Snow on the Fourth of July: Skiers bring out the shorts to the slopes
By Dianne de Guzman, SFGATE Updated 7:35 am, Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Visitors to Squaw Valley experienced the unusual pairing of warm weather and ideal snow conditions, as they took to the slopes in shorts and t-shirts.
Thousands of excited snowboarders and skiers took advantage of the snow in Squaw Valley over the holiday weekend, as slopes remained open thanks to the huge snowfall this year.
The warm weather, paired with "corn snow" — the snow consistency that is the more desirable pellet-type favored for beginners — made for a great atmosphere as people took to the slopes.
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