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2 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Updated: Snow reports come in from across Southern Oregon ... Jackson County Commissioner Breidenthal plans to continue traveling ... Mt. Ashland: All systems go at the ski area ... Updated: Snow reports come in from across Southern Oregon ... Jackson County Commissioner Breidenthal plans to continue traveling ... Mt. Ashland: All systems go at the ski area ... Mt. Ashland closed by power problems, blizzard conditions Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 21, 2015 at 8:53 AM Posted Dec. 21, 2015 at 8:53 AM » Social News Local report The Mt. Ashland Ski Area will remain closed today, as high winds and heavy snow continue to interfere with the ski area's power supply. The ski area is operating under limited power as a result of high winds and snow loading on trees that are leaning on the power lines. Pacific Power crews worked Sunday to repair a damaged pole that forced a shutdown Sunday, but have been unable to locate the additional places along the power lines where problems remain. One area of the line will require a helicopter due to its remote location, so today’s weather will hamper those efforts, according to a release from Hiram Towle, Mt. Ashland's general manager. In addition, the ski area is experiencing white-out conditions, with winds gusting to 60 mph at the ski area base lodge and over 90 mph on the summit. Crews have been unable to safely groom the slopes as a result of the hazardous conditions. Weather forecasts call for at least a foot of additional snow through this current storm. For more information, see the ski area's website, www.mtashland.com or call the snow phone at 541-482-2754. Mt. Ashland plans to re-open at 9 a.m. Tuesday if power is restored. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 21, 2015 at 8:53 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501