This past weekend's storms brought the first real snow of the year to the higher Cascade ski resorts.

Mt. Baker said they got 10 inches Friday, and the another 14 inches Sunday night/Monday morning for a total base of 24 inches -- and probably 24 inches more than it seemed they had at all last winter.

Meanwhile, Stevens Pass says they've received 6 inches at the base and 8 inches at the top.

Both resorts say they are keeping an eye on the forecasts, which is for higher snow levels early this week, but it looks promising for more mountain snows toward the end of the week and next weekend. Stevens Pass says they are hoping to open in late November if all goes well.

Skokomish River Floods A Little

The storm that brought the snow to the mountains also brought a decent shot of rain to Western Washington. Two-day storm totals were generally between about 0.50" and 1.5" (0.86" in Seattle) -- although closer to 3" along the coast.

But that was a little too much rain for the Olympic Mountains. The Skokomish River in Mason County rose to just about its flood banks Sunday night and Monday morning, causing some minor flooding along its banks.

But the water receded below flood stage by midday Monday, and the Flood Warning was allowed to expire Monday afternoon.

More rain is in the forecast for the rest of the week, and that might cause some rivers to rise once again. So be sure to keep an eye on the forecast at the KOMO Weather Center.