first snow

That's right: it snowed today, August 30th.  While it was 48 F at home when we left for work, the canyons are usually 10-20 degrees cooler than the valley.  Ergo, snow. 

Both Alta and Snowbird had photos on their web sites, revelling in the dusting of white so early.  Season passes are now on sale and Alta is claiming 81 days 'til their chairs start turning, conditions permitting.  I am not the snow-fiend that H is, and I refuse to wish away my days, but I will confess to getting a little excited today about the prospect of skiing.