Whitefish, MT - On August 29, snow began to fall and accumulate at the summit of Big Mountain, at Whitefish Mountain Resort.
For those planning to hike, mountain bike, zip line, or walk in the treetops that day, this was a bit of a bummer. For those in their homes across the country waxing skis, doing lunges, and breaking in new boots, however, the early snowfall was quite exciting.
Resort and US Forest Service staff measured approximately 3 inches of new snow, which was nearly completely gone by the end of the day.
"It melted pretty fast once the sun came out," said part-time Whitefish resident Christine Shea. "But we had time to make a snowman, and it sure seems like a sign a of a great ski season to come."
Weather scientists have identified a strengthening La Niña formation in the tropical Pacific Ocean, prompting the NOAA Climate Prediction Center to call for above-average precipitation and below-average temperatures for December - March in Whitefish. The last time similar conditions were present in the Pacific, during the 2007-2008 ski season, Whitefish received 426 inches of snow.
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