Last night, Thursday 12/1, Crystal Mountain reported 16 inches of new snow on the southern part of our local mountains, while Mt Baker reports 11 inches on the northern realms of our local zone. The freezing level is dropping to 1000-2000 feet over the next 24 hours with over 2 inches of moisture expected at Snoqualmie Pass. This could mean 20-30 fresh inches for all of the New Years Eve Parties that are happening around the local ski areas. Be prepared by having chains, even if you have a all-wheel drive vehicle, as it can get soupy up there.