Next week is here!

And it is snowing--4 inches so far today, with more snow through the evening. Scattered snow throughout the week with a sunny day on Friday.

Next week....

Tomorrow is supposed to be a bluebird sunny day...a break from the now reported 23-inch storm that blew through Alta. Sunday looks like the start of a snowy week.

19 Inches in 24 hours...

...with 4-8 more inches forecasted for today. If you have the powder itch...come on out!

Spring Skiing

Recent sunny days remind us that spring is just around the corner. It's a fun time of year and Alta Lodge is celebrating during March 21-28, by offering Lodge guests:

* Complimentary receptions with wine and appetizers for our Lodge guests on Monday, March 22, Wednesday, March 24 and Friday, March 26.

* Lunch served on the sundeck (weather permitting).

* One or more complimentary picnics on the ski slopes, beverages included (date to be announced, weather permitting).

* Two days of high performance ski demos for the price of one, from Deep Powder House - a special opportunity for Alta Lodge guests to try the best new skis from Rossignol, Volkl, Line and Salomon. Bring your ski boots, and travel light -- leave your skis at home!

We hope you'll join us spring season.

It's only getting better...

What a day yesterday was! Sunny skies, soft snow and perfect temperatures. Snow is in the forecast for Thursday and possibly the weekend.

Sunny days this week

The sunshine and temperatures this week have kept the snow conditions in good shape for groomed runs and off trail skiing.

February 1, 2010

Weekend weather brought in a foot of fresh snow, bringing the base total to 89 inches. More snow is in the forecast for later this week.

The snow is soft and the skiing is great!

This weather this week has been bringing more and more snow, interspersed with sun shine. More snow is in the forecast for today and tomorrow. In the meantime, the base snow depth at Alta now 74 inches.

Snow forecasted all week

It's snowing at Alta and more is forecast throughout the week.

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New Year's Eve --

Just received a comment/photo from Brian Millenbach -- "I thought is was a great tribute to Bill (Levitt) to have W L at the top of High Rustler on New years eve. Alta is a truly Magical place!"

The holidays yielded some great skiing this year.

This holiday season brought in a mixture of good conditions for skiers who were at Alta over the holidays. There were nice hard packed conditions, some fresh snow and the sunshine was abundant. The snow depth continues to build with Alta now reporting a base depth of 53 inches. There's a chance of new snow mid-week.

ABC 4 News

Alta's former mayor dies

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Longtime Alta Mayor Passes Away At 92

“Peace and powder snow” -- Bill Levitt

William H. (Bill) Levitt

Feb. 18, 1917 – Dec. 29, 2009

William Haskell (Bill) Levitt, long-time mayor of Alta, Utah, and owner of the Alta Lodge, died on Dec. 29, 2009.

Mr. Levitt was a graduate of the University of North Carolina, holding B. A. and M. A. Degrees in Sociology and Human Geography. Over a long and varied career, before moving to Alta in 1956, Mr. Levitt served as Director of Housing Surveys for the State Planning Board of North Carolina; was a principal Agricultural Economist in the U. S. Department of Agriculture; served as International Education Director for the UAW/CIO; was a sergeant in the U. S. Army in World War II; was a film maker, producer/director for Film Documents; and studied at the Art Students’ League in New York City.

During his 34 years as mayor of Alta, Mr. Levitt, at various times, was President of the Utah League of Cities & Towns; Chairman of the Governor’s Council on Community Affairs; Chairman of the Wasatch Front Regional Council; President of the Salt Lake Council of Governments; member of the Governor’s Wilderness Committee; Municipal Representative on the State Air Quality Board; Chair of the Public Safety Committee of the Salt Lake Council of Governments. He served as President of the Utah Ski Association and was a retired member of the Intermountain Ski Instructors Association. He was also instrumental in the creation of Friends of Alta.

Mayor Levitt was honored as the Outstanding Elected Official by the Utah League of Cities and Towns, and received a similar honor from the Utah Society of Public Administrators. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Order of the Arrow, Utah Boy Scouts of America and was elected to the Utah Tourism Hall of Fame. In 2004, in recognition for his work in protecting the natural environment of the community of Alta and the surrounding canyon, he was named a Giraffe by the Giraffe Heroes Project. The Giraffe Project is an international nonprofit organization that honors those who “stick their neck out for the common good.”

