What's going on at local resorts?

March 25, 7:49 PM

Summit at Snoqualmie:

Vertfest happening this Saturday at Alpental, a celebration of backcountry culture. Proceeds will benefit Friends of the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center. See Details.

Dicounted Spring lift tickets begin Monday, March 31. See Spring prices.

Summit West and Summit East are closed for the season.

Crystal Mountain:

Sturtevant's Spring Fling Demo on Saturday. Be the first to ski on next year's gear...this year. The demo runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and the cost is a $10 donation to PNSEF (Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation). Registration opens at 8 a.m. at the base area.

Also happening Saturday is the the 45th Annual Crown Standard's Citizen Downhill, an event for amateur racing enthusiast as well as first timers in an amateur race course on Quicksilver. Open to the public. Pre-register for $25, day-of registration $30. Cash prizes!

Mission Ridge:

Steve Burchett Classic ski and golf event happens this Saturday.

Mount Spokane:

It's Retro Day on Saturday. The best retro outfit wins a prize.

Last day of operation for the season is on Sunday, 9 a.m. - noon.

49 Degrees North:

Free ski week. That's right, free lift tickets during the last week of the season, March 31 - April 6.

March 18, 7:26 PM

Summit at Snoqualmie:

Military appreciation weekend happening this Friday through Sunday. Adult lift lickets will be priced at $25 with military ID. See additional savings on rentals, lessons and tubing.

Shut up and Snowskate event is happening this Saturday at Summit West. Registration is from 10-11 p.m. and Stan's Café. $20 entry fee. See Details.

Crystal Mountain:

On-snow golf tournament happens this Saturday. Come play a small round of golf on your skis. Registration starts at 8 a.m. in the day lodge.

Stevens Pass:

Stevens will host the Small Fry Race on Saturday. Youngsters will compete for the top speed on the alpine course.

Mt. Baker:

Golden egg hunt happening this Saturday. The Golden Egg grand prize will be a 2008-09 Mt. Baker season pass. See details.

Mission Ridge:

Accoustic jam session by local artists Matt Laws with solid ground, Kristine Williams, Chaz Cox and Laura Slack on Saturday from noon - 4 p.m.

Mount Spokane:

Mt. Spokane is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays for the rest of the season.

49 Degrees North:

Bavarian race happening on Saturday. Must be at least 21 years old. This is a race for advanced skiers and riders.

March 11, 1:01 AM

Summit at Snoqualmie:

Snowrider Superpipe classics, NW Series Finals, Registration is from 8. a.m.- 9:30 a.m. at the main lodge at Summit Central on Saturday. See Details.

The Stoken the slopes of Central Park happens on Sunday. See Details.

Crystal Mountain:

After music in the Bullwheel with Matt Vrba from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday.

A weekend of Telemark clinics, adventures and demos is happening on Saturday and Sunday at Crystal. See Details.

Stevens Pass:

Live music by Rib and the Bluegrass Sauce at the Foggy Goggy is happening this Saturday, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

White Pass:

Hope on the Slopes fundraising event with the American Cancer Society is going on Saturday and Sunday.

Mount Spokane:

Fun Hat Day event is happening on Saturday.

49 Degrees North:

Hawaiian Daze on Saturday. This is an all day party celebrating the end of the season and getting in great spring skiing and riding. A raffle will be held at the event.

There will also be live music by Working Spliffs at the Boomtown Bar on Saturday.

March 5, 9:29 PM

The Summit at Snoqualmie: Live music from "Missing Players" at Summit West on Friday, 9 p.m.

Oakley Uprising event is happening this Saturday at Central Park in Summit Central. This snowboard event combines transition riding and rail riding in the same event; half of the day riding jibs and half of the day riding quarterpipe. The event is free and starts at 10 a.m. See details.

See I-90 road conditions.

Stevens Pass: Hope on the Slope fundraising event for the American Cancer Society is happening this Saturday. See Details.

See highway 2 road conditions.

