Moisture coming off of the Great Salt Lake forms into ice crystals as it moves up and over the Wasatch Mountains.  This combination of "lake effect" snow and altitude results in deep drifts of the best powder on the planet. Scroll down to find out more about  Lake effect snow The western Wasatch front resorts Getting your Skis at eBay Traveling to Salt Lake City Current Snow Conditions http://www.squidoo.com/best-snow-ever Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:51:11 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:59:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/best-snow-ever Moisture coming off of the Great Salt Lake forms into ice crystals as it moves up and over the Wasatch Mountains.  This combination of "lake effect" snow and altitude results in deep drifts of the best powder on the planet. Scroll down to find out more about  Lake effect snow The western Wasatch front resorts Getting your Skis at eBay Traveling to Salt Lake City Current Snow Conditions Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:59:03 -0600