Mr. Levitt was born on Feb. 18, 1917, in Brooklyn, N. Y., a son of Samuel Levitt and May Kane Levitt. He is survived by his wife, Mimi Muray Levitt, to whom he was married on Dec. 17, 1982; a sister-in-law, Katherine Levitt, Savannah, GA; three sons, John, San Francisco, CA; Bino, (Marty Jones), Haiku, HI; Toby (Heather), Salt Lake City; a daughter, Cassia (Marcus) Dippo, Salt Lake City; a daughter-in-law, Victoria Levitt, Potsdam, NY; seven grandchildren, Ethan Levitt (Meggan), Atlanta, GA; Elissa Levitt, Houston, TX; Sam and Wilson Dippo, Salt Lake City; Sara, Matthew, and Hanna Levitt, Salt Lake City; a great-granddaughter, Maggie Levitt, Atlanta, GA. He was predeceased by a son, James; a sister, Helen; and a brother, Robert.

A marriage to Elizabeth Ayscue ended in divorce. A marriage to Janice Loeb ended in divorce.

Bill Levitt was a humanitarian and cared about people as well as about Alta’s history and its future. He was unusually talented, energetic and charismatic, but more than that, he used his powers for the greater good. He was a liberal in the truest sense of the word. His priority was never his own enrichment; it was always community, nature, open spaces and people. Bill fought for what was important to him; his principles, Alta, its community, its people and its future. He was always looking to the future.

Bill never seemed to care what people thought of him, but he cared deeply about people themselves—whether they were “important” in the conventional sense or not. Bill had a great life and he was still in possession of his powers at the end—funny, intelligent, and full of idealism and spirit.

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. A memorial service is also being planned for sometime later in the spring. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Friends of Alta, P. O. Box 8126, Alta, UT 84092.

Comments can also be viewed and/or submitted on the Bill Levitt Memorial Blog at Bill-Levitt.blogspot.com/

Blue Skies

Ski conditions the weekend of December 19/20 were pretty hard to beat--good snow coverage with a 48-inch base, sunny skies and a pleasant temperature; it was nice to see the sun! As the shortest day of the year passes and the day light slowly gets longer, ski season is just beginning.

Monster storm leaves smiles in its wake...

The snow didn't seem to stop coming over the weekend and powder fans were all smiles with the change of weather. For a status on open chairlifts and groomed runs, visit Alta's web page with current information. To keep up to date on weather forecasts for the area, bookmark the National Weather Service web page for Alta. You can also sign up for "powder alerts" on the Alta web site.

Winter Storm Cycle

Winter is making an appearance at Alta with a series of storms forecasted for this week. Five-nine inches of snow are forecasted during the day with up to another 12 inches overnight. Eager skiers are planning early season vacations to take advantage of this long-awaited snow storm.

Blue Sky Day at Alta

A beautiful sunny day at Alta! The weather forecast for the weekend shows snow is headed our way. As winter starts to shape up, get some early season turns in before the holiday season.
Alta Lodge serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Sunday evening storm

A beautiful blue sky greeted skiers this morning following an overnight storm that dropped 10 inches of new snow at Alta. Skiers are enjoying the fresh powder snow at Snowbird as Alta is preparing to open the mountain. Alta Ski Area will provide an update later this afternoon with information about the opening day of Alta Ski Area.

Alta Lodge opening day

The Lodge opens for the winter season tomorrow--November 20. Skiers will be transported from the Lodge to Snowbird (one mile away) until Alta Ski Area opens. Snow is forecasted for the weekend.

Alta Snowstorm is building up the base.

This week got off to a good start with an Alta snowstorm that built up the base at Alta Ski Area. Yesteday they reported a base depth of 26 inches. It's windy on the ridge tops and the temperature is 16 degrees. The snow is getting skiers geared up for the season.

Snow is coming to Alta this week.

Just so you know, snow is forecasted for Alta begining this evening. (The Powder Alerts from Alta Ski Area have not started yet.) If you are not signed up for alerts, here is the link to sign up: http://www.alta.com/pages/powalert.php

Baldy is beautiful....

Photo of Mt. Baldy was taken the week of October 12. Although it was a little warm the following weekend, snow is in the forecast for this evening and later this week. The trees are quickly dropping their leaves in the upper canyon and the brilliant colors at the base of the canyon are starting to fade. Winter is on the way. Skiing is just around the corner with a tentative opening date of November 20 at Alta.

Last Sunday Brunch

It's the last weekend to enjoy Sunday Brunch at the Lodge. The menu and food are amazing. $21.85 for adults, children ages 7-12, $12.50, 6 and under, $6.50.