Ski hill staff rejoice as spring brings dump of snow to dry winter season

After a dry winter, and in preparation for the final stretch of the season on the slopes, ski hill staff are welcoming the snowfall with open arms.Spring has arrived — with a big dump of snow in Calgary and surrounding areas.

"Our amazing mountain operations team … did everything they could to really collect and farm our snow and then spread it throughout the mountain to get the terrain open for skiers and snowboarders."Scurfield said the recent snowfall is important for Sunshine, and that she hopes to see droves of people enjoying the fresh powder before the season ends around late May.

In Calgary, WinSport's senior communications manager Dale Oviatt said the snowfall is coming at the perfect time. As of Thursday, there are 11 days left of their season. Meanwhile, in Kananaskis, the dump on Wednesday called for the Nakiska Ski Area team's celebratory "snow dances." Mosteller said Nakiska has had a snowy season, but that this week-long storm — hopefully paired with sunshine next week — will make for the perfect springtime skiing conditions.

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