Tahoe area resorts would prefer snow dumps early in the season rather than late. Photo/Sierra-at-Tahoe

By Ed Fletcher, Sacramento Bee

Just in time for spring break, the late-season “atmospheric river” that dumped snow across the Sierra this week has ski resorts going from “waa” to “whoa!”

After below-average precipitation to start the season, the “miracle” storm may result in one of the snowiest Marches on record.

While ski resorts with deep pockets can buffer the impact of a weak winter with a sophisticated snow-making operation, none can escape the financial impact.

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