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Mt. Shasta Ski park will reopen Tuesday
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A person walks through downtown Redding on Monday. Rain is expected for much of the rest of the week.
By David Benda of the Redding Record Searchlight
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Spokesman Michael Smith said he expects the ski park to reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday as the resort braces for more new snow.
"We have had a water line break that has cut services to the lodge," Smith said Monday morning. "Of course, we can't serve guests when we don't have water for food, the restrooms."
Initially, the ski park planned to open noon Monday but the repairs took longer than expected and by late morning officials made the announcement to stay closed for the day.
Smith said it's fortunate the water line break came after the holidays. The line broke late Sunday so it did not affect business.
"This would have been a real catastrophe had it happened on the weekend when we were packed to the max," Smith said. "Obviously, the holiday is over and the kids are back in school. We are glad it didn't break (during the holidays) — you bet."
Still, the ski park is eager to reopen as it enjoyed record business during the two-week Christmas break, Smith said.
"The place was absolutely overrun," Smith said.
After three seasons of drought, the Mt. Shasta Ski Park is basking in a healthy snowpack. The resort has more than 4 feet of snow at its base and 5 feet at the top of the Douglas chairlift.
And more is on the way.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the area around Mount Shasta that will remain in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Some 3 to 5 inches of snow is possible. More snow is expected Wednesday with another 5 inches possible, the National Weather Service said.
Rain is forecast for the Sacramento Valley.
Redding is expected to get 1 to 2 inches of rain through Tuesday. More is expected Wednesday and Thursday before forecasters call for a slight chance of showers Friday.
Showers are likely over the weekend in Redding.
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Mt. Shasta Ski park will reopen Tuesday
