The central Wyoming snowpack is lagging this year, hurting business at Hogadon Ski Area on Casper Mountain. Snowpack in the northern Laramie Range is between 60 to 70% of the 30-year average. The ski area opened a month late on Dec. 30 and only two runs are open. Lift tickets normally sell for $40 but have been cut to $13 to lure skiers. Snowpack levels in western Wyoming are between 90 and nearly 100% of average. National Weather Service meteorologist Chris Jones said current 90-day predictions don't show a change in weather patterns. However, he noted that the state usually receives most of its snowfall in March and April. The next chance of snow in western Wyoming is Wednesday.
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