由于积雪,特派团脊于2025-26年在华盛顿首次启用,而其他脊则推迟启用。 Mission Ridge opened first in Washington for 2025-26 due to snow-making, while others delayed.

特派团脊成为华盛顿第一个在12月4日2025-26号季节开放的滑雪区,以高海拔和在干冷的窗口中高效造雪为例。 Mission Ridge became the first Washington ski area to open for the 2025-26 season on December 4, citing high elevation and efficient snow-making during dry, cold windows. 一个10人小组每周7天每天24小时运作,以建立一个基地,使有限的地形能够在周末通行。 A 10-person team operated 24/7 to build a base, enabling limited terrain access through weekends. 由于自然积雪不足,其他度假胜地仍然关闭或延迟,Stevens Pass推迟开放。 Other resorts remain closed or delayed due to insufficient natural snow, with Stevens Pass postponing its opening. 在12月12日之前预测将出现一条主要大气河流,长程模型预测,在拉尼娜的驱动下,到2月的降雪将超过平均降雪,为该季节的反弹带来了希望。 A major atmospheric river is forecast before December 12, and long-range models predict above-average snowfall through February, driven by La Niña, offering hope for a rebound in the season.