Warm temperatures, lack of snow delay opening of South Dakota's ski resorts
1/18/2022 10:29:44 PM
CATEGORIES:
Business & Industry
Tourism & Recreation
AFFECTED AREAS:
Lawrence County, SD
Minnehaha County, SD
Start Date: 12/1/2021
- End Date: 12/30/2021
The two ski resorts in South Dakota opened on a limited basis and needed more snow. Terry Peak Ski Area in Lead and Great Bear Ski Valley in Sioux Falls were opening later than usual and with fewer runs as December temperatures were very warm and snow was scarce.
Terry Peak opened Dec. 15 and intended to open more of its 29 runs and five lifts by Dec. 29. Great Bear planned to have 40% of its runs ready when it opens on Dec. 30. Its tubing area did not yet have an opening date.
South Dakota Public Broadcasting (Vermillion, S.D.), Dec 28, 2021
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