With skiing pumping more than $2 billion into the Utah economy, Loughbridge said a good season was crucial for the state. Utah reportedly hasn't seen 700 inches of snow this early in the season since the 1940s when measurements were first taken. (All ski resorts with current snow reports) 20 open ski resorts. 'But this puts in perspective what we've been experiencing and it's really good on so many levels for tourism, for the economy and for the water.' A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 10pm and 1am. 'Anyone who like lives around here knows, they've dealt with it, they've driven through it, shoveled it,' said Loughbridge. It's a great way to put into perspective what a wonderful winter it has been for Utah after years of subpar seasons and massive drought. What might be considered a giant ruler was placed on the side of the Hyatt Regency to showcase just what 700 inches of snow actually looks like. The current 10-year snowfall record is 33', the average snow depth at Snowbasin is 38'. '700 inches is definitely something we are celebrating from skiers to drought watchers alike,' said Anna Loughridge with the Utah Office of Tourism. How much snow has Snowbasin gotten this season and over the last few ski seasons Snowbasin gets an average annual snowfall of 291' of snow per year and on average has 55 annual snowfall days. The epic snowfall has allowed many resorts to extend their seasons. On Monday, Brighton Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon was the first to reach the 700-inch mark, followed closely by Alta. SALT LAKE CITY - In case the words '700 inches of snow' doesn't register, a new sign in downtown Salt Lake City lays out exactly how big of a season its been for Utah.

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