High Winds and Rain Stall Washington Ski Area Operations

The intense atmospheric river forecasted to hit much of Washington State has arrived, and it's even more chaotic than predicted. 

Over the last week, ski areas in Washington, such as Crystal Mountain, Alpental, and Stevens Pass, have been forecasting snow totals in the 40-50 inch range for this weekend. 

As the storm moved in over the last day or so, high winds and rain have come with it as far north as Stevens Pass, Washington, and as far south as Bend, Oregon. 

Just southeast of Seattle...