It sticks! That is, the snow that fell last night. 10" in some areas around the lakeshore. This comes as reporters write of the lake's diminishing size and its drop below the rim level that precludes any flow into the Truckee River from its headwater.
So, we have the first efforts of winter. Perhaps this is a harbinger of a winter season with average or better rates of precipitation that would bring joy to large sectors of the forest managers, water managers, firefighters, homeowners, and fire insurance folks(those incredibly hostile insurance folks who raise rates despite evidence of low payouts in most areas).
Will skiers and boarders emerge from their long slumbers? Will ski resorts start hiring and promoting their assets to the moneyed class? The moneyed class is that which can afford to even think about going skiing. The rest of us will have to be content to look at TikTok videos and imessages on our phones. I was shocked when I heard that a "Day" pass at the Jackson Hole Resort is $180. Who pays that? Moneyed class members, to be sure. And, as locals in Jackson and vicinity have found out, second home buyers there could care less about the effect on the local economy when they head back east to their established residences and leave the 2nd home vacant or at best, on AirB&B. Much of the criticism heaped on the moneyed classes is well, deserved.
Snow tires mounted yet? Now do it; save yourself and us. Bye the way, vaccinated yet? Save yourself and us here, too. Thank you very much. Don't become a permanent member of the stupid class.
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