For local ski resorts, fresh snow and fresh ideas to address COVID-19 pandemic converge Updated Dec 22, 2020; Posted Dec 22, 2020 Only members of the same family or party will be seated together on chair lifts this ski season in an effort to try and limit the spread of COVID-19. Facebook Share The storm that dumped anywhere from 7 to 15 inches of snow on our region last week undoubtedly has many skiers thinking about hitting the slopes in the coming weeks. And while the fresh powder has both resorts and snow-sports enthusiasts excited for the upcoming season, the COVID-19 pandemic promises to make it a winter unlike any other.