This Winter's Forecast: 100 Percent Chance for Fun Television meteorologists and reporters do a great job covering how many Midwesterners have fun skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing. Here are some examples from across the Midwest:
1 SNOWMAKING State-of-the-art snowmaking allows
Midwest ski areas to open early, build a
deep snow base and stay open later in the spring.MORE
2 COLD = COOL! Midwestern skiers, snowboarders look forward to winter. MORE
3 SNOW TUBING Half of Midwest areas now have lift-served snow tubing hills,
introducing people of all ages to the joys of winter fun in this growing
activity.MORE
4 GROUP & SCHOOL PROGRAMS Group and school programs help hook children and adults on skiing and snowboarding.MORE
5 WINTER FEELS GREAT Even in sub-zero weather, Midwestern skiers and snowboarders love winter. MORE
6 SKI AREAS HAVE SNOW! Midwest ski areas survive, and thrive, during mid-winter thaws. MORE
7 SPRING SKIING & SNOWBOARDING Sunshine, softer snow and longer
days make spring an ideal time to hit the
slopes.MORE