It has only started to get colder here in Lebanon now. Snow will typically start in December. So, currently there is no snow.

It will surely be open.

I don't think you need to make any prior arrangements- just go and enjoy

yes there are slopes for different levels. the tariffs are (I am not 100% sure) but very close to this: Week-ends : 40 USD per day Week days : 30 USD per day (no half day) Students : 26$ (school) to 30$ (university)

Hello, The weather in Feb is cold of course, might be snowing, you can always check a couple of days earlier... you don't need much equipment, except maybe snowshoes if there is a lot of snow and some good clothes. You can check the weather online a couple of days earlier. BBQs are not allowed in the reserve. The slopes are nearby the reserve as well. So you can hit the slopes as well. Hope this helps.

I believe so

There are 2 ways to get to the cedars. One way is to drive there yourself. If you ate used to crazy middle east driving then you should be OK. You take the highway north of of Beirut towards Tripoli. About 30km before Tripoli at a place called Chikka you turn up the mountain. You carry on up the mountain until you teach the cedars. It's reasonably well sign posted. The drive there will probably take you an hour and a half. Alternatively you can go on a guided tour. That is my personal choice and I went last week with one of the local tour operators. I don't know if I'm allowed to advertise who they are on Trip Advisor but they have been in the business since about 1950 something. The trip cost $85 and included a visit to the Gebran museum and the Holy Valley with the ancient monestry. It also included a well informed guide and lunch. Enjoy!