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The pattern changes for Utah this week=BIG SNOW!

It's no secret Mother Nature has been a little off this winter...until now. Going from High Pressure to Zonal flow in a few days spells BIG snow for Utah. Days and days of snow...

Let's Make It Snow

Give us your best snow rituals as we all wish for Powder!

Alta 11-5-11 & Weekly Conditions Report

Gunsight at Alta was in our sights all morning long so we just had to ski it! This blog also kicks off my own personal snow and weekly conditions report.

Snow, Stephen Colbert and Brian Wilson’s Beard

Predict this year's upcoming snow totals, but first, snows' infinite analogies.

To Those Who Ski

Alta kids...last ski day takes us to Alta!

I am an Alta skier. I moved to Utah 14 years ago and fell in love with Alta way back when. The scenery, the ambiance, the skiers mountain. This year we've been to a lot of resorts. Done fabulous lessons from Park City to Brighton. Only one ski day at Alta, so we needed to hustle up for one more day. I wanted to get both kids to mid-mountain for lunch at Alfs and get a few runs in together. It was the first time I had both Emily and Brennan up together for runs at Alta. You see, when I've been doing these runs solo for 14 years, it was pretty special to get the kids up with me. Emily and I had a Mom/Daughter day last year at Alta. This day was Mom/Daughter/Son day. So fun!

Extend your Utah ski vacation and head to Moab!

Utah is an unbelievable state in that you can go from an 11,000' mountains in the north to red rock country in the south. Utah has the most National Parks in one state of any other state in the union. Within a 3-4 hour drive of Salt Lake City, you can be in the most amazing red rock country and the best mountain biking in the country. March is also a great weather month in Utah. On average, it is the second snowist month. Skiing is awesome, with huge bases at the resorts and it's not too cold. It is also a month where the valleys start to warm up, the days get longer and southern Utah is pushing 70 degrees. So, after you've done your ski vacation, take 3 extra days and drive down to southern Utah. You won't be disappointed and you'll be planning a quick return!

So, with that said, we did our Saturday skiing at Park City. Emily continues to do great in her Saturday Adventure program! Also, Brennan is up and running on the green runs like a champ. More on this in the next blog.

Brenny and Mom ski The Bird and talking Utah weather

I'm going to cover 2 different topics. A quick synopsis of my background: I am a Meteorologist. I have been in the broadcast industry for nearly 20 years (OK, I'm aging myself) and until recently, worked full time as the main Meteorologist for the Fox affiliate here in Salt Lake. I know do freelance weather for the local NBC affiliate in SLC. I'm telling you this because I'd like to give you a little info on SLC weather and a little mountain Meteorology and why Utah really has "The Greatest Snow on Earth".

Second topic will be one of the best ski days I've ever had! A powder day at Snowbird with a 3 year old staying on the Chickadee lift and watching him have such a great time! A mother/son day of skiing and lunch...doesn't get any better or make me more proud!

Faceshots for Everyone! Pow Video

February 8th was another classic Utah Powder Day with over a foot of new snow piling up at many Utah resorts.

Music: Tolchock Trio - "Goose" from their album Ghosts Don't Have Bones. http://www.tolchocktrio.net

The first ski day of the season...take it EASY on the little guys and FREE skiing under 6!

The snow has arrived in full force and we're looking at a pretty great start to the season and hopefully a good snow year thanks to La Nina. That is a discussion for another blog.

So, we've rented the skis and we're ready to head out. Now, I'm not as mobile as my other fellow bloggers. With my equipment, Emily's, Brennan's and 2 kids in tow....it takes us awhile. The key is to pick a day when everyone is rested and happy....otherwise, you'll be very crabby by the end of the day :)

I thought I'd take Emily first alone. Just to get her "ski legs". What's that? Well, for those of you who have skied before, it is the first day of the season to take it easy and sort of "remember" how to ski. After our very successful season last year with Emily, I thought, no biggie...she's ready to go straight up the lift. NOOOO! Last run of last year was down the tram at Snowbird. For those that haven't skiied much, it is a challenging run for us adults let alone the kids.

Alta Talks Early Season Snow

Alta's Connie Marshall discusses early season snowfall and their projected Nov. 19th opening.

A little bit of weather and a whole lot of little kids!

I'll do a little intro for those that didn't follow my blog last year. My name is Jodi Saeland and I am a Mom first and foremost and a Meteorologist second. A year and a half ago I decided to leave my Broadcasting job for the stay at home Mom job. Wow! Big shout out to all the Moms out there! Hardest, yet most rewarding job there is. I have recently started back to work on a minimal basis as a broadcast Meteorologist once again. So, I will be sharing my weather knowledge of this winter with you all.

The other part of my blog will be the trials of teaching, or continuing to teach, my kids to ski.

Utah Resorts Treated with 44 Inches of Halloween Snow

A major winter storm hit Utah early this week treating Utah’s ski and snowboard resorts to early snowfall. Alta Ski Area reported 4 inches of snowfall yesterday with 20 additional inches overnight adding up to a 44-inch storm total since Sunday.

Pre-powder Panic: Are you ready?

What’s on your powder-prep list?

This Weekend's Forecast

Just had to share this.....

Winter is Coming! Check out the photos.

Photos from this morning at Brighton 10-8-10.

Secrets of "The Greatest Snow on Earth"

We've been saying it for a long time, that Utah has the Greatest Snow on Earth. Generally the only people that doubt us are the ones who haven't experienced it. But, what really goes into this claim. Is it having the most snow? Is it having the lightest snow? Is it having the best terrain? Well, in reality it's a combination of all three and then some. In this paper by W. James Steenburgh and Trevor I. Alcott, you can go as in depth as you want into the veracity of our claim. After this read, I'm sure you'll agree that we really do have the Greatest Snow on Earth.

8 Reasons to Ski Utah!

Like you need 8 reasons to Ski Utah. If you do, check out this article from the StarTribune.com

Why Utah has The Greatest Snow on Earth

We've been claiming it for a long time, but, here is the science to back it up. Utah Meteorologist and Ski Utah Blogger Jodi Saeland on the Weather Channel explaining why Utah has The Greatest Snow on Earth. Something that Utah skiers and boarders have known for a long time.

Brian Head Resort Gets a Treat for Halloween

Brian Head Resort is getting dumped on in a big way. Wax up those boards central Utah skiers and riders. Check out the pictures.

Get the Straight Dope on this Storm

Get the straight dope on this weeks storm from Brian McInerney with the NOAA.

Early Christmas at Alta

Snowy Surprises at Alta

Still great skiing - in Utah and Snowbird

Snowbird is still open! DAILY!!!

Snowbird passes 600" for the season!

Time to Celebrate

I'll See Your 500 and Raise You 116

The REAL OUTDOOR Retailer Show

Storm of the Year?