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Area ski resorts expecting rain, then snow
With the exception of Mt. Baker, most of the forecasts for the region's ski resorts are calling for rain on Wednesday and Wednesday night before the snow -- and even some sunshine -- returns toward the weekend. Check the latest forecasts for Crystal Mountain, Mt. Baker, Alpental/Snoqualmie Summit and Stevens Pass. Check other Washington ski and boarding conditions here.
Vancouver Sun reports 2nd skier killed at Whistler
A 47-year-old Whistler resident died Christmas Eve after skiing into rocks at Whistler-Blackcomb resort, just two days after a teenage snowboarder perished in a similar way on the mountain.
Seattle snowfall tracked in Australia
Australian broadcaster interviews Seattle P-I about snow in the northwest, finding it hard to believe people were skiing to work in Seattle.
Pass reports:
· Snoqualmie Pass Road
· Stevens Pass
· White Pass
· Blewett Pass
· Sherman Pass
· Crystal to Greenwater
· Mt. Baker Highway
Weather alerts:
· Western Washington Warnings
Avalanche Information:
· NW Weather and Avalanche Center
Surfing the Cascades
Ski JunkiesTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2008
Slowdown hits Whistler ahead of the Olympics
Despite being a year from hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics, Canada's Whistler ski resort is experiencing the same drop in business that has hurt ski resorts elsewhere.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008
Skiers delight: Northwest slopes will open today
All six major ski areas in Washington's Cascades will be open daily to skiing Friday, and Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia has reopened after a partial tower collapse Tuesday of one of its aerial trams.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2008
Timberline Lodge: Warm and welcoming
When you really need to be on the snow, Timberline Lodge beckons year-round.
Last updated: 1/6/09
New snow (24 hr.): 8
Base depth: 78
Top depth: 112
Base temp: 32 F
Lifts open: 4
Other: Washington | Oregon | Idaho | B.C.
Last updated: 1/6/09
New snow (24 hr.): 3
Base depth: 68
Top depth: 80
Base temp: 29 F
Lifts open: 6
Other: Washington | Oregon | Idaho | B.C.
Last updated: 1/6/09
New snow (24 hr.): 12
Base depth: 84
Top depth: 100
Base temp: 40 F
Lifts open: 8
Other: Washington | Oregon | Idaho | B.C.
Last updated: 1/7/09
New snow (24 hr.): 2
Base depth: 77
Top depth: 81
Base temp: 35 F
Lifts open: N/A
Other: Washington | Oregon | Idaho | B.C.
Last updated: 1/6/09
New snow (24 hr.): 6
Base depth: 75
Top depth: 75
Base temp: 32 F
Lifts open: 13
Other: Washington | Oregon | Idaho | B.C.
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