From cross-country trails at White Pine Touring Center, left, to black diamond runs on downhill slopes, Park City has plenty of fresh powder for snow lovers of all stripes. (GINA FERAZZI / Los Angeles Times)
Scott Litton,10, of Salt Lake City tries to catch snowflakes during the first snow storm of the season on Main Street in downtown Park City Thanksgiving Weekend. (GINA FERAZZI / Los Angeles Times)
As snow accumulates on thousands of acres of skiable terrain over Thanksgiving weekend, skiers enjoy the hot tub at Marriott MountainSide at Park City Mountain Resort. (GINA FERAZZI / Los Angeles Times)
Storm clouds part to reveal a streak of blue sky at the top of the mountain on opening day of ski season. (GINA FERAZZI / Los Angeles Times)
Early-season shoppers throng the sidewalks of Main Street, a half-mile corridor of shops and eateries with lots of good people-watching. (GINA FERAZZI / Los Angeles Times)
