Despite recent El Nino outlook reports, I'm choosing optimism when it comes to this year's snow forecast. If you are too, this is must-have information due to its potential impact to the beginning of the ski season. 

 

After rainfall from a summer storm caused a washout and significant pavement damage to Bogus Basin Road, ACHD declared an emergency to expedite repairs and minimize impact to the ski hill. Traffic is currently reduced to a single lane with a traffic signal for about 700 feet, and it's unclear whether that will remain throughout the work.

 

If you've ever driven that road, you know that it's a bit of a sweaty-palm situation at the best of times, so a few tips are in order for that first powder day: