TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. — On Saturday morning, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) reported that they had received a whopping 27 inches of snow in 24 hours, with storm totals from Thursday to Sunday totaling four feet of fresh powder.

However, big snow totals made for a delayed resort opening Saturday, as JHMR ski patrol conducted avalanche mitigation to make sure the mountain was safe to open. The upper mountain didn’t fully open until just before 11 a.m. on Saturday, which made for sizable liftlines as skiers and riders had nowhere else to go.

A delayed opening made for overflowing liftlines from Teton and Apre Vous. Photos: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail (left), Toby Koekkoek (right)

Even a furry friend was spotted in the storm at the top of Corbets Cabin.

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Video: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

Skiers and snowboarders had to exercise patience during this weekend’s storm, and even found ways to entertain themselves with some good ole’ belly sledding.

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Kids kill time and entertain themselves during this weekend’s storm at JHMR with some belly sledding. Video: Lindsay Vallen.

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Toby Koekkoek is a Community News Reporter, and a recent resident of Teton Valley. He enjoys writing about our region's community events and the movers and shakers that make up the culture of this unique mountain town. He enjoys deep powder, and deep thoughts, skateboarding, playing racquet sports, riding his bike, and nerding out on music. Toby also coaches freeride skiing for the Jackson Hole Ski Club and runs skateboard camps in the summer.