49 Degrees North: Buy your 2008-2009 season pass and ski the rest of this season free. See Details

Mission Ridge: The 2008 spring season pass sale is going on now until May 31. See details.

February 27, 7:24 PM

The Summit at Snoqualmie: The 5th Annual Backcountry Ball is happening this Saturday at Alpental Lodge. There will be food, live music, dancing and an auction. See Details.

KZOK Ski Day happening at Summit West on Saturday. There will be two bands, ticket discounts and prize drawings.

See I-90 road conditions.

Stevens Pass: Buddy Werner Championship Race is a 3-day event happening this Friday through Sunday.

Burton Women's Learn to Ride camp is also happening this Friday through Sunday. Meet at Pacific Crest Lodge and base area.

See highway 2 road conditions.

Crystal Mountain: The 2nd Annual Vertfest is happening this Saturday. Vertfest a celebration of backcountry VertiCulture. Events include Randonnee rally race, relays and MSR Snowshoe Demo.

49 Degrees North: Buy your 2008-2009 season pass and ski the rest of this season free. See Details

Mission Ridge: Washington State Winter Special Olympics is a 3-day event happening this Friday through Sunday. See details.

White Pass: The 22nd annual Winter Carnival is set for this Saturday and Sunday. This family oriented event features professional snow sculptors, live music, fireworks, torchlight parade, kids' carnival, and snow sports competitions for kids and adults. See schedule.

. February 21, 12:30 AM

Enter here for a chance to win free lift tickets to either Crystal Mountain, The Summit at Snoqualmie, or Mission Ridge. Last day to enter is Sunday.

The Summit at Snoqualmie: Live music by Enkrya in the Timberwolf Bar at Summit West on Friday, 9 p.m.

The Holy Oly Revival event is happening on Saturday at Summit East. Check out details.

See I-90 road conditions.

Stevens Pass: Quarter Pipe Fiesta is happening on Friday at Big Chief. See details.

See highway 2 road conditions.

Crystal Mountain: Live music with Jonny Smokes in the Bullwheel on Saturday, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Mission Ridge: "Happy Hour" Night Skiing is happening on Saturday. See details.

February 18, 8:45 PM

Stevens Pass: Quarter Pipe Fiesta is happening on Friday at Big Chief. See details.

See highway 2 road conditions.

February 12, 8:15 PM

Snoqualmie Pass: Summit Central and Alpental will give out chocolates at the ticket window on Valentine's Day.

Alpental's 40th birthday party is happening this Saturday after being postponed twice due to avalanche closure. See details.

The $5 all-you-can-eat Spaghetti Feed Benefit is also happening at Alpental Lodge this Saturday, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Summit Central is hosting the Volcom PB and Rail Jam this Saturday. Register at the main lodge between 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. See details.

See I-90 road conditions.

Stevens Pass: Live music by Bluejay at the Foggy Goggle on Saturday, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

See highway 2 road conditions.

Crystal Mountain: Wine and Dine at the Bullwheel on Valentines Day, 6:30 p.m. See details.

Mission Ridge: Icelantic Demo happening this Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

49 Degrees North: The first annual Metal Sessions rail jam is happening this Saturday.

February 9, 4:49 PM

Crystal Mountain: Military Appreciation Day is on Tuesday. Present military ID to any ticket window and receive 50% off your lift ticket.

White Pass: Highway 12 over White Pass is expected remain closed on Sunday due to high winds and avalanche threats.

Mission Ridge: J1J2 race has been cancelled for the weekend.

February 8, 6:58 PM

Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass, Highway 2 over Stevens Pass and Highway 12 over White pass is closed for the night and will likely remain closed on Saturday because of snow slides and avalanche danger. Read more.

Stevens Pass will be closed Saturday.

Snoqualmie Pass was closed for night skiing on Friday and will report on weekend operating status early Saturday morning.

White Pass was closed today and will also report on weekend operating status Saturday morning.

Mission Ridge closed Friday because of high winds and will reevaluate weekend operating status Saturday morning. Saturday night skiing at Mission Ridge has been cancelled.

