Mt. Lemmon, with 29" of snow, is a big white magnet for skiers

Though tracks lead every which way, this snowboarder at Mount Lemmon Ski Valley has a route all planned out. "It's been really good this year - good snow and good crowds," said Graham Davies, general manager of Ski Valley, which opened on Dec. 20.

Mt. Lemmon, with 29" of snow, is a big white magnet for skiers

Skiing enthusiasts Mary Cavada, 8, and her father, Francisco, take advantage of the excellent conditions at Mount Lemmon Ski Valley.

Mt. Lemmon, with 29" of snow, is a big white magnet for skiers

Skiers are schussing the slopes of Mount Lemmon Ski Valley on 29 inches of natural snow - while more northerly ski areas such as the Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff rely partly on artificial snowmaking.

Arizona Snowbowl sets season closing date

FLAGSTAFF — A northern Arizona ski resort says it will close for the season on April 1.

Arizona ski resort owners plan for man-made snow

FLAGSTAFF — A northern Arizona ski resort where snowmaking has been a controversial topic is planning to spray artificial snow beneath the chairlifts next week.

Appeals court to hear AZ resort’s reclaimed water snowmaking plan

A federal appeals court is hearing arguments in a case that challenges the planned use of reclaimed water for snowmaking at an Arizona ski resort.

Arizona Snowbowl set to open Friday

With up to a foot of recent snowfall, the Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff plans to open its 2011-12 season on Friday morning.

Arizona weather: Snow in north, strong winds in south

FLAGSTAFF — Motorists around the state were put on alert Thursday that driving anywhere could be dangerous as residents of southern and northern Arizona encountered differing weather conditions.