Washington Ski Area Set To Open Historic New Lift Amid Intense Storm

After a slow start to the season, Alpental, a hidden gem frequented by Seattle, Washington, skiers, is scheduled to open today, January 7, 2026, with a historic new chairlift, the Edelweiss triple. The timing of Edelweiss’ grand opening aligns with the arrival of much-needed snow in Washington. The state’s mountains were drenched with rain in December. Now the temperatures have dropped.Alpental is reporting a foot of new snow at its base, with a bit more up top, and around two f