The 16th annual Powder 8's event at Crystal Mountain has been postponed.

February 6, 6:58 PM

Summit at Snoqualmie: Alpental's 40th birthdayhas been rescheduled to this Saturday at Alpental. There will be live music from Recycled Youth as well as contests, giveaways and a birthday cake.

The $5 all-you-can-eat Spaghetti Feed Benefit for the Alpental Volunteer Ski Patrol at Alpe lodge has also been scheduled to this Saturday, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

King County regional finals special Olympics held at Summit West this Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Annual Team Alpental Snoqualmie giant slalom races will be held at Summit West this Sunday.

See I-90 road conditions

Stevens Pass: Prior skis and snowboards demo will be held in Stevens' base area this Friday.

There will be live music by Loose Digits at the Foggy Goggle on Saturday, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

See Highway 2 conditions

Crystal Mountain: The 16th annual Powder 8's event is happening this Saturday at Crystal.

Also, there will be live music with Jimmy Vegas in the Bullwheel on Saturday, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

49 Degrees North: As part of the Toyota Ski Free Day happening this Friday, drivers of any make, model or year Toyota vehicle will receive a free lift ticket.

On Saturday, there will be live music by the Kelly Hughes Band in the Boomtown Bar.

Mission Ridge: Mountain music festival, J1/J2 Qualifier GS/SL and FT Rail Jam #4 all happening this Saturday at Mission Ridge.

February 2, 8:33 PM

Summit at Snoqualmie: Alpental's 40th birthday celebration has been postponed. The Alpental Volunteer Ski Patrol Benefit Spaghetti Feed has also been postponed.

See I-90 road conditions

Stevens Pass: See Highway 2 conditions

49 Degrees North: As part of the Toyota Ski Free Day happening on Friday, drivers of any make, model or year Toyota vehicle will receive a free lift ticket.

January 30, 8:19 PM

Summit at Snoqualmie: Alpental's 40th birthday party happening this Saturday at Alpental. Join fellow party-goers in toasting the legendary ski area. There will be live music from Recycled Youth as well as contests, giveaways and a birthday cake.

Also at Alpe: $5 all-you-can-eat Spaghetti Feed Benefit for the Alpental Volunteer Ski Patrol at Alpe lodge from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

See I-90 road conditions

Stevens Pass: Cowboy Up Freeride Expo is happening this Saturday and Sunday. Watch kids bomb, huck and slash Cowboy Ridge in this Junior IFSA Series event. See Details.

Also, go to the Foggle Goggle this Saturday from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. for live music by the Matt Verba Band.

See Highway 2 conditions

Crystal Mountain: There will be live music in the Bullwheel from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. with Steve Mason on Saturday.

49 Degrees North: Mountain Gear Demo Day on Saturday. Mountain Gear will have Telemark and Alpine Touring Equipment from Black Diamond, K2 and Atomic to test on the snow.

Mission Ridge: Avalanche Safety and Awareness Seminar, FT Rail Jam 3 and Mountain Music Festival featuring Kevin Jones all happening on Saturday.

January 24, 8:52 PM

Summit at Snoqualmie will be hosting Military Appreciation Day on Saturday. Adult lift ticket will be $25 for those who have current military identification. See Details.

Summit Central will host The Greenhorn Games this Saturday. This is a brand new event that is free and for snowboarders 13 and under.

Stevens Pass: Go to the Foggy Goggle this Saturday from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. for live music brought to you by Rib and The Bluegrass Sauce.

Crystal Mountain: International Mountain Guides (IMG) is offering a Level II Avalanche Safety Course at Crystal this Saturday and Sunday for $335. See Details.

Mount Baker: 2008 LBS Locals' Qualifier results have been posted. See Results.

Mission Ridge: Mountain music festival featuring Michael Carlos, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. on Saturday.

January 19, 8:13 PM

Summit at Snoqualmie: Two winner will be announced via Summit Park Pass prize drawing on Monday.

