Brian Head Opens Friday, Nov 15

Brian Head Ski Resort will open its lifts tomorrow, Nov. 15. It becomes the third Utah resort to open for the season (Brighton and Solitude have already opened).

Other resorts will follow shortly. Here are the most recent projected opening dates:

• Open – Brighton
• Open – Solitude
• Nov 15 – Brian Head
• Nov 20 – Snowbird
• Nov 22 – Alta
• Nov 23 – Park City
• Nov 27 – Powder Mountain
• Nov 28 – Snowbasin
• Nov 29 – Canyons
• Dec 5 – Wolf Mountain
• Dec 6 – Sundance
• Dec 7 – Deer Valley
• Dec 19 – Eagle Point
• TBA – Beaver Mountain

A big, cold storm is expected to move over Utah Friday, dropping rain in valleys and snow at higher elevations. The snow level will drop over the weekend and northern Utah valleys will probably see snow on the ground before the storm ends.

Take care traveling. If you plan recreation in mountain areas, you now need to start being concerned about avalanche danger. Avalanche control work is performed regularly at developed ski resorts and along major highways. Backcountry areas may become dangerous. Watch the Utah Avalanche Center website for information and current conditions.