SNAPPED: Tropical Storm Rachel brings first major snowfall of the season
BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON, Utah — The first major snowfall of the year has arrived in northern Utah, bringing an early taste of winter to the Wasatch Mountains.
Brighton Resort announced the closure of its summer activities Monday morning as snow moved into Big Cottonwood Canyon.
“Snow has touched down in Big Cottonwood Canyon and it looks like more is inbounds tomorrow,” Brighton Resort posted on Instagram. “Due to the weather we will continue to be closed today for mountain biking, disc golf and scenic lift rides.”
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Solitude Mountain Resort also took to social media to share a video of the snowfall, marking the arrival of winter weather.
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The snowfall comes just after a powerful storm system that brought heavy rain and severe weather to parts of the West Coast over the weekend. Moisture associated with Rachel, combined with colder air moving into Utah, has helped bring early-season snow to the mountains.
According to the National Weather Service, snow is expected to continue in the area through Wednesday evening, with Park City also forecast to see snow showers Monday night.
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