Mount Washington delays opening day due to lack of snow

Chairlifts at Mount Washington Alpine Resort will not run Friday as originally planned. 

The resort said the scheduled opening day for Dec. 12 has been delayed due to a lack of snowfall.

In a social media post, the resort said it is continuing snowmaking efforts despite uncooperative weather. 

“Despite our team’s best efforts, snowmaking every change we get and pushing around every patch Mother Nature has given us, the weather just hasn’t cooperated,” the post said. 

According to the resort’s website, it has received a cumulative total of 17 centimetres of snow so far. 

The resort will still welcome people Saturday for Ted’s Funky Forecast celebration from 3 p.m. to midnight.

Updates on chairlift openings will be provided once more snow arrives, the resort said. 

Nathan Maley
Nathan Maley
Born and raised in Nanaimo, Nathan is passionate about sharing local stories with the communities where he grew up. When he’s not working, he can often be found on the court playing ball hockey, spending time with friends and family, or relaxing with a good movie.

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