MINNEAPOLIS — Ready or not, winter is coming.
The drop in temperatures has allowed several ski hills to start making snow, meaning slopes will be opening soon for the winter season.
Here's a list of when some of the hills across the state will be opening this season:
Nov. 30 — Afton Alps announced it will be opening for the winter season on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. For information on how to purchase single-day or season passes, click here.
Nov. 29 — With snow already being made, Buck Hill in Burnsville could be opening as soon as Friday, Nov. 29. To purchase single-day or season passes, click here.
Nov. 29 — The slopes opened to season pass holders on Wednesday, Nov. 27, but will be opening to the public on Friday, Nov. 29 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about the upcoming ski season or to purchase passes, click here.
Nov. 30 — Spirit Mountain will be hosting its 50th Anniversary Winter on Saturday, Nov. 30 with one "top-to-bottom" run down Bindle Stiff. Tickets and passes, as well as rental services, will be located at the Skyline Chalet. For more information, click here.
Dec. 6 — Snow is being made at Lutsen Mountains with Opening Day scheduled Dec. 6. Season passes and winter packages are currently being sold. For more information, click here.
Dec. 1 — If the weather is cooperative, Welch Village will open Saturday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. for pass holders and Sunday, Dec. 1 for the general public. For more information on opening weekend or how to purchase passes/tickets, click here.
