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All 5 of West Virginia’s Ski Resorts to Open
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – All five of West Virginia’s ski resorts will be open this weekend in one of the earliest starts to the state’s winter sports season.
The West Virginia Ski Areas Association tells news outlets that this week’s cold temperatures and natural snowfall have helped resorts’ snow-making efforts, allowing one of their best season debuts in recent history.
The resorts have more than 800,000 visitors annually during the season, creating a $250 million economic impact and 5,000 jobs. The season traditionally begins late November and continues to early April.
Canaan Valley, Timberline Four Seasons, Winterplace and Oglebay will all be open by Saturday with some opening Friday. Snowshoe Mountain had opened for Thanksgiving.