Rain Forces Temporary Closure of Nation's Snowiest Ski Resort

As an atmospheric river passes through Washington, Mt. Baker Ski Area is temporarily closing up shop amidst warm weather and rain.Mt. Baker Ski Area will reopen tomorrow, but according to a forecast from the National Weather Service, the rain will persist for the next few days. In its mountain report, the ski area wrote that colder, snow-producing temperatures are anticipated to arrive next week. Mt. Baker Ski Area will be open on Christmas.Atmospheric rivers are long, skinny regions of the Eart