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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Shuts Down Amid Stormy Weather

With wind gusts expected over 50 miles per hour, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway stopped running trams to the Mountain Station Tuesday.

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With rain, snow, ice and high winds the aerial tramway officials decided to close up shop Tuesday at 11 a.m.
With rain, snow, ice and high winds the aerial tramway officials decided to close up shop Tuesday at 11 a.m. (Photo: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Courtesy Photo)

PALM SPRINGS, CA — The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway was closed Tuesday due to the inclement weather.

"Due to severe weather conditions at the Mountain Station, we have decided to close for the safety of our guests," said General Manager Nancy Nichols in a statement. "We apologize for the inconvenience to our visitors who were looking forward to riding the Tram today."

The tramway is expected to reopen Wednesday, according to tramway officials.

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Latest updates on the tramway's operation status can be found at www.pstramway.com.


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