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Snowbird has officially shut down for the season. Historically the last resort to close for the season, Snowbird originally intended to keep the lifts running through June 14. But warm temperatures, rain and melting snow created dangerous conditions on the mountain. Snowcat drivers tried their best to make enough skiable terrain around Little Cloud, but there wasn't enough snow and large rocks were sticking through.
“Despite our plans and hard work of our snowcat operators, we won't be able to offer any more skiing and riding this spring. The recent rain and warm temperatures have dropped the snowpack more than we expected,” said Snowbird President Bob Bonar.
The warm temperatures are bad for season pass holders hoping to squeeze in a few more ski days, but for those ready to bomb down Snowbird's slopes on a mountain bike, or ride the tram for a leisurely hike down will be happy to know that summer operations begin on June 13.
Snowbird ended the 2008/09 season with 621 inches of snowfall and remained open for 194 days, the longest ski season in Utah.
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