Mt. Bachelor Confronts Extreme Weather, Emphasizes Safety Amid Historic Blizzard Conditions

Photo via the Mt. Bachelor Facebook.

In a dramatic response to what’s been described as the “most extreme conditions in the last two decades,” the Mt. Bachelor ski area in the Cascades has temporarily ceased operations earlier this week. This unprecedented move comes as the region grapples with a severe series of blizzards, characterized by fierce winds and numerous downed trees. The ski area, renowned for its expansive terrain and scenic vistas, shuttered its facilities midday Thursday, and the closure extended into Friday.

Snowboarding on Mt Bachelor. Photo by Neufcent9 via Flickr CC2.

In the past week, Mount Bachelor encountered winds that surpassed 100 miles per hour, causing the

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