Eden, we were in the Methow Valley, in late February, so I know all about the lack of snow! The best experience of the trip was a snow shoe hike. Not a ton of snow, and if I had been at home, I'd probably would have been wearing my Ice Spikes, not snow shoes. But, the scenery was outstanding and so different than what I am used to. The nordic skiing was horrible. Still glad I went, and want to go back, when there's a normal snow pack.