One of the major destination spots in North Central Washington for cross country skiers is now open for the winter.
The Echo Ridge Nordic Ski Area north of Chelan has been up and running since Christmas weekend with grooming operations.
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Unusually warm weather led to an early melt-off of snow, and the ground is drying out more quickly than normal because of continued above normal temperatures.
Meteorologist Steve Van Horn with the National Weather Service says the atmosphere is conducive for the possibility of wet, slow-moving thunderstorms today.