Stevens Pass: Peak period lift ticket prices in effect on MLK Day.

White Pass: Holiday rates in effect on MLK Day.

January 15, 8:49 PM

Summit at Snoqualmie: The third annual Rail City Rail Jam is happening this Saturday at Summit West, $25 registration fee with live music performace by Common Market.

Also, Saturday - Jan.26 is Safety Week at the Summit at Snoqualmie. Various safety demonstration events will take place at Summit West and Central on Saturday and Sunday. See details.

Stevens Pass: Sturtevant's women's demo day on Wednesday. Come demo women's specific gear around the mountain and get advice from local retailers in the base area.

Crystal Mountain: Ronquest Vala Memorial Masters Race at Gold Hills and Quicksilver chairs on Saturday and Sunday. See details.

49 Degrees North: Rail Jam happening this Saturday. Registration is from 9 a.m.-noon, $20 entry fee.

Mission Ridge: Avalanche safety and awareness seminar on Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Summit Patrol Buidling. This event is FREE to the first 12 people that show up.

January 12, 7:04 PM

Stevens Pass: Sturtevant's women's demo day on Wednesday. Come demo women's specific gear around the mountain and get advice from local retailers in the base area.

Crystal Mountain: Evening snow shoe tour of the alpine wilderness on Friday. Fondue dinner and dessert scheduled in the evening. $50 per person, reservations required. See details.

Mount Baker: Registration for the Martin Luther King day locals' qualifier race ends Thursday. See Details.

January 8, 7:38 PM

Stevens Pass: Live music by the Chumstick Liberation Front at the Foggle Goggle on Saturday, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. You must be at least 21 to attend.

Crystal Mountain: Check out the new Northway map (PDF).

Mount Baker: Registration for the "Martin Luther King day locals' qualifier race" begins today through Jan. 17. See Details.

Mission Ridge: Mountain music festival featuring Illustrated Man on Saturday, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

January 2, 7:04 PM

The Summit at Snoqualmie: The Summit's first annual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society benefit is happening this weekend. An information booth will be set up at Summit West. Also, $2 of every pitcher of Full Sail beer purchased on Saturday and Sunday will be donated to the Society.

See Summit operating schedule

See I-90 road conditions

Mission Ridge: The Avalanche safety and awareness seminar will be free to the first 12 people that show up at the Summit Patrol Building on Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Also, the HighTower Blues band will be performing from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

December 28, 8:22 PM

The Summit at Snoqualmie: Snowboard jib event this Saturday. Registration in the main lodge at Summit Central from 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. $20 entry fee, helmets required and participants under 18 need a parent's signature.

See Summit operating schedule

See I-90 road conditions

Stevens Pass will be open 9 a.m.-10 p.m. through New Years Eve.

See Highway 2 conditions

See Stevens holiday operating schedule

Crystal Mountain: Live Music by local artist Johnny Smokes in the Bullwheel on Saturday.

Watch video of the Northway lift grand opening.

White Pass: All lifts are open on White Pass and the Nordic Center is open.

Check out this video of Andy Mahre, the son of legendary alpine racer Steve Mahre, skiing White Pass with a helmet cam:

See Highway 12 conditions

Mission Ridge: Junk Yard Jane in concert 7 p.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday.

49 Degrees North is open seven days a week, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Night skiing will be available on Saturday, 3:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Holiday pricing will be in effect throughout the week.

December 24, 8:02 PM

The Summit at Snoqualmie: Snowboard jib event this Saturday. Registration in the main lodge at Summit Central from 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. $20 entry fee, helmets required and participants under 18 need a parent's signature.

Alpental, West, Central and East is open on Christmas Day and for the rest of the week.

See Summit operating schedule

See I-90 road conditions

Mount Baker will be closed on Christmas Day and reopen on Wednesday at 9 a.m.

Stevens Pass will be open 9 a.m.-10 p.m. through New Years Eve.

