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March 23, 2017 at 10:11 am

Look for powdery fun as snow is in weekend forecast -- especially on higher ski slopes

It might be spring on the calendar, but wintery weather hasn’t surrendered: Another round of snowfall – mainly at higher-elevation ski resorts – is forecast through Monday. Look for a series of rather weak weather systems with snow or rain showers to move across the Cascades late Thursday through Friday. Then a stronger storm track...

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Expert freeride skier Rachel Croft who grew up in Bellevue is the top nationally ranked freeride skier this season and will be competing Thursday through Saturday at the Crystal Mountain Freeride World Qualifier event.

March 22, 2017 at 8:08 am

Top freerider Rachel Croft of Bellevue competing with others this week Crystal Mountain

Some of the world’s best extreme skiers and snowboarders will hit the steeps of Crystal Mountain Resort from Thursday through Saturday at the International Freeskiers and...

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Blasting through the fresh powder at the Mount Baker Ski Area.

March 16, 2017 at 10:42 am

Head to higher elevation ski areas for powder in the coming days

Don’t count on springlike weather on most ski slopes just yet as another round of snowfall is expected, mainly in higher elevation areas. Extremely soggy...

March 13, 2017 at 11:20 am

Wet conditions dominate ski slopes; brief snowfall expected Thursday VIEW

Skiers and snowboarders heading to the slopes in the next few days will have to contend with extremely soggy conditions that will put to test...

Derek Foose with a view over West Bowl

March 10, 2017 at 10:49 am

Mostly wet weather will make it a soggy affair at ski resorts this weekend

The ski slopes have turned into a soggy mess, and it could remain this way as mild temperatures and rainfall continue to dominate much of...

March 9, 2017 at 10:19 am

Heavy snow, then rain in forecast as road access to ski areas could be dicey

The words of wisdom for skiers and snowboarders is to hit the hillsides sooner rather than later. After what seems like an endless winter of...

March 6, 2017 at 10:30 am

Cascade ski areas expecting 3-plus feet of snow with no end in sight

There is no end in sight for what can be termed as “snowmageddon” and that is great news for skiers and snowboarders heading to the...

March 3, 2017 at 11:00 am

Up to 3 feet of snow expected at Cascade ski areas, with avalanche warnings for backcountry

The Cascade ski slopes continue to see a dramatic increase of snowfall, ensuring a ski season that will extend into spring, but it comes with...

March 2, 2017 at 10:03 am

Bountiful ski season sees no end, with 3-foot snow dump expected in mountains

The calendar says March, but never mind that spring is officially less than a few weeks away as winter weather continues to boost snow levels...

February 28, 2017 at 10:25 pm

‘Phenomenal’ California snowpack nears record depths VIEW

PHILLIPS STATION, Calif. (AP) — The Sierra Nevada snowpack is close to setting records notched more than three decades ago — a welcome sight after...

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February 27, 2017 at 10:33 am

Snowfall could be moderate to heavy at times along ski slopes in days ahead

The first day of spring is a little more than three weeks away, but there’s no stopping the winter weather with plenty of snow expected...

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