Some Oregon ski mountains had enough snow for a limited opening this past weekend.
Both Mount Hood Meadows and Mount Bachelor resorts opened a chairlift Saturday.
Stirling Cobb with Mount Bachelor said hundreds of skiers and snowboarders came for the soft opening, which he believes could be a promising start to the season.
"In the past few weeks, we've had a few different storms and they've come in with heavier snow, which is actually ideal for the mountain because it sets up a great base," said Cobb.
The past two winters have been difficult for some ski areas in the Northwest because of low snowpack. A disastrous season in 2014 kept Mount Ashland ski area from opening at all.
With more snow projected this week, ski resorts across the state are hoping to open for the long weekend.
"When we get our next substantial storm, we'll be able to officially open and really kick off winter here at Bachelor," said Cobb.
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