After an unseasonably warm and dry start to the season, the white flakes have begun to fall.  The Jet stream is set up for dump after dump. Another system will move in Tuesday night to deliver more snow, followed by another front Thursday night. The freezing level is predicted to drop to 3000 feet with each storm, and Powder Chasers is predicting 5 feet to fall at the end of this week.

So put some wax on your skis and pull them out of the closet!  

With 7 inches of new snow, Crystal has opened the Green Valley lift, and will be opening more terrain as snow accumulates. Stevens Pass and Mt. Baker will be opening Wednesday Stevens hopes to have four lifts running: Hogsback, Daisy, Skyline and Brooks. With 6 inches of new snow, it should be a great opening. Mt. Baker is boasting 12 inches in the past 24 hours, hopes to have both Heather Meadows and White Salmon open by Friday. Summit West at Snoqualamie will be opening on Friday, with 11 inches in the past 48 hours.

Even with the new snow the base is shallow, so if you go beware of rocks. If you happen to core shot your skis, Mountain to Sound Outfitters does repairs. Bring your skis on by to get them ready for the next powder day.

Here are links to local ski areas so you can visit their sites for the most up to date info. If you had a great day on the mountain, come by Mountain to Sound Outfitters and let us know how your trip was or feel free to post in the comment section.

Crystal Mountain Resort

Summit at Snoqualmie

Stevens Pass

Mt. Baker Ski Area

Mission Ridge Ski Area

White Pass Ski Area

Loup Loup Ski Bowl

Make sure you check the WSDOT Pass Reports for driving conditions.

Jaime Cary is an employee of Mountain to Sound Outfitters and local resident outdoor enthusiast.