When will we start skiing in Washington (2008)?

When do folks think we will start skiing here in Western Washington? It is getting a bit late in November and we barely have a base. I know things can turn around in a couple of days, but what's the buzz? Can't wait!

My prediction.... December 12th

La Nada means:

Expect nothing and be glad when you get something...at least that is the philosophy I'm adopting to keep me from going nuts.

Also, according to the latest IPCC and UW results, we should expect more of the same. Unfortunately I (and the latest regional climate models) are predicting temps and precip. patterns to be somewhat like we are currenty experiencing. Just an eerie reminder of the most probable future. Otherwise have your gear by the door and be ready to mob when it snows, because it won't be pow for long.

On a more optimistic note.......it is only Nov.

I have good feeling about the next week late in the week, it lloks like a good storm in the Allusion Islands may swing our way. Sinniers showed up in my mail box from BH (secound copy, first copy we ware out) I lpuged it in and I waxed nad base preped the sticks in ready for when it flies. We are need to be doing our part though and get out and earn a turn, burn a ski and tip a glass to Ullr. Hihj pressure for 3 more days and then I think it's going to DUMP. I am not a meteroligest, but I did sleep in a Holiday Inn one time.

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Yup I agree with the Mid December prediction. All the chatter of La Nada I don't really get though. Prior to the Mid 1980's El Nino years were very rare. We were mostly neutral, and certainly we got our typical NW winters with arguably even deeper snow pack. Go figure. I'm sure we will have some great days, but we may have to wait until mid December which is a bummer.

When do folks think we will start skiing here in Western Washington?

Maybe I'm missing something here, the real question on Turns All Year is when do we stop skiing in Western Washington? ;D

Maybe I'm missing something here, the real question on Turns All Year is when do we stop skiing in Western Washington?  ;D

Here here, Friday and today just made this my 13th month. Today was 7" of new on a 2" base...kind of like skiing in the midwest again!

Maybe I'm missing something here, the real question on Turns All Year is when do we stop skiing in Western Washington?  ;D

Good point! Ha ha ha

Guess that is why this lazy lift serviced skier posted it in the lift serviced section.

Whistler opens tomorrow, limited terrain. Whistler Mountain Wednesday, Blackcomb on Thursday. Not WA but close.

It appears that Baker will not run lifts over Thanksgiving, not enough snow yet.

I think the difference is that the stakes are higher for Whistler. They will open by opening day, almost regardless of how much or how good, because people have flown in from who knows where.