See Highway 2 conditions

See Stevens holiday operating schedule

Crystal Mountain: Live Music by local artist Johnny Smokes in the Bullwheel on Saturday.

Watch video of the Northway lift grand opening.

Mission Ridge: Junk Yard Jane in concert 7 p.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday.

49 Degrees North is open seven days a week, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Night skiing will be available on Saturday, 3:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Holiday pricing will be in effect throughout the week.

White Pass is open on Christmas Day, 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. All lifts are open on White Pass and the Nordic Center is open.

See Highway 12 conditions

Bluewood open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Bluewood will be closed on Christmas Day.

December 20, 9:02 PM

The Summit at Snoqualmie: Alpental, Summit West and Central are open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Summit East will open on Saturday and Sunday.

Only Summit Central will be open on Christmas Eve, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Alpental, West, Central and East will be open on Christmas Day.

See Summit operating schedule

See I-90 road conditions

Stevens Pass is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Stevens will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and reopen 9 a.m.-10 p.m. on Christmas Day.

See Highway 2 conditions

See Stevens holiday operating schedule

Crystal Mountain: The grand opening of the Northway chairlift is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. Read more about the new Northway chairlift.

Mission Ridge: Holiday operations (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) will continue seven days a week through January 7.

Mission Ridge Event: Avalanche Safety And Awareness Seminar 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday. This event is free for the first 12 people that show up at the Summit Patrol Building.

49 Degrees North is open seven days a week, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Night skiing will be available on Saturday, 3:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

White Pass will open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. All lifts are open on White Pass and the Nordic Center is open.

See Highway 12 conditions

Bluewood: Lifts run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Bluewood will be closed on Christmas Day.

Mount Spokane: Night skiing starts Friday.

December 18, 7:39 PM

The Summit at Snoqualmie : Alpental will open on Wednesday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and remain open throughout the week. Summit Central will open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Summit West is open 9 a.m.-10 p.m. The Summit Tubing Center opens Wednesday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. and the Summit Nordic Center will open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

See Summit operating schedule

See I-90 road conditions

Stevens Pass: Night operations will begin and the backside opens on Thursday.

See Highway 2 conditions

See Stevens holiday operating schedule

Crystal Mountain: The grand opening of the Northway Lift is scheduled for Saturday, conditions permitting. Read more about the new Northway chairlift.

Mission Ridge: Holiday operations will continue seven days a week through January 7. Lift tickets discounted to $40 for adults, $25 for youth.

Mission Ridge Event: Avlanache Safety And Awareness Seminar 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday. This event is free for the first 12 people that show up at the Summit Patrol Building.

49 Degrees North: Holiday period begins December 17 through January 1.

White Pass is running on limited operation: Quad, Platter and Chair 4 are open. Triple and Carpet chairs are not open. Steeps remain closed.

See Highway 12 conditions

Bluewood: Lifts run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays.

Mount Spokane will be open this weekend and remain open seven days a week starting December 19 through February 24.

Mount Spokane will host the Evergreen Cup race (ski racing) on Thursday.

December 14, 6:09 PM

The Summit at Snoqualmie : Summit West will open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Adult lift tickets are priced at $35 plus tax this weekend. Summit West will remain open for the rest of next week, conditions permitting. The Summit Nordic Center will also get started this weekend with a limited operation from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Stevens Pass Rail Jam: Come watch snowboarders battle it out on the rails in the base area on Saturday. Registration is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The event starts at 2:30 p.m.

Crystal Mountain: The Discovery, Chinook Express, Forest Queen, Rainier Express and Green Valley chairlifts are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See more information about reduced lift ticket prices at Crystal.

Sturtevant's Demo Day at Crystal Mountain: Registration for the demo is closed. A limited number of walk-in registrations will be welcomed at the mountain on a first come first served basis after the majority of registered participants have checked in at the base lodge.

Mission Ridge: Holiday operations will continue seven days a week through January 7.

49 Degrees North: Holiday period begins December 17 through January 1.

White Pass will open Saturday for daily operation.

