The exact amount of expected snow remains unclear, and the situation is still developing.
If this storm hits Southwest Ohio, it could be an opportunity to try a number of snow-based activities, such as skiing, snowboarding or tubing. For those looking to take part in these hobbies, here are ideal nearby places to go:
🏔️ Mad River Mountain
Hours: Resort is open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Tubing is offered 5-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Tubing is not available Monday through Wednesday.
Location: 1000 Snow Valley Road, Zanesfield
More info: The largest ski resort in Ohio, Mad River Mountain features 16 trails more than 144 acres of snow. With a peak elevation of 1,460 feet, guests can traverse the mountain with the resort’s nine lifts. Mad River Mountain also has the largest tubing park in the state, with a lane more than 1,000 feet long.
🏔️ Snow Trails
Credit: Nate Wolleson
Credit: Nate Wolleson
Hours: Resort is open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tubing is available 5-9 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m.-midnight Friday, 9 a.m.-midnight Saturday and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Tubing is not offered Monday through Wednesday.
Location: 3100 Possum Road, Mansfield
More info: The Snow Trails resort is famous for being home to Ohio’s longest ski trail, the Timberline Trail. However, the park also features a variety of activities for guests of all skill levels, including the tubing lanes. Tickets for this resort must be purchased in advance.
🏔️ Perfect North Slopes
Hours: Resort is open 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9:30 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday. Tubing is available 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday, 1-9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:30 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday.
Location: 19074 Perfect Lane, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
More info: Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Ind. contains 23 different trails. The resort also features two terrain parks, each with a variety of jumps and rails. Tubing is also offered at the park, with 25 lanes available.
🏔️ Valley’s Edge Snow Tubing
Hours: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and noon-8 p.m. Sunday. Park is closed Monday through Wednesday.
Location: 8295 Ohio 121, New Paris
More info: Focused only on snow tubing, Valley’s Edge features a variety of lanes and two cable lifts. While not a ski resort, the park also has a lodge on property, where guests can warm up with refreshments.
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