The freezing rain made for surprisingly ideal ski conditions in Mazama where snow did fall too. Not only that more snow is expected this weekend and next week. Fresh powder means a dreamy top layer over the trails and freshly groomed terrain in Mazama and Winthrop. Every snow fall gives better and better conditions on the Winthrop trails. Find updated trail conditions, maps, and ticket information at methowtrails.org. Fatbike, snow shoeing, and sledding are also great outdoor options in the Methow Valley this December 2020. For avid downhill skiers, the Loup Loup Ski bowl is optimistically planning to open just a few days before Christmas. In addition, Olympic Luge sledding is available this season through reservations at skitheloup.com.