Bluewood: Daily operating schedules will be open Wednesdays through Sundays.

Mount Spokane will be open this weekend and remain open seven days a week starting December 19 through February 24.

Hurricane Ridge, and Sitzmark have not announced opening dates.

December 11, 5:22 PM

Stevens Pass is open for daily operations with SkyLine, Hogsback, Brooks, Tye Mill, Big Chief and Daisy chairlifts open. The Nordic Center is scheduled to open on Saturday.

Stevens Pass Events: Sturtevant's ski and snowboard demo day: Try out new equipment for free and chat with ski reps about snow gear in the base area on Wednesday. Rail Jam: Come watch snowboarders battle it out on the rails in the base area on Saturday.

Mount Baker has resumed 7-day a week operation.

Crystal Mountain plans to remain open daily, weather and conditions permitting. The Discovery, Chinook Express, Forest Queen, Rainier Express and Green Valley chairlifts are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See more information about reduced lift ticket prices at Crystal.

The Summit at Snoqualmie and Alpental are projected to open Saturday or sooner -- according to a spokesperson from the Summit at Snoqualmie. If you are a Summit season pass holder, you can ski or ride for $35 this week at Crystal Mountain.

Mission Ridge holiday operations begin Thursday through January 7. Mission Ridge will open for night skiing on December 29.

49 Degrees North will start 7-day a week operations on Friday. Holiday period begins December 17 through January 1.

White Pass will open on Saturday, conditions permitting.

Bluewood will begin daily operations on Sunday. Lifts will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays.

Mount Spokane ski and snowboard park will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday and will remain open seven days a week starting December 19 through February 24.

Hurricane Ridge, and Sitzmark have not announced opening dates.

December 7, 8:12 PM

Stevens Pass is open for daily operations with Skyline, Hogsback, Brooks and Daisy chairs open. Big Chief and Tye Mill chairlifts will open on Saturday. The Nordic Center is scheduled to open Saturday, Dec. 15.

See highway 2 conditions

Mount Baker has resumed 7-day a week operation with all lifts running out of both base areas for the weekend.

Crystal Mountain will resume operations this weekend and plan to remain open daily, weather and conditions permitting. The Chinook Express, Forest Queen, Rainier Express and Green Valley chairlifts will be open this weekend from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lift tickets will be reduced this weekend due to limited operations: $50 for adults and $45 for youth.

The Summit at Snoqualmie and Alpental are projected to open Saturday, Dec. 15 or sooner -- according to a spokesperson from the Summit at Snoqualmie.

Mission Ridge is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until holiday operations begin Dec. 13 through Jan. 7.

49 Degrees North will reopen on Friday for the weekend and are operating on regular schedule Friday through Tuesday.

White Pass will be closed this weekend and are looking to reopen next week, conditions permitting.

Bluewood will open on Sunday. Lifts will run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily operating schedules will be in effect Wednesdays through Sundays.

Mount Spokane will open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mount Spokane will be running chairs 3 and 4 with limited intermediate and advance terrain. There will be no bus service and lift tickets are only $15 for the day.

Hurricane Ridge, and Sitzmark have not announced opening dates.

December 7, 8:12 PM

Stevens Pass is open for daily operations with Skyline, Hogsback, Brooks and Daisy chairs open. Big Chief and Tye Mill chairlifts will open on Saturday. The Nordic Center is scheduled to open Saturday, Dec. 15.

See highway 2 conditions

Mount Baker has resumed 7-day a week operation with all lifts running out of both base areas for the weekend.

Crystal Mountain will resume operations this weekend and plan to remain open daily, weather and conditions permitting. The Chinook Express, Forest Queen, Rainier Express and Green Valley chairlifts will be open this weekend from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lift tickets will be reduced this weekend due to limited operations: $50 for adults and $45 for youth.

The Summit at Snoqualmie and Alpental are projected to open Saturday, Dec. 15 or sooner -- according to a spokesperson from the Summit at Snoqualmie.

