Ski resort pushes back opening amid concerning trend: 'Conditions permitting'

Ski resort pushes back opening amid concerning trend: 'Conditions permitting'

No snow in Utah is bad news for local skiers. Alta Ski Area is known for its 500+ inches of snowfall each year; however, this year, it's had to delay its opening due to a lack of snow. What's happening? As reported by Snowbrains, the Utah-based ski resort announced it would push its opening date back — "conditions permitting" — to Dec. 5, making it the latest opening in a decade. So far, there have only been 19 inches of snow in the area, making…