With recent storms dumping snow in the mountains and more on the way, most Oregon ski areas will be open by Thanksgiving.

For many, this is the earliest opening in 15 years.

“Oregon’s ski resorts are off to an amazing start,” said Karen Siegle of Ski Oregon. “Heavy early-season snow and cold temperatures have allowed Oregon’s resorts to not only open early, but to boast some of the deepest base depths in the country.”

Hoodoo Mountain Resort in the Santiam Pass hopes to open Friday, Nov. 27.

Willamette Pass Resort also hopes to open Thanksgiving weekend.

Mount Bachelor planned to open today.

Also open are Mount Hood Meadow, Timberline and Mount Hool Ski Bowl.

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