Mission Ridge is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until holiday operations begin Dec. 13 through Jan. 7.

49 Degrees North will reopen on Friday for the weekend and are operating on regular schedule Friday through Tuesday.

White Pass will be closed this weekend and are looking to reopen next week, conditions permitting.

Bluewood will open on Sunday. Lifts will run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily operating schedules will be in effect Wednesdays through Sundays.

Mount Spokane will open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mount Spokane will be running chairs 3 and 4 with limited intermediate and advance terrain. There will be no bus service and lift tickets are only $15 for the day.

Hurricane Ridge, and Sitzmark have not announced opening dates.

December 5, 4:45 PM

Stevens Pass will open Thursday. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., conditions permitting. The Nordic Center is scheduled to open Saturday, Dec. 15.

See highway 2 conditions

Mount Baker will reopen Friday out of White Salmon base area. Baker plans to have Chairs 7, 8, 5, 3, 4 and 6 open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Crystal Mountain is tentatively planning to reopen Saturday.

The Summit at Snoqualmie is projected to open Saturday

Alpental is projected to open Dec. 15.

Mission Ridge is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. until holiday operations begin Dec. 13 through Jan. 7.

49 Degrees North will reopen on Friday for the weekend.

White Pass will reopen for daily operation on Saturday, conditions permitting.

Mount Spokane, Bluewood, Hurricane Ridge, and Sitzmark have not announced opening dates.

December 3, 5:40 PM

Stevens Pass will open Thursday. Hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., conditions permitting. Lift schedules and other services operating will be announced on Wednesday. Highway 2 was closed today due to avalanche danger.

See highway 2 conditions

See avalanche forecast

Mount Baker will be closed Monday and Tuesday due to high winds and freezing levels. Baker will reopen Wednesday with normal midweek operation out of the White Salmon Day Lodge.

Crystal Mountain will close Monday through Wednesday due to high freezing levels. Crystal is tentatively planning to reopen Wednesday.

The Summit at Snoqualmie is projected to open Dec. 8.

Alpental is projected to open Dec. 15.

49 Degrees North will be open Monday and Tuesday and then will re-open on Friday for the weekend.

White Pass will re-open for daily operation on Thursday, conditions permitting. White Pass will be closed Monday through Wednesday.

Mount Spokane had a base depth of 28 inches on Monday. Projected opening date for Mount Spokane has not been announced.

November 29, 11:40 PM

Crystal Mountain will open this weekend only with limited operations. Discovery, Chinook Express & Forest Queen will run Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Due to a warm up next week Crystal will be closed on Monday until further notice.

Mount Baker opened on Thursday in full normal midweek operation out of the White Salmon Base Area. Check out Baker's opening day photo gallery.

November 28, 5:25 PM

The Summit at Snoqualmie is projected to open Dec. 8.

Alpental is projected to open Dec. 15.

Stevens Pass has no projected opening date but had a base depth of 16 inches on Tuesday, Nov. 27.

Mount Baker will open on Thursday, Nov. 29 in full normal midweek operation out of the White Salmon Base Area. Chairs 3, 4, 5, 6 ,7 & 8 will be operating from 9:00am to 3:30 pm. See story.

Crystal Mountain is projected to open Dec. 2.

Mission Ridge will re-open for the weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am-4pm.

Mission Ridge is also offering a $1000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals who stole the deposit safe from Mission Ridge Ski Area on November 25, 2007. If you have any information, please call the Chelan County Sheriff's Office at (509) 663-9911. See story.

Mt. Spokane is projected to open Dec. 1.

White Pass has no projected opening. The resort had a base depth of 11 inches on Tuesday, Nov. 27.

49 Degrees North had a base depth of 6 inches on Tuesday, Nov. 27. The resort will expand operating hours 7 days a week mid-December through Mid-February.

Whistler & Blackcomb mountains is open daily for the winter season.

Do you know something else going on at the mountains? Contact me:

Kevin Bang: 206-464-2022 or kbang@seattletimes.com.