"A winter storm brought in more than a foot of snow to areas of the Cascades in 24 hours, ushering in a delayed start of ski season at local mountain passes.
The Summit at Snoqualmie said Monday it will open for limited operations Friday, with Summit West opening from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mount Baker Ski Area has said it will open on Wednesday, as heavy snow is forecast for the rest of the week.
Ski resorts postponed openings this year due to a lack of snow caused by unusually warm temperatures and lower-than-average precipitation. Crystal Mountain is open for skiing and snowboarding and will open more areas as weather allows. Stevens Pass announced it will open Wednesday. Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort in Wenatchee will open for daily operation starting Friday
