Two unique factors likely have led to Summit at Snoqualmie to make this move: their staffing shortages, and unique road situation. While the mountain is only an hour away from hours, its road, Snoqualmie Pass, has been closed frequently this season due to the massive amount of snowfall. This leads to traffic and bigger crowds when the mountain has been able to open in the past couple of weeks. For example, the ski resort was closed on Saturday and Sunday, and much of last week as well due to avalanche danger and clearing the road of snow. The mountain is the second in the state of Washington to recently introduce a reservation system, with Crystal Mountain introducing a parking reservation system last week.
Image/Video Credits: The Summit at Snoqualmie