Warren, VT January 12, 2012 – Sugarbush Resort received 7 inches of powder across higher elevations and 4 inches in the base area in the past 24 hours.

The National Weather Service predicts the storm to continue through Saturday morning with an additional 8 inches possible and a return to sunshine for Sunday and Monday.

“Mother nature could not have been more timely,” said Win Smith, President of Sugarbush Resort. “The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday is one of our biggest weekends of the season, and skiers and riders are excited for this storm – myself included.”

Sugarbush Resort has a full weekend schedule of events for the entire family. Events include a torchlight parade and fireworks, live music, family entertainment, and apres ski parties.

Sugarbush Resort is a four-season mountain resort overlooking the Mad River Valley of Vermont. Home to some of New England’s best skiing Sugarbush offers golf, tennis, a full service health and fitness center and numerous dining options. For more information on lodging and events call 800.53.SUGAR or visit sugarbush.com