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Ski resorts make the best of a season with below-average snowfall
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Some skiers and snowboarders flocking to the slopes during a holiday week were greeted with less snow than they've seen in years past. But, resorts did their best to prepare runs to be rideable and say they, too, are hoping for more snow in the weeks and months to come.
Guy Lawrence is the general manager for Summit at Snoqualmie.
"We've got lots of guests here skiing and snowboarding, we'd love to have more of course, we're waiting patiently — but not really — for more snow," Lawrence said with a laugh. "But the good news is we have two areas open and we're open for night skiing as well."
As of Dec. 23, snowpack throughout Washington state was below normal. Data from a SNOTEL report showed the snow water equivalent was between 28-74% of normal. Snow water equivalent can be used as a snowpack measurement, as it's the theoretical amount of available water depth resulting from snowpack melt.
READ MORE: https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/ski-resorts-below-average-snowfall-season/281-9771dc9a-74be-4640-b10a-a5c705a90118