Plenty of snow up in the Cascades for folks to get preseason turns at Stevens Pass as the resort gets squared away for their schedule December 3rd opening day. The resort will operate at full capacity but longer mountain pass closures and a tricky parking situation could complicate the trip for some skiers.

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