: Another chance for accumulating snowfall.
Feb 17: Looks most promising for significant snow & powder turns.
Even if these storms don’t fully close the snowpack gap, they can significantly boost local mountain SWE and improve runoff potential later. ❄️
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❄️ Powder Mountain Passholder Weekends & Events
Every February, Powder Mountain opens its weekend ski terrain exclusively for season passholders, creating an incredibly uncrowded and premium skiing experience with plenty of space to enjoy fresh turns and wide-open bowls. Throughout the month there are curated events and activities designed just for passholders, including Après Bingo to kick things off, a Slopeside Scavenger Hunt with prizes and hidden gift cards, demo gear days, live music at the Powder Keg, clinics like Big Mountain and Freestyle Flow, and a fun Frost Fest snow sculpture contest to close out February. With no day tickets sold on weekend dates, these special weeks are a great way to connect with the mountain community, sharpen your skills, and make the most of winter on and off the slopes. CLICK HERE
💖 Happy Valentine’s Day from the Nanci Lifer Team 💖
We’re wishing everyone a Valentine’s Day filled with love, community, and a little mountain magic. This week, celebrate with live music at the Mountain Arts & Music Valentine’s Day Concert, proudly sponsored by the Nanci Lifer Team. It’s a perfect way to enjoy a special evening supporting local artists and the creative heart of Ogden Valley. Learn more and grab details here: https://www.mountainartsandmusic.org 🎶✨
