Jupiter snow patch

From its 9,998 feet, Jupiter Peak towers over Park City and more often than not, holds the last patch of visible snow on the mountain, except for, these days, the enormous mounds of man-made snow used in the bottom skier's park.

Over the years, and depending on the season snowfall and post-winter temperatures, the remaining snow patch vanishes between the end of June and the end of August.

In spite of having survived the worst Utah snow season since 76-77, whatever is left to see of the Jupiter snow patch now (June 15 photo) might last us well until June 24, the worst date on my visual record registered 3 winters ago!