We might see a lot of ski areas open this holiday week in Michigan with snow in the forecast for parts of northern Michigan and the U.P.

Michigan Snowsports Industries Association Director Mike Panich says it’s hard to predict.

“ It’s a 50- 50 shot most years, a nd I think that’s historically been true that Thanksgiving is a good ski weekend,” Panich said. “I f areas can get open, but it’s like I said, it’s a 50- 50 a shot, whether or not the weather will come in early enough to get open. I would say the last many years we’ve seen a few Thanksgiving openings or just a few days after Thanksgiving.”

Panich says the colder weather should make

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