While mountain residents and visitors got used to icy conditions and chilly temperatures this past week, Snow Valley Mountain Resort began making snow to supplement the fast moving storm and prepare for a busy week.

Snow Valley, a fixture in the mountain communities for nearly 70 years, is offering ski and snowboard lessons for all ability levels from beginner to intermediate and advanced.

For those who want a quick getaway, night skiing is offered when conditions allow with the night skiing schedule set nightly for Dec . 23-31; and Fridays and Saturdays from January to March.

Snow Valley will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays; and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays.

Snow Valley has a total of 11 lifts. Currently there are six double chairlifts and five triple chairlifts. Snow Valley has 35 different ski trails and the longest run is 1.25 miles long. 35 percent of the terrain is designated for beginners, 35 percent is designated intermediate, and 30 percent is for advanced skiers and snowboarders. There are over 240 acres of ski-able terrain at Snow Valley.

For additional information visit www.snow-valley.com or call (909) 867-2751.

A recent report from the National Weather Service indicated the cold air mass remained in place over the Inland Empire despite the fact the weekend storm moved through the area rather quickly making ideal conditions at Snow Valley.

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