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Stevens Pass ski resort finally reopens

Jan 8, 2015, 10:47 AM | Updated: 11:01 am

Conditions at Stevens Pass ski resort are described as “spring-like,” which means dry, ...

Conditions at Stevens Pass ski resort are described as "spring-like," which means dry, sunny, and not too windy. (Photo: stevenspass.com screengrab)

(Photo: stevenspass.com screengrab)

Finally, Stevens Pass has reopened with limited lifts running at the ski resort.

Brooks, Skyline, Hogsback, Tye Mill, and Daisy chairs are open until 4 p.m. Thursday. The resort says they’ll turn on the lights for night skiing until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday.

Stevens has reported no new snow in the past 48 hours, with a 32″ base. Conditions are described as “spring-like,” which means dry, sunny, and not too windy.

New snowfall is expected Saturday through Monday.

Meanwhile, the Summit at Snoqualmie’s Summit Central is open Thursday until 4 p.m. Alpental, Summit West and East are closed. The resort says Summit West and tubing will open Friday.

The Summit at Snoqualmie also has not had any new snow. It reports a 17″ base.

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