Almost as depressing as watching the snow on the mountain deteriorate over the last few weeks is the sound of a massive downpour outside. Rain is just about the most detrimental thing that can happen to an already troubled ski mountain. The worst part is that forecast has been calling for snow for the past few days and we might have a milimeter.

The snow on the top of the mountain is still decent, but on the bottom, it's a mess. Some runs are closed because the coverage is disgustingly poor. The snow has the consistency of corn meal and when the mercury drops below freezing overnight, it forms this nasty crud that is really unpleasant to ski.

The mountain is supposed to stay open until the 18th of April, and it will stay open despite the condition of the mountain. Some snow will help and if you believe the forecast on weather.com (zip code 81657) we're going to get dumped on, but the forecasts have been wrong, so we'll just have to see.

Pray for snow.