ROANOKE, Va. – Southwest Virginia snowboarders are embracing the hotter winter climate whereas nonetheless having fun with their favourite slopes.
Shared Gentry, a snowboarder from the area, mentioned, “I think it’s definitely more fun when it’s a little bit warmer. It’s a part of the experience if it’s single digits too.”
Winter sports usually thrive this time of 12 months in Southwest Virginia, however the latest rise in temperatures is making situations more difficult.
Mother Nature’s bringing spring-like heat to the area, however die-hard snow buffs aren’t letting that cease them. They’re simply getting smarter about when and the place they hit the slopes.”
Gentry added, “It should be pretty good, I know it’s been a bit warmer, so I don’t know if the slopes will be icier. I probably will call ahead of time just to make sure.”
At Roanoke Mountain Adventures, business remains steady despite the warmer weather.
Harry Kennedy, a salesman at the shop, explained, “When the weather is warm here in the valley, that does not mean that there is not snow on the ground elsewhere. We’re really close to Wintergreen and Massanutten, and people still come in and buy rental skis.”
The shop continues to support winter fun by helping families find their way to nearby resorts like Snowshoe and Wintergreen, regardless of the thermometer’s reading.
If you’re planning to hit the slopes this weekend, all regional resorts are open with machine-made snow.
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