For information call 801-933-2110 or visit www.snowbird.com.

With more than 425 inches of snow this season, Snowbasin decided to extend its closing date — again. The resort originally announced an April 15 closing, then extended it to April 20 and now to April 27.

The decision was based on good snow condition and springlike weather.

Lifts operating through April 20 will be Porky, Becker, Little Cat and the Needles Express Gondola.

Lifts operating after the 20th until closing will be Little Cat and the Needles Express Gondola.

Rates effective April 14 through closing are adults $39 and children $23.

Earl's Lodge will be open for dining, and Needles Lodge will be open with a limited menu, however Needles at Night fine dining will continue through closing. Retail, rentals and snowsports will also be open. The tubing hill will close at the end of the day April 20.

The Ogden Canyon road will be closed from the mouth of the canyon up to the spillway on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for repairs.

A few weeks back, 10 San Diego locals boarded a plane to Utah and enjoyed the ultimate one-day ski vacation. Five winners of the Ski Utah "Ski In, Fly Out" promotion and a guest of their choice were driven to one of five different Utah ski resorts: Alta/Snowbird, Brighton/Solitude, The Canyons, Deer Valley or Snowbasin.

The "Fly in, Ski Out" campaign designed by Ski Utah and the Utah Office of Tourism is intended to promote Utah's great spring skiing conditions and incredible accessibility, perfect for last-minute ski visits.

"Utah has seen some very impressive snowfall this winter season," said Nathan Rafferty, president of Ski Utah. "We needed to share this with our locals and neighboring states to show off Utah's snow and accessibility."

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