The latest winter storm to move through the area dropped nine inches of fresh snow on Brundage Mountain. Brundage Mountain will open the Bear Chair and Easy Street lifts Thursday, December 21 with the Bluebird Express opening for the season on Friday, December 22.

Snow depths range from 14 inches at the base to 35 inches on the summit. Early season conditions exist and grooming will be limited until more snow arrives. Visitors are expected to obey all posted run closures.

Grooming crews are targeting five runs for Thursday. When the Bluebird Express opens Friday, Temptation will likely be the only run groomed top to bottom, with Lakeview Ridge also groomed. Alpine, Engen and 45^th Parallel will be open but not groomed. All runs North of the Bluebird Express, including Main Street and North, will be closed until further notice.

Skiers and riders can check the Brundage Snow Report page in the coming days for updates on grooming and lift operations.

The Ski & Ride School, The Fall Line Retail, Rental and Tune Shop, Smoky’s Bar & Grill and the SideStash Café will all be open for the season starting Thursday. The Upper Lot Pub will open Friday, with the Main Street Market set to open on Saturday.

Here’s a preview of what you’ll find Friday.